Registered lobbyist
John F Favazza
Manis Canning & Associates · 410-263-7882 · on file 2022 to 2026
Clients on file
73
44 in Nov 2025 - Oct 2026
Reported compensation
$0
all years on file
Bills testified on
38
29 for · 10 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
70%
26 of 37 decided bills
Who they are and whom they represent
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Testimony on record
2026 Regular Session7 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 808 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FAVPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| HB 911 Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| HB 952 Consumer Protection - Companion Chatbots - Regulation | UNF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| HB 1240 Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization | UNFPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| SB 453 Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 639 Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization | UNFPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| SB 749 Residential Retail Customer and Retail Electricity Suppliers - Definition and Alterations | FWAPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 11 Health Insurance - Access to Nonparticipating Providers - Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage | FAVPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| HB 382 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FAVPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| HB 820 Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Use of Artificial Intelligence | FWAPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 111 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FAVPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| SB 365 Department of Commerce – Nonprofit Organizations Navigator – Established | FAVPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 902 Health Insurance - Access to Nonparticipating Providers - Referrals, Additional Assistance, and Coverage | FAVPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
2024 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 557 Sales and Use Tax Exemption - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Repeal of Reporting Requirement and Extension of Sunset | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| HB 990 Environment - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Manufacturers | FWAPDF | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 574 Sales and Use Tax Exemption - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Repeal of Reporting Requirement and Extension of Sunset | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 603 Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation | FWA | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 261 Eligible Projects - Procurement of Construction Materials (Buy Clean Maryland Act) | FWA | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| HB 270 Film Production Activity Income Tax Credit - Alterations and Maryland Entertainment Council | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Passed both chambers |
| SB 291 Courts - Prohibited Liability Agreements - Recreational Facilities | UNF | Manis Canning & Associates | Passed both chambers |
| SB 424 Eligible Projects - Procurement of Construction Materials (Buy Clean Maryland Act) | FWA | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 452 Film Production Activity Income Tax Credit - Alterations and Maryland Entertainment Council | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 432 Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Alterations | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| HB 795 Gross Receipts Tax on Short-Term Lease or Rental of Heavy Equipment - Alterations | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 724 Gross Receipts Tax on Short–Term Lease or Rental of Heavy Equipment – Alterations | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 872 Procurement – University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Baltimore City Community College | UNF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1009 Mortgage Servicers - Requirements and Prohibitions During and After a State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergency (Foreclosure Relief Act of 2021) | UNF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| HB 1244 State Procurement - Concrete - Preference | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| HB 1244 State Procurement - Concrete - Preference | FAV | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
| SB 724 Mortgage Servicers - Requirements and Prohibitions During and After a State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergency (Foreclosure Relief Act of 2021) | UNF | Manis Canning & Associates | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 16 Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 565 Income Tax – Business and Economic Development Tax Credits – Termination, Alteration, and Evaluation | UNF | MPA | Did not advance |
| HB 691 Health Occupations - Nurse Practitioners - Certifications of Competency and Incapacity | FWA | Manis Canning on behalf of MAAPC | Did not advance |
| HB 902 Alcoholic Beverages - License Applications - Durational Residency Requirements | FAV | MD Beer Wholesalers | Enacted |
| HB 1124 Consumer Protection - Right to Repair | UNF | MCA | Did not advance |
| HB 1156 Consumer Protection - Automatic Recurring Payments | UNFPDF | IC,ESA,IA,MDDC Press Association, Association of Magazine Media | Did not advance |
| SB 121 Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption | FAVPDF | WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COALITION | Enacted |
| SB 226 Highways – Prohibition on Outdoor Signs Along Expressways – Modification | FAV | Manis Canning | Vetoed |
| SB 576 Health Occupations - Nurse Practitioners - Certifications of Competency and Incapacity | FWA | Enacted |
