Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment
Sponsor: Alonzo T. Washington (District 22)Committee: FinanceSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program in the Department of Commerce to provide customized, no-cost workforce training as a business attraction tool, to recruit strategic industries and qualified business entities to the State; requiring the Department to partner with not more than two community colleges in the State to deliver training services; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Allen, Hannahlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Hannahlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hoang, Lien | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phillips, Bradlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phillips, Bradlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Washington, A., Senator Washington, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Washington, A., Senator Washington, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Coker, Harry | Maryland Department of Commerce | Written (PDF) |