Business Regulation - Enforcement for Miscellaneous State Business Licenses - Study
Sponsor: SpeakerCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Business RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 633 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Comptroller to consult with certain stakeholders to study and make recommendations on the enforcement process for miscellaneous State business licenses; and requiring the Comptroller to report the findings and recommendations of the study to the General Assembly by December 1, 2025.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Akras, Thomas | Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Administration | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lierman, Brooke | Comptroller of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Van, Howeth | Comptroller of Maryland, Field Enforcement | Oral |
| FAV | Woodard, Marklobbyist | Job Opportunities Task Force | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dudzic, Matthew | Office of the Comptroller | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Speaker, Speaker | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | locklair, caileylobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Oral |
| UNF | Wieland, Tom | Ritchie Pharmacy , Brooklyn Park, Md. | Position only |
| UNF | O'Halloran, Mike | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Wiggins, Grasonlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFlocklair, caileyMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
FWAGriffin, AndrewMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…
FWAWiggins, 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…