Economic And Community Development

State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Economic Development - Advanced Clean Energy and Clean Energy Innovation Investments and Initiatives [HB-1426] [Economic Development ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Climate Change ]
Altering references to the term "clean energy" to be "advanced clean energy" for purposes of certain provisions of law concerning the Maryland Clean Energy Center and the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute; altering certain findings of the General Assembly, the purposes of certain provisions of law concerning the development of clean energy industries in the State, and the purposes, powers, and duties of the Center and Institute to include certain actions supporting clean energy innovation; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve Hearing 3/09 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/11/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Racing and Community Development Act of 2020 [HB-1056] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Recreation ] [Sports ]
Requiring the State Racing Commission to establish the Equine Health, Safety, and Welfare Advisory Committee; requiring the owner of the Bowie Race Course Training Center to convey the property to the City of Bowie in a certain manner; authorizing, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Maryland Stadium Authority to issue up to $375,000,000 of bonds for the redevelopment of certain racing facilities, including Laurel Park and Pimlico; establishing certain funds for certain purposes; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne Jones Favorable With Amendments Report By Budget And Taxation on 03/18/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Economic Development - Job Creation Tax Credit - Qualified Position [HB-1089] [Economic Development ] [Taxes ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ]
Altering the definition of "qualified position" for purposes of eligibility under the job creation tax credit program; applying the Act to job creation tax credits certified after December 31, 2019; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Workgroup to Study Basic Economic Security [HB-1086] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Economic Development ] [Poverty ] [Human Services ]
Establishing the Workgroup to Study Basic Economic Security; providing for the composition, cochairs, and staffing of the Workgroup; establishing the duties of the Workgroup; prohibiting a member of the Workgroup from receiving compensation, but authorizing the reimbursement of expenses; requiring the Workgroup to report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before December 15, 2020; and terminating the Act at the end of June 30, 2021.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nick Mosby Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/11/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Housing and Community Development - Down Payment and Settlement Expense Loan Program - Homebuyer Education Requirements [HB-1099] [Housing ] [Community Development ] [Real Estate ] [Consumer Protection ] [Education ] [Funding ]
Altering certain homebuyer education requirements for a loan recipient in the Down Payment and Settlement Expense Loan Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development to require the loan recipient to take a homebuyer education course or complete online homebuyer education with a HUD-approved product and require the recipient to receive one-on-one counseling for a least 1 hour, in person or by phone before signing a contract for property; and requiring the Secretary to make a certain annual report by December 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein Hearing 2/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Economic Development - Enterprise Zone Program - Alterations [HB-1117] [Economic Development ]
Prohibiting the Secretary of Commerce from designating a new enterprise zone or granting an expansion of an existing enterprise zone under certain circumstances; altering the circumstances under which the Secretary may grant an expansion of an enterprise zone; limiting the area by which an existing enterprise zone may be expanded in a single calendar year; requiring the Department and the Comptroller to jointly develop certain metrics and a framework for analyzing certain matters; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, defines the terms "economic development" and "project" to include incentives that promote the development of single-family housing, for purposes of laws governing projects by industrial development corporations and contributions to industrial development corporations by municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 54 and Title 7, Chapter 53. [SB-2663] [Economic Development ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ]
As introduced, defines the terms "economic development" and "project" to include incentives that promote the development of single-family housing, for purposes of laws governing projects by industrial development corporations and contributions to industrial development corporations by municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 54 and Title 7, Chapter 53.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee, As Amended on 03/10/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires commissioner of economic and community development to submit to the speakers of both houses, by April 1 of each year, a summary of small business resources available in the categories of technical assistance and incentives, and for each small business program, the number of businesses served, relevant performance metrics, and recommendations for improvement, if any. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 67. [HB-2603] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
As introduced, requires commissioner of economic and community development to submit to the speakers of both houses, by April 1 of each year, a summary of small business resources available in the categories of technical assistance and incentives, and for each small business program, the number of businesses served, relevant performance metrics, and recommendations for improvement, if any. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Clark Boyd P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/10/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, requires commissioner of economic and community development to submit to the speakers of both houses, by April 1 of each year, a summary of small business resources available in the categories of technical assistance and incentives, and for each small business program, the number of businesses served, relevant performance metrics, and recommendations for improvement, if any. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 67. [SB-2461] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
As introduced, requires commissioner of economic and community development to submit to the speakers of both houses, by April 1 of each year, a summary of small business resources available in the categories of technical assistance and incentives, and for each small business program, the number of businesses served, relevant performance metrics, and recommendations for improvement, if any. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 67.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kerry Roberts Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce And Labor Committee on 02/10/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, defines the terms "economic development" and "project" to include incentives that promote the development of single-family housing, for purposes of laws governing projects by industrial development corporations and contributions to industrial development corporations by municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 54 and Title 7, Chapter 53. [HB-2776] [Economic Development ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ]
As introduced, defines the terms "economic development" and "project" to include incentives that promote the development of single-family housing, for purposes of laws governing projects by industrial development corporations and contributions to industrial development corporations by municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 54 and Title 7, Chapter 53.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Holsclaw Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 06/04/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Economic Development - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Chief Executive Officer [HB-1002] [Economic Development ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Altering the title of the Executive Director of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to be the Chief Executive Officer; making conforming changes; and authorizing the publisher of the Annotated Code of Maryland to make certain changes in a certain manner.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Feldmark Referred Finance on 03/14/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Economic Development Programs - Data Collection, Tracking, and Reporting Requirements - Alteration [HB-1026] [Economic Development ] [Taxes ] [Data Privacy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ]
Altering the definition of "economic development program" for purposes of the data collection, tracking, and reporting requirements of the Maryland Jobs Development Act to include certain tax credit programs; and requiring the Department of Commerce, on or before December 31, 2020, to make available on the Department's website, in a certain format certain information relating to the recipients of economic development program tax credits or financial assistance and to update that information annually.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jessica Feldmark Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 408 on 05/08/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Clean Energy Jobs - Workforce Development - Scope [HB-1029] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Climate Change ]
Altering the scope of apprenticeship and training programs that may receive certain support through the Clean Energy Workforce Account from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund for clean energy industry development; providing that $750,000 in funds from the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, be designated for the recruitment of individuals, including veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals, to the pre-apprenticeship jobs training programs and registered apprenticeship jobs training programs beginning in fiscal 2021; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Talmadge Branch Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 409 on 05/08/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Economic Development - Makerspace Initiative Pilot Program [SB-826] [Economic Development ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ] [Community Development ] [Manufacturing ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Establishing the Makerspace Initiative Pilot Program in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to encourage the establishment and expansion of makerspaces throughout the State; authorizing the Corporation to award certain financial assistance to local governments, certain designees of local governments, and certain nonprofit entities for the establishment of makerspaces in the State; requiring the Corporation, after consulting with the Secretary of Commerce, to adopt certain standards; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. (finance) on 02/13/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Revitalization - Passive House Pilot Program [SB-946] [Housing ] [Community Development ] [Construction ] [Education ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Economic Development ] [Nonprofit ]
Establishing the Passive House Pilot Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development to assist a nonprofit organization in partnership with neighboring high schools and institutes of higher education, to provide students with career and technical educational experiences through the renovation of residential properties to become passive houses; requiring the Department to solicit proposals from nonprofit organizations that feature certain elements; requiring the Department to give priority to certain proposals; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes Hearing 3/17 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/16/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Industrial Partnerships - Sustainable Materials Management Program - Established [SB-980] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Environmental ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Manufacturing ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ]
Requiring the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program to enter into a certain memorandum of understanding with certain agencies to establish a Sustainable Materials Management Program; requiring the Governor to appropriate a certain amount in certain fiscal years to the Maryland Technology Development Corporation for a certain program; requiring the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to distribute certain funds to the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Katie Hester Hearing Canceled (education, Health, And Environmental Affairs) on 02/24/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Racing and Community Development Act of 2020 [SB-987] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Recreation ] [Sports ]
Requiring the State Racing Commission to establish the Equine Health, Safety, and Welfare Advisory Committee; requiring the owner of Bowie Race Course Training Center to convey the property to the City of Bowie in a certain manner; authorizing, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Maryland Stadium Authority to issue up to $375,000,000 of bonds for the redevelopment of certain racing facilities; requiring the Authority, before issuing certain bonds, to ensure certain agreements are executed; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 590 on 05/08/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Housing and Community Development – Down Payment and Settlement Expense Loan Program – Homebuyer Education Requirements [SB-822] [Housing ] [Community Development ] [Real Estate ] [Consumer Protection ] [Education ]
Altering homebuyer education requirements for a loan recipient in the Down Payment and Settlement Expense Loan Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development to require the loan recipient to take a homebuyer education course or complete online homebuyer education with a HUD-approved product and require the recipient to receive one-on-one counseling for at least 1 hour, in person or by phone; and requiring the Secretary of Housing and Community Development to make a certain annual report by December 31.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Maryland Department of Labor - Clean Energy Workforce Account - Grants [SB-785] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Economic Development ] [Climate Change ]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to administer the Clean Energy Workforce Account; requiring the Department to award grants from the Account in accordance with certain provisions of law; requiring the Department to develop certain application guidelines; and requiring the Department, in developing the application guidelines, to provide opportunity for certain individuals involved with certain programs to review and comment on the guidelines and incorporate certain comments into the guidelines.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Klausmeier Unfavorable Report By Finance; Withdrawn on 03/05/2020

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2020 Regular Session

Economic Development - Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account - Distribution [SB-770] [Economic Development ] [Small Business ] [Gaming ] [Finance ] [Funding ]
Requiring that the Department of Commerce ensure that certain fund managers distribute a certain portion of the Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account to the communities and jurisdictions surrounding a video lottery facility in proportion to the percentage of the account generated through the video lottery facility in each jurisdiction or community.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Obie Patterson Hearing Canceled on 02/10/2020

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