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Bills/2024 Regular Session

SB 33

EnactedCrossfile HB 837
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More Opportunities for Career–Focused Students Act of 2024

Sponsor: Jim Rosapepe (District 21)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 281 (as of Nov 13, 2024)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring each public high school to inform students of certain employment and skills training opportunities in the same manner the school informs students of postsecondary educational options; requiring, when informing certain students about certain career opportunities, each public high school to highlight opportunities in high-skilled careers that do not require completion of a college degree and are in high demand; and requiring a county board to assist public high schools in completing the requirements of the Act.

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Testimony (22)

MGA witness list
FAV 21FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVKraska, MartinlobbyistABC Chesapeake ShoresWritten (PDF)
FAVBabb, MaraChesapeake Regional Association of Student CouncilsOral + Written (PDF)
FAVKamali, ArdylobbyistEmploy Prince George's, Inc.Oral + Written (PDF)
FAVClark, RachellobbyistEvans & Associates, LLCWritten (PDF)
FAVDeMattos, JosephHealth Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM)Written (PDF)
FAVDeMattos, JosephHealth Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM)Written (PDF)
FAVJanuary, BriannalobbyistMaryland Association of Counties (MACo)Written (PDF)
FAVJanuary, BriannalobbyistMaryland Association of Counties (MACo)Oral + Written (PDF)
FAVGraf, LorilobbyistMaryland Building Industry AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVRohrer, AmylobbyistMaryland Hotel Lodging AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVLamb, LaurenlobbyistMaryland State Education AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVLamb, LaurenlobbyistMaryland State Education AssociationWritten (PDF)
FAVCole, MollilobbyistRural Maryland CouncilWritten (PDF)
FAVBrown, RenaudIndividualPosition only
FAVButler, BrandonlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVElliott, RobynlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVKolp, AndeIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVKolp, AndeIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Rosapepe, Senator RosapepelegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Rosapepe, Senator RosapepelegislatorIndividualOral
FAVWiggins, GrasonlobbyistIndividualOral
UNFBogley, LauraMaryland Right to LifeWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

ABC Chesapeake ShoresFAV 1
Chesapeake Regional Association of Student CouncilsFAV 1
Employ Prince George's, Inc.FAV 1
Evans & Associates, LLCFAV 1
Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM)FAV 2
Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)FAV 2
Maryland Building Industry AssociationFAV 1
Maryland Hotel Lodging AssociationFAV 1
Maryland Right to LifeUNF 1
Maryland State Education AssociationFAV 2
Rural Maryland CouncilFAV 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVKraska, MartinABC Chesapeake ShoresRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference; ABC Chesapeake Shores
FAVKamali, ArdyEmploy Prince George's, Inc.Registered for: Employ Prince George's, Inc.
FAVClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89…
FAVJanuary, BriannaMaryland Association of Counties (MACo)Registered for: Chamber of Progress
FAVJanuary, BriannaMaryland Association of Counties (MACo)Registered for: Chamber of Progress
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FAVRohrer, AmyMaryland Hotel Lodging AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association
FAVLamb, LaurenMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association
FAVCole, MolliRural Maryland CouncilRegistered for: Maryland Troopers Association; Older Adults Technology Services
FAVButler, BrandonRegistered for: Cecil County Government; Center for Election Science; DelFest, LLC; International Responder Systems; Maryland Workforce Association; Toro Management, LLC…
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
FAVWiggins, GrasonRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce; United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.; Madison Marquette Property Investments LLC; Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund; Family Tree, The; OVG Facilities…