Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension
Sponsor: Malcolm P. Ruff (District 41)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Extending the fiscal years through 2029 in which the Governor may include an appropriation of $1,000,000 in the annual budget bill for certain qualifying nonprofit organizations that provide automotive repair training and reentry assistance to incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals; and extending the termination date for provisions relating to funding for certain services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wiggins, Grasonlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Nelda | Maryland Legal Aid | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pica, Johnlobbyist | Pica & Associates | Oral |
| FAV | Clark, Karen | UULM-MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schwartz, Martin | Vehicles for Change | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Ruff, Delegate Rufflegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
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…
FAVPica, JohnPica & AssociatesRegistered for: Allied Universal; Automated Health Systems; Benelli USA c/o Pica & Associates, LLC; Beretta USA; Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.; Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company…