Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment
Sponsor: SpeakerCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by January 1, 2027; requiring the Board to make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly by August 1, 2027 and each August 1 thereafter; establishing the Maryland's Future Fund; and requiring the Comptroller to study economic growth trends for certain industries and report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sanderson, Michael | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Richards, Evanlobbyist | Maryland Bankers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeCheubel, Leeza | Rural Maryland Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Johnson, Ricardo | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Speaker, Speaker | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Libber, Matt | Individual | Written (PDF) |