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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Regulations Affecting Small Businesses - Extensions for Compliance [HB-1234]
Authorizing the Department of Business and Economic Development, under specified circumstances, to grant an extension to specified small businesses for compliance with regulations adopted by Executive Branch agencies; requiring a small business, in order to be granted an extension, to prepare a specified economic impact analysis and a specified plan for compliance with the regulations; requiring the small business to submit specified documents to the Department; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Andrew Serafini
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters Withdrawn on 03/21/2012
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Partnership for Student Education and Community Investment Tax Credit [HB-1216]
Providing a tax credit against the State income tax for contributions made to specified student assistance organizations; requiring the Department of Business and Economic Development to administer the tax credit; requiring specified entities to submit an application to be a student assistance organization by January 1 of each year; establishing the Partnership for Student Education and Community Investment Tax Credit Reserve Fund; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Walker
Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/22/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Ex-Offender Business Development Program Study [HB-1012]
Requiring the Department of Business and Economic Development, Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, and the Division of Parole and Probation in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services jointly to study and evaluate the feasibility of establishing a business development program for ex-offenders and to identify funding sources for specified purposes; requiring a report to specified committees of the General Assembly on or before October 1, 2013.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 04/04/2012
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Maryland 2011 Regular Session
Commission on Organic and Locally Grown Agricultural Products [SB-939]
Establishing a Commission on Organic and Locally Grown Agricultural Products; specifying the membership, chairs, staff, and duties of the Commission; specifying that a member of the Commission may not receive compensation, but is entitled to reimbursement; requiring the Commission to analyze, study, and make recommendations regarding ways the State can promote the development, sale, and use of organic and locally grown agricultural products; requiring the Commission to make a report to the Governor and the General Assembly; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Manno
Unfavorable Report By Education Health And Environmental Affairs on 03/21/2011
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Maryland 2011 Regular Session
Economic Development - Qualified Distressed Counties [SB-891]
Altering the definition of "qualified distressed county" for specified purposes, including the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund, the Linked Deposit Program, the One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credit, and the College Readiness Outreach Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. George Edwards
Approved By The Governor on 05/10/2011
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Economic Development - Task Force on Industrial Job Creation in Baltimore [SB-746]
Establishing the Task Force on Industrial Job Creation in Baltimore County; specifying the membership, chair, and staffing of the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to determine the causes of the loss of employment opportunities in specified industries and businesses in Baltimore County and make recommendations, including legislative and policy proposals; requiring the Task Force to consider findings of the Maryland Economic Development Commission and the Governor's Commission on Small Business for specified purposes; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Norman Stone
Approved By The Governor on 05/10/2011
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Maryland Film Production Employment Act of 2011 [SB-672]
Allowing a qualified film production entity to claim a credit against the State income tax for costs incurred for film production activities; repealing the Film Production Rebate Program; requiring the Department of Business and Economic Development to administer the credit; requiring that to be eligible for the rebate, the film production company incur total direct costs exceeding $500,000; providing that the total direct costs may not include individual wages that exceed $500,000; terminating the Act on July 1, 2014; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ulysses Currie
Approved By The Governor on 05/19/2011
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Economic Development - Green Business Incentive Zones [SB-646]
Authorizing the creation of green business incentive zones in the State; establishing eligibility criteria and factors to be considered by the Secretary of Business and Economic Development in approving the zones; establishing procedures for applying for establishment of the zones and the benefits available in the zones; establishing a State income tax credit and real property tax credit available to specified businesses located in a green business incentive zone; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Madaleno
Hearing Cancelled on 03/18/2011
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Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence [SB-557]
Establishing the Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence; specifying the membership, cochairs, staff, and purpose of the Commission; requiring the Commission to conduct an overview of laws, develop plans and policies, make recommendations, and carry out duties regarding cybersecurity and innovation; requiring the Commission to submit an interim report, including recommended legislation, to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2012, and a final report by September 1, 2014; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Approved By The Governor on 05/10/2011
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Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company [SB-485]
Altering the definition of "qualified Maryland biotechnology company" for purposes of the biotechnology investment tax credit for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 only, to allow investments in companies that have been in active business for up to 15 years to qualify for the credit; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nancy King
Hearing 4/1 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/30/2011
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Business and Economic Development - Invest Maryland Program [SB-180]
Establishing an Invest Maryland Program to allow specified companies to purchase credits against the insurance premium tax in order to fund investments in qualified businesses in the State; providing for administration of the credit by the Department of Business and Economic Development; providing for the creation of the Maryland Venture Capital Authority in the Department; requiring the Authority to obtain the services of an independent third party to conduct a bidding process to allocate insurance premium tax credits; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Peters
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/02/2011
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Task Force on Green Chemistry [HB-903]
Establishing a Task Force on Green Chemistry; providing for the membership of the Task Force; requiring the Governor to designate the chair of the Task Force; requiring the Department of Business and Economic Development to provide staff for the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to meet at least quarterly at specified times and places; prohibiting a member of the Task Force from receiving specified compensation and authorizing the reimbursement of specified expenses; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Guy Guzzone
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters Withdrawn on 03/18/2011
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Economic Development - Green Business Incentive Zones [HB-795]
Authorizing the creation of green business incentive zones in the State; establishing eligibility criteria and factors to be considered by the Secretary of Business and Economic Development in approving the zones; establishing procedures for applying for establishment of the zones and the benefits available in the zones; establishing a State income tax credit and real property tax credit available to specified businesses located in a green business incentive zone; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
Hearing 3/1 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/16/2011
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Task Force to Study the Financial Impact of Illegal Immigrants on Maryland's [HB-745]
Establishing a Task Force to Study the Financial Impact of Illegal Immigrants on Maryland's Job Market; providing for the composition, duties, and staff of the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2011; and providing for the termination of the Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/15/2011
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Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence [HB-665]
Establishing the Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence; specifying the membership, cochairs, staff, and purpose of the Commission; requiring the Commission to conduct an overview of laws, develop plans and policies, make recommendations, and carry out duties regarding cybersecurity and innovation; requiring the Commission to submit an interim report, including recommended legislation, to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2012, and a final report by September 1, 2014; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Approved By The Governor on 05/10/2011
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Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company [HB-587]
Altering the definition of "qualified Maryland biotechnology company" for purposes of the biotechnology investment tax credit for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 only, to allow investments in companies that have been in active business for up to 15 years to qualify for the credit; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Approved By The Governor on 05/10/2011
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Maryland 2011 Regular Session
Business and Economic Development - Invest Maryland Program [HB-173]
Establishing an Invest Maryland Program; establishing the Maryland Venture Fund Authority in the Department of Business and Economic Development; providing for the membership, terms, and duties of the Authority; requiring members of the Authority to file financial disclosures; allowing specified companies to purchase credits against the insurance premium tax in order to fund qualified investments in businesses in the State; providing for the administration of the credit by the Department; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Hixson
Approved By The Governor on 05/19/2011
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Tax Incentives and Benefits - Credits and Subtraction Modifications [HB-1308]
Repealing specified credits allowed against specified State taxes; altering specified tax benefits provided under law by allowing income tax subtraction modifications in specified amounts under specified circumstances for purposes of determining Maryland taxable income instead of allowing credits against income tax liability; repealing obsolete provisions; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. C. William Frick
Hearing 3/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/09/2011
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Income Tax - Film Production Activity Credit [HB-1148]
Allowing a qualified film production entity to claim a credit against the State income tax for specified costs incurred for film production activities; repealing the Film Production Rebate Program; requiring the Department of Business and Economic Development to administer the credit; requiring that to be eligible for the rebate, the film production company incur total direct costs exceeding $500,000; providing that the total direct costs may not include individual wages that exceed $1,000,000; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Hixson
Hearing 3/17 At 1:00 P.m. (ways And Means) on 03/02/2011
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Prince George's County - Port Towns Green Business Zone [HB-1056]
Creating the Port Towns green business zone in Prince George's County; establishing a credit against the State income tax for green businesses located in the zone; establishing a credit against property taxes imposed on specified real property of a green business located in the zone; requiring the State to remit funds to the county or municipal corporation to offset a specified amount of property tax revenues not collected by the county or municipal corporation because of the property tax credit; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Unfavorable Report By Ways And Means Withdrawn on 03/23/2011