Economic Development - Tax Increment Financing - Noncontiguous Areas
Sponsor: Cory V. McCray (District 45)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Second Reading Passed (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to designate certain noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts; and defining 'blighted area' as one in which a majority of buildings have declined in productivity by reason of obsolescence, depreciation, or other causes to an extent that they no longer justify fundamental repairs and adequate maintenance.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson Randall, Claudia | Community Development Network of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sanderson, Michael | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fiore, Justin | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Coale, Tomlobbyist | PWRJ | Oral |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FAVCoale, TomPWRJRegistered for: Advantage Capital; Authorium; Baltimore Orioles; CI Renewables; City of Annapolis; Ecphora Capital…