Economic And Community Development
Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Community Development Administration - Live Near Your School Program - Establishment [SB-637]
[Community Development ]
[Housing ]
[Education ]
[Economic Development ]
[Student Loans ]
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: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 247 on 05/18/2021
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Economic Development – Small Business Financing – Loan Loss Reserve (Maryland Capital Access Program) [HB-829]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Finance ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishing a Capital Access Program in the Department of Commerce for the purpose of stimulating opportunities for small businesses that may have difficulty in obtaining business financing to have access to credit by establishing a loan loss reserve program; specifying that certain loans qualify under the Program; requiring a lender to enroll a qualifying loan not more than 30 days after the date of the first disbursement; authorizing a lender to enroll all or a portion of a qualifying loan in an amount not more than $250,000; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brooke Elizabeth Lierman
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 704 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland Technology Development Corporation – Inclusion Fund – Establishment [SB-639]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Investments ]
Establishing the Inclusion Fund in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation as a special, nonlapsing fund to provide capital investment in certain technology-based businesses; requiring the Corporation to administer the Fund; requiring the State Treasurer to hold the Fund, and the Comptroller to account for the Fund; specifying the contents of the Fund; specifying the purpose for which the Fund may be used; providing for the investment of money in and expenditures from the Fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores G Kelley
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 180 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Economic Development - Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority - Marketing Plan [SB-609]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Finance ]
[Insurance ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Requiring the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority to work to increase the utilization of certain programs and funds to assist minority and women-owned businesses and consider incentives to encourage the use of certain credit insurance programs; requiring the Authority to develop and implement a certain marketing plan; and requiring the marketing plan implemented in accordance with the Act to identify methods to increase the utilization of certain credit insurance services by certain financial entities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 190 on 05/18/2021
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Economic Development - Makerspace Initiative Pilot Program [SB-577]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Manufacturing ]
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 Governor, for fiscal year 2023, to include $275,000 in the annual budget bill for the Makerspace Initiative Fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory V. McCray
Third Reading Passed (47-0) on 04/06/2021
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Community Development Administration - Financial Assistance Programs - Prohibitions [HB-830]
[Community Development ]
[Housing ]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Prohibiting the Community Development Administration from requiring the use of long-term tax-exempt bonds to qualify for Rental Housing Works loans or otherwise conditioning the award of financial assistance under an affordable housing program administered by the Administration on the use of any other Administration resource.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brooke Elizabeth Lierman
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/22/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Economic Development - Enterprise Zone Program - Alterations [HB-805]
[Economic Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Taxes ]
Altering the circumstances under which the Secretary of Commerce may designate an area as an enterprise zone to include an area identified in the master plan of a county as a priority area, a designated area for future growth, or a priority area for neighborhood or commercial revitalization; prohibiting the Secretary from designating a new enterprise zone or granting an expansion of an existing enterprise zone under certain circumstances; altering a certain limitation on the area by which an existing enterprise zone may be expanded; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Palakovich Carr
First Reading Ways And Means on 01/29/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Revitalization - Passive House Pilot Program [SB-636]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
[Education ]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Public Health ]
[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: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 583 on 05/30/2021
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Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund [HB-867]
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[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 for fiscal year 2020 and to each fiscal year thereafter.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Smith
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 416 on 05/30/2021
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 50 and Title 67, relative to call centers. [SB-348]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
As introduced, enacts the "Save Tennessee Call Center Jobs Act of 2021." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 50 and Title 67.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Commerce And Labor Committee on 04/06/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Labor and Employment - Apprenticeship and Training Council - Representation [HB-726]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Education ]
Requiring the Apprenticeship and Training Council to include representation by individuals who are Black and Latino.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julian Ivey
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 02/25/2021
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Building Opportunity Act of 2021 [SB-576]
[Education ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
[Economic Development ]
Requiring or authorizing, under certain circumstances, the Maryland Stadium Authority to contract for, manage, and oversee certain public school facility projects; authorizing the Prince George's County government and Board of Education to enter into a certain public-private partnership to enhance the delivery of public school construction projects in the county; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William C. Ferguson
Hearing Canceled on 01/29/2021
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Building Opportunity Act of 2021 [HB-740]
[Education ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
[Economic Development ]
Requiring or authorizing, under certain circumstances, the Maryland Stadium Authority to contract for, manage, and oversee certain public school facility projects; authorizing the Prince George's County government and Board of Education to enter into a certain public-private partnership to enhance the delivery of public school construction projects in the county; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne A. Jones
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/01/2021
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Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program - Alterations [HB-654]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Health ]
[Economic Development ]
[Healthcare ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Altering the definitions of "small business innovation research grant" and "small business technology transfer grant" for purposes of the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program; requiring the Program to prioritize providing awards to eligible small businesses that are engaged in research and development activities that assist in the prevention of, preparedness for, or response to a public health crisis; expanding the Program's marketing and outreach activities; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 205 on 05/18/2021
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Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland – Property Management – Southern Maryland Regional Agricultural Center [HB-639]
[Agriculture ]
[Community Development ]
[Real Estate ]
[Property Tax ]
Authorizing the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland to act as a property manager of the Southern Maryland Regional Agricultural Center owned by and located within St. Mary's County.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Davis
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 275 on 05/18/2021
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Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families (RELIEF) Act [HB-612]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Unemployment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Inflation ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Providing certain financing during fiscal years 2021 and 2022 for the purpose of relieving the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic; allowing, for certain taxable years, a subtraction under the Maryland income tax for certain unemployment insurance benefits; allowing, for certain taxable years, a subtraction under the Maryland income tax for certain coronavirus relief payments received by the person during the taxable year; allowing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for certain State economic impact payments; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne A. Jones
Hearing 2/04 At 1:30 P.m. (ways And Means) on 01/21/2021
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Economic Development - Advanced Clean Energy and Clean Energy Innovation Investments and Initiatives [SB-460]
[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: Sen. Brian J. Feldman
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021
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Human Relations - Discrimination in Housing - Reentry-Into-Society Status [HB-560]
[Housing ]
[Human Rights ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Expanding the housing policy of the State to include providing for fair housing to all citizens regardless of reentry-into-society status; prohibiting a person from refusing to sell or rent a dwelling to any person because of reentry-into-society status; prohibiting a person from discriminating against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental of a dwelling because of reentry-into-society status; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Diana M. Fennell
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/08/2021
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Economic Development - Comprehensive Technical Assistance Program - Establishment [SB-459]
[Economic Development ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishing the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Program in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to provide comprehensive technical assistance to any business that qualifies for financial assistance under the Act or any other program in the portfolio of the Corporation; requiring the technical assistance provided by the Program to incorporate existing services of the Corporation and to include customized applied training services, the use of a network of experienced advisors, and support with accessing private capital; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 235 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program - Eligibility and Funding [SB-509]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Extending certain funding to each fiscal year; altering the definition of "national capital region" for the purposes of the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program; requiring, in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, that 100% of the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund be used for community enhancement projects in sustainable communities located within certain boundaries; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas J.J. Peters
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 707 on 05/30/2021