Organization on the record
Institute for Justice
Bills
15
17 for · 0 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
27%
4 of 15 decided
Lobbyists hired
5
2022 to 2025
Reported lobbying spend
$4,057
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session3 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 557 Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process | FAV | fontaine, courtney | Enacted |
| HB 632 Certificate of Need - Psychiatric Health Care Facilities and Psychiatric and Mental Health Services - Exemption | FAV | Reese, Chad | Did not advance |
| SB 346 Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act) | FAVPDF | Fontaine, Courtney | Enacted |
2025 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 482 Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process | FAV | Reese, Chadlobbyist | Vetoed |
| HB 482 Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process | FAVPDF | McDonald, Jenniferlobbyist | Vetoed |
| HB 735 Certificate of Need - Psychiatric Health Care Facilities and Psychiatric and Mental Health Services - Exemption | FAV | Reese, Chadlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 701 Public Health - Cottage Food Products - Nonpotentially Hazardous Foods and Refrigerated Baked Goods | FAV | Hamlett, Ellenlobbyist | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 175 Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process | FAVPDF | Reese, Chadlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 531 Correctional Services – Parole Supervision Fees and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Test Payment – Repeal | FAVPDF | Whitney, Alasdair | Enacted |
| HB 804 Certificate of Need - Psychiatric Health Care Facilities and Psychiatric and Mental Health Services - Exemption | FAV | Whitney, Alasdair | Did not advance |
| HB 1314 Corporations and Associations - Annual Reports - Filing Fees (Right to Start Act) | FAVPDF | McDonald, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 54 Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Prohibited Disclosures and Predetermination Review Process | FAVPDF | Reese, Chadlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 728 Correctional Services - Parole Supervision Fees and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Test Payment - Repeal | FAVPDF | Whitney, Alasdair | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 430 Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Notification of Action Filed Against Police Officer | FAVPDF | Reese, Chadlobbyist | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1012 Police Immunity and Accountability Act | FAVPDF | Reese, Chadlobbyist | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1017 Public Health - Cottage Food Product Labels - Identification Number | FAVPDF | Hamlett, Ellenlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1017 Public Health - Cottage Food Product Labels - Identification Number | FAVPDF | Hamlett, Ellenlobbyist | Enacted |