Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Death Benefits – Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters
Sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (District 38)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Allowing a subtraction under the Maryland income tax for the payment of a death benefit under a collective bargaining agreement from a county or municipality in the State to the surviving spouse or other beneficiary of a law enforcement officer or fire fighter whose death arises out of or in the course of employment as a law enforcement officer or fire fighter; and applying the Act retroactively to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | consoli, angelo | FOP Lodge 89 and Maryland State Lodge | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lewis, Mike | Maryland Chiefs & Sheriffs Associations | Oral |
| FAV | Ellington, Paullobbyist | State & Local Advisors | Oral |
| FAV | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hilliard, Tashica | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Cross, Cashenna | NAACP | Oral |
| INFO | Hayes, Justin | Comptroller of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVEllington, PaulState & Local AdvisorsRegistered for: Wicomico County, MD Executive Office; Greater Crisfield Action Committee; Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum; Maryland Aviation Council; Worcester County Maryland; Optimize Renewables…
