Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program - Funding
Sponsor: Nancy J. King (District 39)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: ChildrenStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 700 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Governor to include an appropriation of $450,000 in the annual budget bill for the Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program for fiscal years 2028 through 2030.
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Testimony (18)
MGA witness listFAV 16FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Anuszkiewicz, Brittany | Children's Opportunity Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mccoy, Briell | Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program | Oral |
| FAV | Herbert-Forton, Suzanne | IATSE TWU Local 913 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Day, Garrettlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eidman, Lacey | Maryland Family Network | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peusch, Christina | Maryland State Child Care Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carter, Alita-Geri | Qualequity Access | Position only |
| FAV | Cano, Christopherlobbyist | SEIU Local 500 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cano, Christopherlobbyist | SEIU Local 500 | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Stacey | The Family Tree | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Stacey | The Family Tree | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | King, Senator Nancy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morrow, Beth | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator King, Senator Kinglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator King, Senator Kinglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |