Corporations and Associations - Transparency - Beneficial Ownership
Sponsor: Charles E. Sydnor, III (District 44)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Corporations and AssociationsStatus: Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring certain business entities to file with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation a report including certain information regarding beneficial owners of the entities; and prohibiting the inspection of the reports in certain circumstances.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sydnor III, Charles E. | Senator Charles E. Sydnor III | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Sydnor, Senator Sydnorlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Cahn, David | Whiteford Taylor & Preston L.L.P. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Enten, Robert | Maryland Multi-Housing Assoc | Oral |
| FWA | Egan, Nancylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FWAPopham, BrysonBryson F. Popham, P.A.Registered for: Agency Insurance Company of Maryland; Agency Services, Inc.; Army Alliance; Bryson F. Popham P.A.; Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore (BOMA); CVS Health…