CivicKnodeCivicKnowA project of CivicKnode
Sign in

SB 365

EnactedEmergency billCrossfile HB 541
Add to calendar

Department of Commerce – Nonprofit Organizations Navigator – Established

Sponsor: Cheryl C. Kagan (District 17)Committee: FinanceSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 314 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing a nonprofit organizations navigator within the Department of Commerce to provide technical assistance and work with nonprofits and units of State government to resolve complexities and delays in State grant-making processes, collect and share certain information, and represent nonprofits interest and concerns as a member of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council; and requiring the Department to report to certain committees of the General Assembly on the implementation of the navigator.

AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.

Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.

Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 22FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVMoore, TonaeyaCASH Campaign of MarylandRegistered for: CASH Campaign of Maryland
FAVMartinez, MadelinCatholic CharitiesRegistered for: Catholic Charities
FAVKamali, ArdyEmploy Prince George's, Inc.Registered for: Employ Prince George's, Inc.
FAVJackson, SamiraLicensed Clinical Professional Counselors of MarylandRegistered for: Critical Response Group; Dell Technologies Inc.; Empower; Forward Financing; HDR Engineering, Inc.; Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
FAVFavazza, JohnManis Canning & AssociatesRegistered for: Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.; Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber; Baltimore Ravens
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FAVBogdan, HenryMaryland NonprofitsRegistered for: Maryland Nonprofits
FAVReinhardt, RichardPercy Public Affairs, LLCRegistered for: Allegany County Historical Society; Allegany Museum, Inc.; City of Cumberland; City of Frostburg; Diamond Game; Inncuvate Community Development Partners, Inc.
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift