Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations [SB-4]
Altering the administration and membership of the West North Avenue Development Authority; specifying the powers and duties of the Authority, subject to certain limitations; exempting the Authority from certain provisions of law; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; exempting the Authority from certain taxation or assessments under certain circumstances; establishing the West North Avenue Development Authority Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; etc.
SB-4: Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Hearing 3/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2025
Consumer Protection – False Advertising – Digital Goods [HB-208]
Prohibiting a person from advertising or offering for sale a digital good using certain terminology unless a certain affirmative acknowledgment is received from the purchaser or a certain clear and conspicuous statement is provided by the seller; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.
HB-208: Consumer Protection – False Advertising – Digital Goods
Sponsored by: Rep. Andrew Pruski
Favorable With Amendments {213725/1 Adopted on 03/28/2025
Residential Property - Assignment of Contracts of Sale - Disclosure Requirements and Rescission [SB-160]
Authorizing a seller, buyer, or assignee of certain residential property to rescind a contract of sale without penalty at any time before closing if a certain seller does not provide a certain notice; establishing that an assignee is entitled to a refund of any deposit paid for the purchase of residential real property under certain circumstances; requiring that a contract of sale comply with the requirements of the Act; and applying the Act prospectively.
SB-160: Residential Property - Assignment of Contracts of Sale - Disclosure Requirements and Rescission
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Third Reading Passed (135-0) on 04/01/2025
Economic Development - Income Tax Benefit Transfer Program - Establishment [HB-35]
Establishing the Income Tax Benefit Transfer Program within the Department of Commerce to allow eligible technology companies in the State with unused amounts of net operating loss subtraction modifications or income tax credits to transfer those tax benefits for use by other business taxpayers in the State to assist in funding expenses incurred by the eligible technology companies in connection with operations in the State; requiring the Department, in consultation with the Comptroller, to administer the Program; etc.
HB-35: Economic Development - Income Tax Benefit Transfer Program - Establishment
Sponsored by: Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo
Hearing Canceled on 02/05/2025
Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations [HB-258]
Altering the administration and membership of the West North Avenue Development Authority; specifying the powers and duties of the Authority, subject to certain limitations; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; exempting the Authority from certain taxation or assessments under certain circumstances; establishing the West North Avenue Development Authority Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; altering the termination date of the Authority; etc.
HB-258: Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations
Sponsored by: Rep. Melissa Wells
Favorable Adopted on 04/01/2025
Economic Development - Income Tax Benefit Transfer Program - Establishment [SB-91]
Establishing the Income Tax Benefit Transfer Program within the Department of Commerce to allow eligible technology companies in the State with unused amounts of net operating loss subtraction modifications or income tax credits to transfer those tax benefits for use by other business taxpayers in the State to assist in funding expenses incurred by the eligible technology companies in connection with operations in the State; requiring the Department, in consultation with the Comptroller, to administer the Program; etc.
SB-91: Economic Development - Income Tax Benefit Transfer Program - Establishment
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
First Reading Budget And Taxation on 01/08/2025
Economic Development - County or Municipal Corporation Economic Development Authority - Powers and Use of Proceeds [HB-97]
Expanding the acceptable names authorized for an economic development authority established by a county or municipal corporation; expanding the powers of an authority, subject to limitations in the articles of incorporation of the authority; authorizing an authority to issue certain bonds in accordance with certain requirements; expanding the authorized uses of tax increment proceeds; etc.
HB-97: Economic Development - County or Municipal Corporation Economic Development Authority - Powers and Use of Proceeds
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. (ways And Means) on 01/31/2025
Loans Under $25,000; Payday Loans [SB-264]
An Act relating to loans in an amount of $25,000 or less; relating to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; relating to deferred deposit advances; and providing for an effective date.
Eliminate Vacant State Positions [HB-397]
An Act relating to eliminating vacant positions in the classified and partially exempt service of the state; and providing for an effective date.
HB-397: Eliminate Vacant State Positions
Sponsored by: Rep.
Fin Referral Added After Sta on 05/06/2024
You have voted HB-841: Moves the regulation of home service contract providers from the secretary of state to the Department of Insurance (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG RV).
Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations [HB-1524]
Altering the location, type, and ownership of horse racing facilities that the Maryland Stadium Authority is authorized to finance; increasing the amount of debt that the Maryland Stadium Authority may issue for certain purposes in connection with certain racing facilities; requiring the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to prepare certain financial statements; requiring the Authority to submit a copy of any lease of the Pimlico racing facility to the Legislative Policy Committee for review and comment; etc.
HB-1524: Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 410 on 05/09/2024
Aidea & Aea Gas Offtake/power Agreements [HB-390]
An Act authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to enter into certain gas offtake agreements and power purchase agreements; and providing for an effective date.
HB-390: Aidea & Aea Gas Offtake/power Agreements
Sponsored by: Rep.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 03/06/2024
Procurement - University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland [HB-1519]
Authorizing the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland to amend certain policies and procedures governing procurements by the University System in a certain manner; and providing that the University System, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland are not required to submit a contract for capital improvements or services for review by the Board of Public Works if the value of the contract is less than $1,000,000.
HB-1519: Procurement - University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland
Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Kerr
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/13/2024