Economic Development - Tax Increment Financing - Noncontiguous Areas
Sponsor: Matthew J. Schindler (District 2B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 536 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to designate certain noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 9Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | meyerhoff, joseph | Affordable Housing Alliance of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Wilson Randall, Claudia | Community Development Network of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schindler, Matthew | Delegate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stewart, Frances | Elders Climate Action Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Shewbridge, Rylielobbyist | Fello | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Posko, Mike | Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fleckenstein, Charlotte | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fiore, Justin | Maryland Municipal League | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Schindler, Delegate Schindlerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVShewbridge, RylieFelloRegistered for: Fello; City of Frederick; City of Westminster; Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund; League of Life & Health Insurers of Maryland, Inc.; Maryland Children's Alliance, Inc.…