Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration
Sponsor: Bryan W. Simonaire (District 31)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 60 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for unreimbursed expenses paid or incurred by certain teachers during a taxable year for the purchase of certain classroom supplies to include full-time teachers employed in certain prekindergarten programs in the State; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Testimony (26)
MGA witness listFAV 20FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 3Information only
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJohnson, SeanMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association
FAVJohnson, SeanMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association
FAVCollins, JocelynPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Bard College; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; HealthCare Access Maryland…
FWAPeters, SarahHBSRegistered for: Action Now Initiative, LLC; Alibaba; Ameresco; American Diabetes Association; Apartment & Office Building Association; Barwood Taxi Service…