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This Week at the General Assembly: February 7, 2014
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Delegate Reznik: Sponsor of HB487. |
Delegate Kirill Reznick (D-39) introduced legislation to address an important aspect of the Small Business Reserve Program. Senator Karen Montgomery (D-14) introduced similar legislation in the Senate. Ilaya Hopkins, VP, Public Affairs, MCCC, testified in support of HB487, which seeks to repeal a sunset provision created in 2012 that expanded the definition of small business. By expanding the definition of a small business to be either the number of employees or amount of revenue, the marketplace is effectively opened up to more small businesses.
MCCC went on record opposing SB 343/HB 447- Wireless Landline Telephone Service at two hearings this week. The MCCC 2014 Legislative Agenda advocates for supporting a vibrant economy which encourages innovation and improves the climate for doing business in Maryland. Ultimately we believe that this bill would unnecessarily slow the introduction of advanced wireless service in a highly competitive market.
MCCC tracks bills, submits written testimony and testifies in person in Annapolis on pieces of legislation throughout the Legislative Session. Visit MCCC's Legislative Action Center to keep up-to-date on the issues and bills we are tracking. |
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National Institute for Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)
 | | Delegate John Bohanan (D-29B) with Barbara Ashe, Gigi Godwin and VIP graduate, Tom Jarboe. |
Barbara Ashe, President, Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCCF), testified to the Maryland General Assembly Senate and House to support the funding allocated for VIP in Governor O'Malley's proposed FY 2015 operating budget. MCCCF requests members of the Senate and House preserve the VIP funding within the Department of Business and Economic Development in the budget they approve.
Read MCCCF's testimony.
Want to learn more about VIP? Read the VIP fact sheet, policy memo and graduate testimonials. |
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Montgomery County: White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan
 Gigi Godwin, President and CEO, MCCC, testified in support of the White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan at the Montgomery County Council Public Hearing on February 4, 2014. MCCC believes the White Oak Master Plan represents the opportunity to secure Montgomery County's position as a leader in global human health.
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Metro Momentum: WMATA Public Hearing
 Ilaya Hopkins, VP, Public Affairs, MCCC, testified in support of the FY2015 budget. MCCC signed on as a Momentum Champion and supports continued investment in the Metro system and the Momentum Plan.
Read MCCC's testimony in support of WMATA's FY15 budget and Momentum. |
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The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) endorses local, state and federal legislation that protects, enhances, and leverages our assets and promotes economic prosperity for Maryland. This message highlights MCCC advocacy activity in Annapolis and Montgomery County. To stay up-to-date on bills MCCC is supporting and tracking, visit the Legislative Action Center.
For more information, contact Ilaya Hopkins, VP, Public Policy, MCCC at (301)738-0015 or ihopkins@mcccmd.com.
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