Economic And Community Development
Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Baltimore City – West North Avenue Development Authority [SB-783]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
Establishing the West North Avenue Development Authority in Baltimore City to support the development and approval of a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plan in the target area and the buffer zone; requiring membership of the Authority to include two members who are residents of communities impacted by the target area or buffer zone; authorizing the Authority to modify the boundaries of the target area and the buffer zone; requiring a report by the Authority on its comprehensive revitalization strategy by October 1, 2023; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 81 on 04/13/2021
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Workgroup on Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Commercial Spaces [SB-764]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Construction ]
Establishing the Workgroup on Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Commercial Spaces to study the potential for conversion of vacant or underutilized commercial spaces into residential, mixed-use, and commercial spaces in order to increase the affordable housing stock in the State; requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before November 30, 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 584 on 05/30/2021
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Alcoholic Beverages – Class A Licenses – Retail Grocery Establishments (Healthy Food Accountability Act of 2021) [HB-996]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Food ]
[Public Health ]
Establishing a certain exception to the prohibition against issuing certain retail alcoholic beverages licenses for use in conjunction with or on the premises of certain establishments; requiring a local licensing board to issue a Class A beer or beer and wine license for use in conjunction with or on the premises of certain self-service or delivery-based grocery establishments located in certain priority funding areas; prohibiting a local licensing authority from transferring a Class A license under the authority of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/17/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program – Alterations [SB-778]
[Economic Development ]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Housing ]
[Finance ]
Expanding the purposes of the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program; establishing the Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Fund in the Department of Commerce to finance certain rental assistance to business entities located in RISE zones; prohibiting the Secretary of Commerce from approving a RISE zone the geographic area of which exceeds 500 acres; altering eligibility for tax incentives that a business entity that locates in a RISE zone may receive; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 207 on 05/18/2021
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Economic Development – Comprehensive Technical Assistance Program – Establishment [HB-987]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Manufacturing ]
Establishing the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Program in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to provide comprehensive technical assistance to any business that qualifies for certain financial assistance; requiring the Program to include certain types of technical assistance; requiring the Corporation to include a detailed description of the implementation of the program in its annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly; and requiring the Corporation to adopt regulations to carry out the Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 236 on 05/18/2021
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Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Revitalization - Passive House Pilot Program [HB-1073]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
[Education ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Economic Development ]
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: Rep. Tony Bridges
Rereferred To Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 04/12/2021
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Small Business COVID–19 Relief Act of 2021 [SB-772]
[Small Business ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
Establishing the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Loan Program in the Department of Commerce to provide working capital to assist Maryland for-profit small businesses, the operators of which have been disrupted due to COVID-19, and offer interim relief complementing actions with those of businesses' banks, business interruption insurance, and financial partners; authorizing the Department of Commerce to issue loans to certain eligible small businesses under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katie Hester
Hearing Canceled on 02/19/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Bond Authority – Maryland State Ceiling and Housing Bond Allocations [HB-1065]
[Housing ]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Authorizing a certain issuer receiving a certain housing bond allocation to transfer all or any portion of the housing bond allocation to another issuer for the issuance of housing bonds; requiring the unused balance of the initial housing bond allocation to a housing authority and certain other allocations to be reallocated in a certain manner; altering the reallocation of certain bond allocations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/01/2021
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Economic Development – Maryland Innovation Initiative University Partnership Pilot Program – Establishment [SB-732]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishing the Maryland Innovation Initiative University Partnership Pilot Program within the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to expand opportunities for technology validation, entrepreneurial development, and industry engagement at eligible universities; requiring the Maryland Innovation Initiative within the Corporation to implement and administer the Pilot Program; authorizing Bowie State University and Frostburg State University to participate in the Pilot Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Obie Patterson
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 697 on 05/30/2021
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Department of Commerce – COVID–19 Business Relief Distribution – Reporting [SB-753]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
[Public Health ]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Commerce to submit to the House Appropriations and the Senate Budget and Taxations Committees a report containing demographic information, including race, age, gender, and socioeconomic status, of each recipient of COVID-19 business relief in the State such as small business relief and other financial assistance intended to address the economic impact of COVID-19 within 30 days after enactment of the Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/18/2021
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Small Business COVID-19 Relief Act of 2021 [HB-1014]
[Small Business ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Insurance ]
Establishing the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Loan Program in the Department of Commerce to provide working capital to assist Maryland for-profit small businesses, the operators of which have been disrupted due to COVID-19, and offer interim relief complementing actions with those of businesses' banks, business interruption insurance, and financial partners; authorizing the Department of Commerce to issue loans to certain eligible small businesses under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Hearing 2/25 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/08/2021
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Horse Racing – Development of Pimlico Racing Facility Communities – Memorandum of Understanding [HB-988]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Real Estate ]
[Sports ]
Altering a certain requirement that certain entities consult with certain stakeholders regarding development and construction in the communities surrounding the Pimlico racing facility by including the neighborhoods included in the Northwest Community Planning Forum Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan.
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg
Hearing 2/18 At 1:30 P.m. (ways And Means) on 02/06/2021
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Economic Development – Maryland Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program – Establishment [HB-892]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
Establishing the Maryland Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support and incentivize advanced industry infrastructure and resources that build on the existing strengths of the Western Maryland economy; establishing the Maryland Technology Infrastructure authority; establishing the Maryland Technology Infrastructure Fund to award financial assistance to public and private entities to support projects in Western Maryland; requiring a certain report; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Buckel
Referred Finance on 03/22/2021
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Community Development Administration – Live Near Your School Program – Establishment [HB-943]
[Community Development ]
[Housing ]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Authorizing the Community Development Administration in the Department of Housing and Community Development to administer a home buyer assistance program that assists current students and recent graduates of public institutions of higher education to receive certain low-interest mortgages for the purchase of homes near their schools; authorizing the Administration to administer community development projects known as the Live Near Your School program; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Bridges
Third Reading Passed (136-2) on 04/12/2021
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Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program - Establishment [SB-709]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishing the Maryland Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support and incentivize advanced industry infrastructure and resources that build on the existing strengths of the Western Maryland economy; establishing the Maryland Technology Infrastructure Authority; establishing the Maryland Technology Infrastructure Fund to award financial assistance to public and private entities to support projects in Western Maryland; requiring a certain report; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. George Edwards
Hearing 3/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2021
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State and Local Housing Programs - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing [SB-687]
[Housing ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Community Development ]
Requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to report to the General Assembly and the Governor by December 1, 2023, and every 5 years thereafter, on the efforts by the State, political subdivisions, and housing authorities to promote fair housing choice and racial and economic housing integration; requiring the Department of Planning, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development, on request of a local jurisdiction, to provide certain technical assistance; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 752 on 05/30/2021
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Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund [SB-699]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Extending the requirement to provide an annual appropriation of $12,000,000 in the State budget for the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund to each fiscal year after 2020.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 417 on 05/30/2021
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Workgroup on Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Commercial Spaces [HB-877]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Construction ]
Establishing the Workgroup on Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Commercial Spaces to study the potential for conversion of vacant or underutilized commercial spaces into residential, mix-use, and commercial spaces in order to increase the affordable housing stock in the State; requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before November 30, 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Geraldine Valentino-Smith
Rereferred To Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 04/12/2021
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Montgomery County – Housing Opportunities Commission – Public Body MC 07–21 [HB-769]
[Housing ]
Providing that a committee of the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is a public body for purposes of the Open Meetings Act.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 431 on 05/30/2021
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Small, Minority, and Women–Owned Businesses Account – Alterations [HB-853]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
Expanding the eligible uses of the Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account to include the provision of certain grants and the conversion of certain loan amounts into grants in areas declared to be federal disaster areas or subject to a federal or State declaration of emergency; limiting to $50,000 the amount of certain grants and loan amounts converted to grants that may be provided to a single business; and limiting to $10,000,000 the aggregate total of certain financial assistance that may be provided in a fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 116 on 04/13/2021