Auditors And Audits
Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Business Regulation – Household Goods Movers – Special Fund and Fees [HB-710]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Small Business ]
Establishing the Household Goods Movers Registration Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund in the Maryland Department of Labor; requiring the Secretary of Labor to annually calculate certain costs; authorizing the Department to set by regulation certain fees based on certain calculations; prohibiting certain fees from increasing annually by more than 12.5% of certain existing and corresponding fees; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kriselda Valderrama
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 565 on 05/09/2024
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Primary and Secondary Education – Education Savings Account Program – Established [HB-704]
[Education ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Children and Youth ]
Establishing the Education Savings Account program in the State administered by the State Department of Education; providing that the State shall deposit into an account of an eligible student a certain percentage of the per pupil amount of State and local funds for each education program in the resident school district for which the eligible student would be included in the enrollment count; and allowing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for deposits into an education savings account.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Buckel
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2024
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Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission [HB-685]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Aerospace ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Manufacturing ]
Establishing the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission in the Department of Commerce to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the economy of the State; requiring the Commission to develop a strategic plan; requiring the Commission to designate aerospace and technology zones in the State; requiring the Commission to submit a certain report by October 1 each year; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Chang
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 622 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Business Regulation - Household Goods Movers - Special Fund and Fees [SB-559]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Small Business ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Funding ]
Establishing the Household Goods Movers Registration Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund in the Maryland Department of Labor; requiring the Secretary of Labor to annually calculate certain costs; authorizing the Department to set by regulation certain fees based on certain calculations; prohibiting certain fees from increasing by more than a certain amount each year; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pamela Beidle
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 566 on 05/09/2024
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Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Performing Arts Nonprofit Organization License [HB-635]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Establishing in Harford County a performing arts nonprofit organization beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption at up to three locations designated at the time of application; requiring the holder of the license to comply with certain record-keeping and reporting requirements; establishing an annual license fee of $750; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1011 on 05/16/2024
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Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program - Funding [SB-578]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
Authorizing the Governor, beginning in fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, to include at least $500,000 in the annual budget for the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 782 on 05/16/2024
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Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License [HB-633]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Establishing a barbershop and beauty salon beer and wine license in Harford County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Harford County to issue the license to the holder of certain business permits; requiring the holder of the license to purchase alcoholic beverages from the holder of a manufacturer's license or a wholesaler's license and comply with certain record-keeping and reporting requirements; and establishing an annual license fee of $750.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 04/01/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established (Maryland Universal School Choice Act) [HB-675]
[Education ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Children and Youth ]
Establishing the Education Savings Account program in the State administered by the State Department of Education to provide grants to the account of the parent of an eligible student in order to provide for the eligible student's education; requiring the parent of an eligible student to participate in a certain agreement with the Department; and allowing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for deposits into an education savings account.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2024
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Maryland Community Investment Corporation - Establishment (Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024) [HB-599]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
Establishing the Maryland Community Investment Corporation as an independent unit to make investments and financial assistance available in certain low-income communities in the State; expanding the eligible uses of the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund to include grants and loans for credit enhancement for certain projects; requiring that members of the investment committee to be geographically representative of the locations of low-income communities in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 123 on 04/25/2024
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Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission [SB-516]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Aerospace ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Science ]
Establishing the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission in the Department of Commerce to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the economy of the State; requiring the Commission to develop and annually update a certain strategic plan; and requiring the Commission, by October 1 each year, to submit a certain report to the Governor, the Maryland Economic Development Commission, and the General Assembly.
Sponsored by: Sen. Alonzo Washington
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 623 on 05/09/2024
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Motor Vehicles - Recreational Vehicle Dealer Agreements [HB-605]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requiring recreational vehicle dealers to hold a dealer agreement with a recreational vehicle manufacturer to sell the manufacturer's recreational vehicles in the State; establishing licensing requirements for a recreational vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch; altering the required terms and conditions of a recreational dealer agreement; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 525 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles – Recreational Vehicle Dealer Agreements [SB-504]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requiring recreational vehicle dealers to hold a dealer agreement with a recreational vehicle manufacturer to sell the manufacturer's recreational vehicles in the State; establishing licensing requirements for a recreational vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch; altering the required terms and conditions of a recreational dealer agreement; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 526 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Election Law - Postelection Tabulation Audits - Risk-Limiting Audits [SB-523]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
Requiring the State Board of Elections, in collaboration with the local boards of elections, to conduct a risk-limiting audit after each statewide election; authorizing the State Board, in collaboration with the local boards, to conduct a risk-limiting audit after a special general election; authorizing, rather than requiring, the State Board, in collaboration with the local boards, to conduct an automated software audit after a statewide election; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/25/2024
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Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements [HB-512]
[Animals ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
Requiring certain persons licensed or regulated with respect to fish and fisheries by the Department of Natural Resources to submit reports in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Jacobs
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 519 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls (Maryland Toll Relief and Accountability Act) [HB-551]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the Office of Legislative Audits to perform a performance audit of the Maryland Transportation Authority's toll operations; increasing the number of days within which a person alleged to be liable for a video toll must pay the toll; prohibiting the imposition of a late payment fee for a video toll that exceeds 500% of the video toll; requiring the Authority to offer an installment payment plan to certain persons alleged to be liable for payment of unpaid video tolls and any associated civil penalties; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shaneka Henson
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/07/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Grant Applications and Reporting - Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council - Alterations [SB-459]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Altering the composition of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council by removing the Director of the Governor's Grants Office or the Director's designee and adding the Comptroller or the Comptroller's designee; requiring the Council to study and make recommendations to the Department of Budget and Management regarding the creation of a State Grants Ombudsperson; altering certain reporting requirements; and extending the termination date of the Council to June 30, 2029.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl Kagan
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 29 on 04/09/2024
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Maryland Community Investment Corporation - Establishment (Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024) [SB-483]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Housing ]
[Taxes ]
[Finance ]
[Grants ]
Establishing the Maryland Community Investment Corporation as an independent unit to make investments in certain low-income communities; requiring the Corporation to apply for an allocation of federal new markets tax credits; expanding the eligible uses of the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund to include grants and loans for debt payments and for credit enhancement for certain projects; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 2/06 At 1:00 P.m. (education, Energy, And The Environment) on 02/02/2024
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Grant Applications and Reporting - Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council - Alterations [HB-418]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Altering the composition of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council by removing the Director of the Governor's Grants Office or the Director's designee and adding the Comptroller or the Comptroller's designee; requiring the Council to study and make recommendations to the Department of Budget and Management regarding the creation of a State Grants Ombudsperson by July 1, 2025; altering certain reporting requirements; and extending the termination date of the Council to June 30, 2029.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 28 on 04/09/2024
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Commission on African American History and Culture - Museum Name Change [HB-390]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Altering the name of the museum operated by the Commission on African American History and Culture in certain provisions of law from the "Banneker-Douglass Museum" to the "Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum".
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 58 on 04/09/2024
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Commission on African American History and Culture - Museum Name Change [SB-341]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Altering the name of the museum operated by the Commission on African American History and Culture in certain provisions of law from the "Banneker-Douglass Museum" to the "Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum".
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 57 on 04/09/2024