Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement
Sponsor: Chair, Economic Matters CommitteeCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Housing and Community DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 597 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering from 45 to 15 the number of days that a political subdivision has to approve or deny a certain application for financial assistance under the Neighborhood Business Development Program from the Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson Randall, Claudia | Community Development Network of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Day, Jake | Department of Housing and Community Development | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shewbridge, Rylielobbyist | Fello | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wiggins, Grasonlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Economic Matters Committee, Chair, Economic Matters Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Fallon, Brad | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | McEvoy, Owenlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Cassilly, Robert | Harford County Exec | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sanderson, Michael | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bailey Thupari, Angelica | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
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.…
FAVWiggins, GrasonMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered 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…
FAVMcEvoy, OwenRegistered for: Arctaris Impact Investors; Couloir Ventures, Inc.; Dahong Shuxing, LLC; David Strategic Development; Fairfield Marley Station LP; Ihsan Farms…