The Maryland Tourism Coalition Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following legislation being considered by the General Assembly. The committee convenes every Monday at 12:00 pm via Zoom to discuss legislation, tourism positions, and courses of action. All MTC members are encouraged to join these calls and share their thoughts on the issues at hand. If you have questions or comments about any of the bills below or if you think there is another issue or piece of legislation MTC should be monitoring, please email our Legislative Committee Chair, Matt Libber at mlibber@mdsoccerplex.org. Please also email Matt for Zoom details.
2024 Maryland Tourism Coalition Bill Tracking
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Bill |
Sponsor |
Title |
Status |
Position |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hartman |
Worcester County – Motor Home and Recreational Trailer Shows – Out-of-State Dealers |
In the House – Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. (2/9) – Environment and Transportation |
Support |
In Person and Written Submitted and Complete |
|
|
Hartman |
Eastern Shore Code Counties – Maximum Hotel Rental Tax Rate – Alteration |
Return Passed |
Support |
Letter of support submitted. |
|
|
Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee |
Natural Resources – Maryland State Parks – Funds and Plan Alterations |
Passed Enrolled |
Monitor |
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|
The Speaker |
Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025) |
In the House – First Reading Appropriations (1/17) |
Support |
In Person and Written Submitted and Complete |
|
|
The Speaker |
Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2024, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 |
In the House – First Reading Appropriations (1/17) |
Support |
In Person and Written Submitted and Complete |
|
|
Henson |
Commission on African American History and Culture – Museum Name Change |
Approved by the Governor – Chapter 58 |
Support |
Was not added until after the hearing. |
|
|
Dead |
Boafo |
Food Service Facilities and Tipped Workers – Service Fees and Tip Credits (One Fair Wage Act of 2024) |
In the House – Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/12) |
Oppose |
Letter of Opposition Submitted |
|
Barnes |
Maryland Historical Trust – Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program – Funding |
Return Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
Baltimore County Delegation |
Northwest Baltimore County Sports Tourism Facility – Feasibility Study |
Return Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
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Frederick County Delegation |
Frederick County – Alcoholic Beverages – Stadium License |
Return Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
Wells |
Property Tax – Credit for Hotel or Residential Development Projects |
Return Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
Hartman |
Vehicle Laws – Annual Vehicle Shows – Motor and Trailer Homes |
Return Passed |
Support |
In person and Written Submitted and Complete |
|
|
Baltimore City Delegation |
Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force |
In the House – Hearing 3/05 at 12:30 p.m. (3/5) – Appropriations |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
Hinebaugh |
Garrett County – Hotel Rental Tax – Alterations |
In the House – Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (2/5) – Ways and Means |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
Washington County Delegation |
Washington County – Alcoholic Beverages – Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility Beer, Wine, and Liquor License |
Return Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
Solomon |
Highways – Tourist Area and Corridor Signage Program |
Return Passed |
Support |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
Hartman |
Economic Development – Tourism Zones – Designation and Benefits |
Return Passed |
Support |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
Fair |
Admissions and Amusement Tax – Food and Beverages |
In the House – Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (2/9) – Ways and Means |
Oppose |
Letter of Opposition Submitted |
|
|
Atterbeary |
Internet Gaming – Authorization and Implementation |
In the House – Hearing 2/26 at 11:00 a.m. (2/9) – Ways and Means |
Oppose |
Letter of Opposition Submitted |
|
|
Rosenberg |
Economic Development – Maryland Stadium Authority – Creation of Pimlico Site Community Development Plan |
In the House – First Reading Ways and Means (2/9) |
Hold / Monitor |
Letter of Opposition Submitted | |
|
HB 1515 |
Moon |
Sales and Use Tax – Rate Reduction and Services |
In the House – Hearing 3/11 at 11:00 a.m |
Oppose |
Letter of Opposition Submitted |
|
Jackson |
Economic Development – Tourism Zones – Designation and Benefits |
Return Passed |
Support with Amendment |
Hearing Prior to Cmmt Vote |
|
|
Carozza |
Worcester County – Motor Home and Recreational Trailer Shows – Out-of-State Dealers |
Passed Enrolled |
Support |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
Carozza |
Eastern Shore Code Counties – Maximum Hotel Rental Tax Rate – Alteration |
In the Senate – Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m. (1/13) – Budget and Taxation |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
Ellis |
Labor and Employment – Payment of Minimum Wage – Tipped Employees |
In the Senate – Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m. (1/11) – Finance |
Oppose |
Letter of Opposition submitted |
|
|
Chair, Finance Committee |
Economic Development – Maryland Economic Development Commission – Alterations |
Approved by the Governor – Chapter 71 |
Monitor |
Per L. Fitzsimmons, MTC does not need to take a position |
|
|
Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee |
Natural Resources – Maryland State Parks – Funds and Plan Alterations |
In the Senate – Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m. (1/12) – Budget and Taxation |
Monitor |
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|
Jackson |
Property Tax – Credit for Hotel or Residential Development Projects |
Passed Enrolled |
Support |
Letter of Support Submitted |
|
|
McCray |
Commission on African American History and Culture – Museum Name Change |
Approved by the Governor – Chapter 57 |
Support |
Letter of Support submitted |
|
|
President |
Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025) |
Passed Enrolled |
Support |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
President |
Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2024, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 |
Passed Enrolled |
Monitor |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
McKay |
Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2024 |
Returned Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support submitted |
|
|
Watson |
Expansion of Commercial Gaming – Internet Gaming Referendum |
In the Senate – Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (1/29) – Budget and Taxation |
Oppose |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
Watson |
Internet Gaming – Authorization and Implementation |
In the Senate – Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (1/29) – Budget and Taxation |
Oppose |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
Guzzone |
Maryland Historical Trust – Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program – Funding |
Passed Enrolled |
Support |
Letter of Support submitted |
|
|
Carter |
Economic Development – Maryland Stadium Authority – Creation of Pimlico Site Master Plan |
In the Senate – Hearing canceled (2/13) – Budget and Taxation |
Hold / Monitor |
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|
Frederick County Senators |
Frederick County – Alcoholic Beverages – Stadium License |
Returned Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support submitted |
|
|
McKay |
Garrett County – Hotel Rental Tax – Alterations |
In the Senate – Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (2/1) – Budget and Taxation |
Support |
Letter of Support submitted |
|
|
Brooks |
Northwest Baltimore County Sports Tourism Facility – Feasibility Study |
Return Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support submitted |
|
|
Washington County Senators |
Washington County – Alcoholic Beverages – Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility Beer, Wine, and Liquor License |
Returned Passed |
Support |
Letter of Support submitted |
|
|
Carter |
Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force |
Passed Enrolled |
Support |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
Carozza |
Vehicle Laws – Annual Vehicle Shows – Motor and Trailer Homes |
In the Senate – Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (2/7) – Judicial Proceedings |
Support |
In Person and Written Completed and Submitted |
|
|
Dead |
McKay |
Financial Institutions – Heritage Areas – Canal Place |
In the Senate – Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/4) |
Oppose |
Withdrawn |