The Week Ahead

Happy President's Day!  There's no rest for the weary, as the General Assembly soldiers on despite the holiday.  In case you missed it, MBTPI testified last week in support of increasing the refundable state earned income tax credit, an alternative minimum tax assessment for corporations, and the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act.

Monday, February 20^th

• Senate Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Comptroller of the Treasury, Department of General Services, Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), and the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO).  1pm in 3 West, Senate Office Building.
• House Education and Economic Development Subcommittee holds budget hearings on St Mary's College of Maryland, the Historic St Mary's City Commission, Aid to Education (MSDE), and the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. 3pm in room 145, House Office Building.
• House Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT) and the Public Service Commission.  3pm in room 120, House Office Building.

Tuesday, February 21^st

• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee holds budget hearings on the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund, and the Department of Budget and Management (Personnel).  1pm in 3 West, Senate Office Building.
• House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on the Maryland Renter's Property Tax Relief Program (HB 629).  This bill would expand the number of renters who qualify for property tax relief.  MBTPI supports this bill, which would expand property tax relief for renters to low-income, non-elderly or disabled households.  A fiscal note is also available.  1pm in the House Office building.

Wednesday, February 22^nd

• Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing on SB 884.  This bill would require the State Highway Administration to use the maximum amount of federal funds available for a highway construction training program and supportive services.  A fiscal note is also available.  1pm in the Senate Office Building. 
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee holds a hearing on the Maryland Business Tax Fairness Act (SB 269).  This bill would require multi-state corporations to use a combined reporting method when computing their Maryland state taxes.  MBTPI supports this bill, which would level the playing field for Maryland-based businesses, more accurately reflect where large corporations make their profits, and raise needed revenues.  A fiscal note is also available.  1pm in the Senate Office Building. 
• House Education and Economic Development Subcommittee holds budget hearings on Workforce Development (DLLR), Scholarship Programs (MHEC), and the University System of Maryland Office.  1pm in room 145, House Office Building.
• House Health and Human Resources Subcommittee holds budget hearings on Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration (DHMH), Family Investment (DHR), and the Department of Disabilities.  1pm in room 150, House Office Building.
• House Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Military Department, and the State Board of Elections.  1pm in room 120, House Office Building.

Thursday, February 23^rd

• House Education and Economic Development and Senate Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittees hold a joint briefing on performance metrics in higher education.  1pm in room 145, House Office Building.
• House Health and Human Resources Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Office of Home Energy Programs (DHR) and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DHMH).  1pm in room 150, House Office Building.
• House Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Police and Correctional Training Commissions (DPSCS), Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (DPSCS), Workers' Compensation Commission, State Retirement Agency, and Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans.  1pm in room 120, House Office Building.
• Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Military Department, and Family Investment (DHR).  1pm in Amoss, Senate Office Building.
• Senate Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Judiciary and Department of Natural Resources.  1pm in Schweinhaut, Senate Office Building.

Friday, February 24^th

• House Appropriations Committee holds budget hearings on the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund, the State Reserve Fund, Payments to Civil Divisions of the State, and the Department of Budget and Management (Personnel).  1pm in room 120, House Office Building.
• Senate Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the State Treasurer, Early Childhood Development (MSDE), and Funding for Educational Organizations (MSDE).  1pm in 3 West, Senate Office Building.
• Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DHMH), Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Disabilities.  1pm in Amoss, Senate Office Building.
• Senate Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee holds budget hearings on the State Highway Administration (MDOT), Office of the Public Defender, Maryland Food Center Authority, and the Maryland Transportation Authority.  1pm in Schweinhaut, Senate Office Building.