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, Kristin Hanna at kristin.hanna@flyingdog.com. Please also email Kristin for Zoom details.
2023 Maryland Tourism Council Bill Tracking
HB 188 (SB 320)Palakovich CarrNatural Resources – Wildlife Advisory Commission – MembershipIn the House – Third Reading Passed (97-39) (3/2)Monitor
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Bill |
Sponsor |
Title |
Status |
Position |
Notes |
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Crosby |
General Provisions – Standard Time – Year-Round Daylight Saving Time |
In the House – Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (1/20) |
Support |
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Reznik |
State Designations – State Spirit – Maryland Rye |
In the House – Returned Passed (4/3) |
Support |
In Person Testimony |
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Palakovich Carr |
Natural Resources – Wildlife Advisory Commission – Membership |
In the House – Returned Passed (4/6) |
Monitor |
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The Speaker |
Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024) |
In the Senate – Passed Enrolled (4/3) |
Monitor |
Both Written & In Person Testimony |
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Queen |
Employment for Minors – Opportunities for Work |
In the House – Returned Passed (4/5) |
Monitor |
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Stein |
Maryland Forestry Education Fund – Establishment |
In the House – Returned Passed (4/3) |
Support |
Written |
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Foley |
Maryland Fair Scheduling Act |
In the House – Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (2/1) |
Monitor |
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D. Jones |
Public Schools – Length of School Year and Innovative School Scheduling Models – Revisions |
In the House – Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (2/10) |
Monitor |
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Chair, Appropriations Committee |
Maryland Stadium Authority – Camden Yards Sports Facilities Funds and Bus Rapid Transit Fund |
In the House – Passed Enrolled (4/10) |
Support |
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The Speaker |
Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023 |
In the Senate – Third Reading Passed with Amendments (39-7) (3/31) |
Support |
Written |
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The Speaker |
Fair Wage Act of 2023 |
In the House – Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (2/8) |
Monitor |
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Qi |
Alcoholic Beverages – Manufacturer’s Licenses – Direct Shipments |
In the Senate – Third Reading Passed with Amendments (47-0) (4/10) |
Support |
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Clippinger |
Pride of Baltimore II – Appropriations – Extension |
In the House – Returned Passed (4/6) |
Support |
Written |
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Queen |
Labor and Employment – Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency |
In the House – Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (2/9) |
Monitor |
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Hartman |
Eastern Shore Code Counties – Maximum Hotel Rental Tax Rate – Alteration |
In the Senate – First Reading Budget and Taxation (3/20) |
Monitor |
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Qi |
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Modifications |
In the Senate – Third Reading Passed (35-12) (4/10) |
Monitor |
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Dead |
Hartman |
Labor and Employment – Maryland Healthy Working Families Act – Seasonal Temporary Workers |
In the House – Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (3/14) |
Monitor |
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Solomon |
Transportation – Highways – Tourist Area and Corridor Signage Program |
In the House – Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (2/13) |
Support |
Both Written & In Person Testimony |
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Turner |
Labor and Employment – Payment of Minimum Wage – Tipped Employees |
In the House – First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (2/16) |
Monitor |
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Salling |
Sales and Use Tax – Tax-Free Period – Spring School Shopping |
In the Senate – Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m. (1/12) |
Monitor |
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SB 34 (HB 389) |
Hester |
Department of Agriculture State Specialist for Value –Added Agriculture |
In the House- First Reading Environment and Transportation (2/10) |
Support |
Written |
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Dead |
Waldstreicher |
Labor and Employment – State Minimum Wage Rate – Acceleration (Fight for Fifteen Acceleration Act of 2023) |
In the Senate – Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/13) |
Monitor |
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Ellis |
Economic Development – Maryland Stadium Authority – Charles County Sports and Wellness Center |
In the Senate – Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m. (1/12) |
Monitor |
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Rosapepe |
Employment for Minors – Opportunities for Work (Job Opportunities for High School Students Act) |
In the Senate – Returned Passed (4/6) |
Monitor |
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President |
Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024) |
In the Senate – First Reading Budget and Taxation (1/20) |
Monitor |
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Ready |
General Provisions – Full-Year Daylight Savings Time |
In the Senate – Hearing 3/07 at 1:30 p.m. (3/7) |
Support |
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King |
Maryland Forestry Education Fund – Establishment |
In the Senate – Returned Passed (4/5) |
Support |
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Brooks |
Natural Resources – Wildlife Advisory Commission – Membership |
In the Senate – Returned Passed (4/6) |
Monitor |
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Beidle |
Public Schools – Length of School Year and Innovative School Scheduling Models – Revisions |
In the Senate – Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (2/20) |
Monitor |
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Ferguson |
Primary and Secondary Education – Extended School Year Innovation Grant |
In the Senate – Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment) (3/1) |
Monitor |
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Benson |
Maryland Fair Scheduling Act |
In the Senate – Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (1/31) |
Monitor |
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Corderman |
Economic Development – Sports Entertainment Facilities – Financing and Construction |
In the Senate – Returned Passed (4/10) |
Support |
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Gile |
Alcoholic Beverages – Manufacturer’s Licenses and Off-Site Permits |
In the House – Passed Enrolled (4/10) |
Support |
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Hershey |
State Designations – State Spirit – Maryland Rye |
In the Senate – Returned Passed (4/7) |
Support |
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President |
Department of Service and Civic Innovation and Maryland Corps Program Service Year Option Pathways – Established (Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023) |
In the Senate – Passed Enrolled (4/10) |
Support |
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President |
Fair Wage Act of 2023 |
Approved by the Governor – Chapter 2 (4/11) |
Monitor |
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Eastern Shore Senators |
Eastern Shore Code Counties – Maximum Hotel Rental Tax Rate – Alteration |
In the Senate – Recommitted to Budget and Taxation (Senator Hershey) (3/22) |
Monitor |
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Zucker |
Transportation – Highways – Tourist Area and Corridor Signage Program |
In the Senate – Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (2/7) |
Support |
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Ellis |
Labor and Employment – Payment of Minimum Wage – Tipped Employees |
In the Senate – Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (2/8) |
Monitor |
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Hayes |
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Modifications |
In the Senate – Passed Enrolled (4/10) |
Monitor |
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Carozza |
Labor and Employment – Maryland Healthy Working Families Act – Seasonal Temporary Workers |
In the Senate – First Reading Senate Rules (2/15) |
Monitor |