This Week at the General Assembly: February 21, 2014

 

Even the snow doesn't stop work in Annapolis while the General Assembly is underway! At this point in the session, members of the House and Senate have submitted the majority of bills to be considered this year which total over 2,500 pieces of proposed legislation. Over 150 of those bills deal with income tax and miscellaneous taxes and close to 50 bills address economic development issues. The MCCC Advocacy Team has focused our efforts in Annapolis on legislation that impacts the business climate in the state to make Maryland more competitive. See the MCCC 2014 Legislative Agenda and priorities.

 

For example, a number of bills on the Corporate Income Tax were heard in the House Ways and Means Committee this week. MCCC submitted written testimony in support of lowering the corporate income tax rate in order to be more competitive with nearby jurisdictions.

 

To see the full list of bills for which MCCC has submitted written testimony, visit our Legislative Action Center. You can also use the Legislative Action Center to send an email to your elected officials on specific pieces of legislation of interest to you.

 
Commission on the Future of Maryland (SB493)
 
Senator Rich Madaleno
(D-18)

 

 

The commission, introduced by Senator Rich Madaleno (D-18), would "study and develop recommendations to address the economic renewal of Maryland." MCCC believes that SB493 represents an important effort in addressing the need to diversify our economy.  Ilaya Hopkins, VP of Public Affairs, MCCC testified along with a broad coalition of community interests in support of the establishment of a commission on Maryland's future on February 18, 2014 at the Senate Finance Committee.

MCCC Member Meeting: 2014 General Assembly Legislative Session Updates
 
John Stierhoff, Partner, Venable LLP

 

Monday, March 3, 8:00-9:30am - The Legislative Affairs Member Meeting will feature guest speakers John Stierhoff and Brian Quinn of Venable LLP. Venable will provide MCCC members with updates on bills MCCC is tracking throughout the 2014 General Assembly Legislative Session and will answer questions about issues and bills that are of interest to members.

 
MCCC Members can RSVP to Ilaya Hopkins, VP of Public Affairs, MCCC at [email protected].

 


MCCC advocates for policies that promote a vibrant economy and support the business community. The MCCC advocacy team tracks bills, submits written testimony and testifies in person in Annapolis on pieces of legislation throughout the General Assembly Legislative Session. 
 
What's Happening in Montgomery County
School Construction Funding
  
A top priority for elected officials in Montgomery County is expanded funding from the state for school construction. Visit the Montgomery County Government website for more information. 
 

First comes snow, then come pot holes. 

 

Help the county fix potholes in your neighborhood by reporting them online or by calling 311.

Election Update

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is a non-political organization and does not endorse candidates. We will be sharing information with members regarding events and activities surrounding the elections that they may be interested in attending.

BCC Chamber Montgomery County Executive Democratic Candidate Debate

 

The Bethesda Chevy-Chase Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate for the Democratic candidates in the Montgomery County Executive race on March 7, 2014 from 7:30-10:00am, at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda. Registration required. Click here for more information.

 

 

Recap: Purple Line NOW! Transportation Forum

  

Purple Line NOW! hosted a transportation forum with Maryland's Gubernatorial Candidates on Tuesday, February 18 at the Montgomery County College Cultural Arts Center on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Click here to watch the full broadcast of the forum. 

 

 

 

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) supports 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 learn more about our advocacy work, visit our Advocacy Page.

 

See MCCC Advocacy Highlights from previous weeks.

 

For more information, contact Ilaya Hopkins, VP, Public Policy, MCCC at (301)738-0015 or [email protected].

 

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