Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment
Sponsor: Caylin Young (District 45)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program in the Department of Commerce to study and promote certain trade relations; establishing an Advisory Board to conduct certain studies and make recommendations to the Department; authorizing the Department to issue certain funds to certain businesses for certain purposes; etc.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Young, Delegate Younglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Waheed, Fatima | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Phillips, Dana | Department of Budget and Management | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |