Veterans and Uniformed Services - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund and Application of Laws
Sponsor: Bryan W. Simonaire (District 31)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the application of certain provisions of law governing local government personnel, trout stamps, and landlord remedies to apply to all uniformed services; and altering the composition of the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 15Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Westrick, Saralobbyist | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Westrick, Saralobbyist | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, Morgan | MD Dept of Veterans Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, Morgan | MD Dept of Veterans Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Maryland, Veterans Caucus | MGA Veterans Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lutzow, Davidlobbyist | Maryland Military Coalition | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lutzow, Davidlobbyist | Maryland Military Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Contino, Kara | Office of Senator Simonaire | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Contino, Kara | Office of Senator Simonaire | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Simonaire, Senator Simonairelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Simonaire, Senator Simonairelegislator | Individual | Oral |