Economic And Community Development
Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, requires the department of economic and community development to execute a separate agreement in conjunction with any capital grant contract awarded pursuant to provisions governing the state building commission for economic development purposes; deletes certain provisions regarding tax credits. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 67. [HB-1265]
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As enacted, requires the department of economic and community development to execute a separate agreement in conjunction with any capital grant contract awarded pursuant to provisions governing the state building commission for economic development purposes; deletes certain provisions regarding tax credits. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 67.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Williams
Pub. Ch. 451 on 05/29/2019
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As introduced, requires department of economic and community development to report annually to office of legislative budget analysis in addition to senate and house finance, ways and means committees regarding the Tennessee job skills program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 6; Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 9, Chapter 16; Title 9, Chapter 3; Title 13, Chapter 16; Title 13, Chapter 3; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 7; Title 64, Chapter 6; Title 65, Chapter 5 and Title 67. [HB-1223]
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As introduced, requires department of economic and community development to report annually to office of legislative budget analysis in addition to senate and house finance, ways and means committees regarding the Tennessee job skills program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 6; Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 9, Chapter 16; Title 9, Chapter 3; Title 13, Chapter 16; Title 13, Chapter 3; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 7; Title 64, Chapter 6; Title 65, Chapter 5 and Title 67.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Potts
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/11/2019
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As introduced, changes the date by which TACIR must report its findings concerning its study of a franchise and excise tax credit for certain shippers from February 1, 2020, to January 15, 2020. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7 and Title 67. [HB-1093]
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As introduced, changes the date by which TACIR must report its findings concerning its study of a franchise and excise tax credit for certain shippers from February 1, 2020, to January 15, 2020. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7 and Title 67.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Thompson
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/11/2019
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As introduced, requires department of economic and community development to submit the report on grants distributed under the broadband accessibility grant program to the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 9, Chapter 16; Title 9, Chapter 3; Title 13, Chapter 16; Title 13, Chapter 3; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 7; Title 64, Chapter 6; Title 65, Chapter 5 and Title 67. [HB-1025]
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As introduced, requires department of economic and community development to submit the report on grants distributed under the broadband accessibility grant program to the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 9, Chapter 16; Title 9, Chapter 3; Title 13, Chapter 16; Title 13, Chapter 3; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 50, Chapter 7; Title 64, Chapter 6; Title 65, Chapter 5 and Title 67.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Lynn
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/11/2019
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As introduced, requests department of economic and community development to study the recruitment of companies that focus on the development of biotechnology and stem cell therapies, research, and development; requires department to report its findings and recommendations on or before February 1, 2020, to the commerce and labor committee of the senate and the commerce committee of the house of representatives, if such study is conducted. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67 and Title 68. [HB-755]
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As introduced, requests department of economic and community development to study the recruitment of companies that focus on the development of biotechnology and stem cell therapies, research, and development; requires department to report its findings and recommendations on or before February 1, 2020, to the commerce and labor committee of the senate and the commerce committee of the house of representatives, if such study is conducted. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67 and Title 68.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Casada
Assigned To S/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee on 02/11/2019
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credits - Simplification and Alteration [SB-989]
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Defining "Tier 1 county" as a county exceeding certain unemployment rates and with less than or equal to 75% of the median State income during certain periods; repealing a certain start-up tax credit under the One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credit Program; expanding the eligibility requirements for a certain project tax credit by altering, under certain circumstances, the number of qualified positions that must be created by a qualified business entity; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William C. Ferguson
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 583 on 05/15/2018
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Maryland Historical Society - Funding [SB-983]
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Requiring that the Maryland Historical Society receive, for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, $250,000 from certain funds distributed to the Maryland State Arts Council from certain revenue distributed from the State admissions and amusement tax on electronic bingo and electronic tip jars.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas V. Miller
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 557 on 05/08/2018
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RISE Zones - Expansion and Income Tax Credit [SB-966]
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[Small Business ]
Increasing from three to no more than six a limitation on the number of Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise zones that may be approved in a county or municipal corporation; repealing the prohibition on designation of a RISE zone by the Secretary of Commerce in a certain development district; providing that a business entity in a RISE zone is eligible for a certain tax credit; authorizing certain business entities to apply for certain tax credit certificates; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Hearing 3/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/28/2018
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Income Tax - Angel Investor Tax Credit Program [SB-955]
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[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
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Allowing a credit against the State income tax for a certain percentage of an investment made in a qualified innovation business, not to exceed $50,000, or $100,000 for a qualified investor that is a married couple filing jointly or a pass-through entity; requiring a qualified investor to meet certain requirements in order to be eligible for the credit; requiring the Department of Commerce to administer the credit; applying the Act to certain taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Adelaide C Eckardt
Hearing 3/13 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/13/2018
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Alcoholic Beverages - Maryland Beer and Brewery Promotion Program - Establishment [SB-956]
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Establishing the Maryland Beer and Brewery Promotion Program in the Department of Commerce to provide grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies and to conduct other activities to promote Maryland beer; establishing qualifications for participation in the Program; providing an eligible applicant may not use a grant to satisfy any part of a matching fund requirement of another State grant provided to the applicant; establishing the Maryland Beer and Brewery Promotion Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas McClain Middleton
First Reading Economic Matters on 03/20/2018
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Promoting ext-Raordinary Innovation in Maryland's Economy (PRIME Act) [SB-877]
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Establishing the Promoting ext-Raordinary Innovation in Maryland's Economy Program within the Department of Commerce to provide certain Fortune 100 companies tax credits and benefits for up to 10 years; requiring the Department to administer the Program; establishing the application and eligibility requirements for a business entity to qualify for tax credits and benefits under the Program; authorizing a credit against the State income tax for certain income of business entities certified under the Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores G Kelley
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 350 on 04/25/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Community Development Program Act of 2018 [SB-821]
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Establishing the Community Development Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development; establishing the Community Development Board in the Program; establishing the Community Development Fund to provide financial assistance to community development projects and community development organizations around the State; requiring the Board to report on the activities of the Fund to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31 each year; providing for the construction of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William C. Ferguson
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 802 on 05/26/2018
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Community Development - Community Action Agencies - Continuity of Funding [SB-822]
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Establishing the Community Action Agency Continuity Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure the continuity of services provided by community action agencies in the State; requiring the Program to provide funding for previously funded community action agencies for use in certain authorized activities; requiring the Secretary of Housing and Community Development to adopt certain regulations; and requiring the Secretary to repeal certain regulations under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard S Madaleno
Third Reading Passed (32-13) on 03/15/2018
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Job Reinvestment Act of 2018 [SB-810]
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Allowing a credit against the State income tax for certain small business entities located in an enterprise zone or a Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise (RISE) zone; allowing a small business to qualify for the credit if the business hired and retained at least one new employee for at least 6 months; allowing a small business to apply the credit for each employee who is hired that results in a net increase in the number of employees hired and retained by the business; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne C. Benson
Hearing 3/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/28/2018
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Renewable Energy and Job Development [SB-732]
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Establishing certain criteria for qualified offshore wind projects applied for on or after January 1, 2020; altering and extending the minimum required percentage of energy that must be derived from Tier 1 renewable sources in the State's renewable energy portfolio standard in certain years; altering and extending the minimum required percentage of Tier 1 renewable energy that must be derived from solar energy in the State's renewable energy portfolio standard in certain years; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores G Kelley
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/06/2018
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Department of Commerce - Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund - Renaming and Revising [SB-67]
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Renaming the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund to be the Advantage Maryland Fund Authority and the Advantage Maryland Fund; expanding the information required as part of a report on the economic benefits of financial assistance provided under law to include the number, type, use, amount, and terms of the financial assistance provided; providing that financial assistance from the fund used to finance costs incurred for working capital may not exceed $3,000,000; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Finance
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 04/09/2018
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Maryland Smart Growth Investment Fund [SB-632]
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Authorizing the Department of Commerce to create, own, control, or be a member of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or any other entity, whether operated for profit or not for profit; requiring the Department to issue a request for proposals to select a management entity to establish a certain investment fund; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 an appropriation of $3,750,000 for the Maryland Smart Growth Investment Fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Favorable With Amendments Report By Appropriations on 04/09/2018
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State Center - Redevelopment - Requirements, Participation, and Process [SB-614]
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Prohibiting the State or its reporting agency from entering into certain contracts or plans related to the redevelopment of a certain project at State Center unless certain criteria are met; requiring certain criteria to be included, to the extent possible, in any new or modified plans for the redevelopment of a certain project; requiring the participation of community associations in the process for a certain redevelopment project; providing for the application of the Act; and making the provisions of the Act severable.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara A. Robinson
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 840 on 05/26/2018
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Baltimore Convention Facility - Operating Deficits and Capital Improvement Reserve Fund [SB-400]
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Extending the period during which the Maryland Stadium Authority and Baltimore City must contribute certain amounts to the annual operating deficits of the Baltimore Convention facility and $200,000 each year to a capital improvement reserve fund; and extending to December 31, 2029, the date after which Baltimore City is solely responsible for all operating deficits and capital improvements for the Baltimore Convention facility.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Carter Conway
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 851 on 05/26/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0 [SB-305]
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[Small Business ]
Altering the definition of "qualified distressed county" by altering certain income levels in the definition and renaming it to be "Tier I county"; altering the scope of eligible projects for which a business entity may apply to enroll in the More Jobs for Marylanders Program; altering the types of businesses authorized to receive certain credits and benefits under the Program; authorizing a certain county to select certain activities for eligibility for the Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas McClain Middleton
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/21/2018