Corporations and Associations - Cooperative Limited Equity Housing Corporations - Establishment
Sponsor: Lorig Charkoudian (District 20)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Corporations and AssociationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 260 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a Maryland nonstock corporation to convert to a cooperative limited equity housing corporation subject to certain requirements; requiring a cooperative limited equity housing corporation to provide a certain notice and offer to certain households under certain circumstances; requiring a cooperative limited equity housing corporation to reimburse certain households for moving expenses; etc.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson Randall, Claudia | Community Development Network of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cook, Chuck | Department of Housing and Community Development | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jenkins, Patrick | Heath Covington LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Giszpenc, Noemi | Keystone Development Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | OLINICK, SASHA | Leeland Tenant Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Treible, Judy | Leeland Tenant Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frey, Leslie | Montgomery County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bruton, Scott | Montgomery County DHCA | Oral |
| FAV | Charkoudian, Lorig | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Charkoudian, Delegate Charkoudianlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Gadson, Raychel | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |