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

Bill

Sponsor

Title

Status

Position

Notes

HB 56 (SB 60)

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

HB 186 (SB 95)

Hartman

Eastern Shore Code Counties – Maximum Hotel Rental Tax Rate – Alteration

In the House – Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m. (1/17) – Ways and Means

Support

Letter of support submitted.

HB 228 (SB 259)

Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee

Natural Resources – Maryland State Parks – Funds and Plan Alterations

In the House – Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (2/1) – Environment and Transportation

Monitor

 

HB 350 (SB 360)

The Speaker

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

In the House – First Reading Appropriations (1/17)

Support

In Person and Written

Submitted and Complete

HB 351 (SB 361)

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

HB 390 (SB 341)

Henson

Commission on African American History and Culture – Museum Name Change

In the Senate – First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (2/16)

Support

Was not added until after the hearing.

HB 467

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In the House – Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/12)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

HB 688 (SB 616)

Barnes

Maryland Historical Trust – Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program – Funding

In the House – Hearing 2/13 at 12:00 p.m. (2/1) – Appropriations

Support

Letter of Support Submitted

HB 741 (SB 804)

Phillips

Northwest Baltimore County Sports Tourism Facility – Feasibility Study

In the House – Hearing 2/28 at 12:30 p.m. (2/27) – Appropriations

Support

v

HB 742 (SB 770)

Frederick County Delegation

Frederick County – Alcoholic Beverages – Stadium License

In the House – Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (2/1) – Economic Matters

Support

Letter of Support Submitted

HB 765

Wells

Property Tax – Credit for Hotel or Residential Development Projects

In the House – Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (2/5) – Ways and Means

Support

Letter of Support Submitted

HB 840 (SB 976)

Hartman

Vehicle Laws – Annual Vehicle Shows – Motor and Trailer Homes

In the House – Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (2/5) – Environment and Transportation

Support

In person and Written

Submitted and Complete

HB 897 (SB 896)

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

HB 916 (SB 787)

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

HB 920 (SB 853)

Washington County Delegation

Washington County – Alcoholic Beverages – Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

In the House – Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (2/2) – Economic Matters

Support

Letter of Support Submitted

HB 1032

Solomon

Highways – Tourist Area and Corridor Signage Program

In the House – Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (2/8) – Environment and Transportation

Support

In Person and Written 

Completed and Submitted

HB 1281 (SB 14)

Hartman

Economic Development – Tourism Zones – Designation and Benefits

In the House – Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. (2/9) – Ways and Means

 

In Person and Written 

Completed and Submitted

HB 1306

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 Support Submitted

HB 1319

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 Support Submitted

HB 1416 (SB 618)

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

 

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

SB 14 (HB 1281)

Jackson

Economic Development – Tourism Zones – Designation and Benefits

In the Senate – Hearing 1/18 at 12:00 p.m. (1/9) – Budget and Taxation

Support with Amendment

Hearing Prior to Cmmt Vote

SB 60 (HB 56)

Carozza

Worcester County – Motor Home and Recreational Trailer Shows – Out-of-State Dealers

In the House – First Reading Environment and Transportation (2/23)

Support

In Person and Written 

Completed and Submitted

SB 95 (HB 186)

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

SB 160

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

SB 209

Chair, Finance Committee

Economic Development – Maryland Economic Development Commission – Alterations

In the House – Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m. (3/7) – Ways and Means

Monitor

Per L. Fitzsimmons, MTC does not need to take a position

SB 259 (HB 228)

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

 

SB 321

Jackson

Property Tax – Credit for Hotel or Residential Development Projects

In the House – Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. (3/5) – Ways and Means

Support

added after the hearing

SB 341 (HB 390)

McCray

Commission on African American History and Culture – Museum Name Change

In the House – First Reading Health and Government Operations (2/12)

Support

Letter of Support submitted

SB 360 (HB 350)

President

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

In the Senate – First Reading Budget and Taxation (1/17)

Support

In Person and Written 

Completed and Submitted

SB 361 (HB 351)

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

In the Senate – First Reading Budget and Taxation (1/17)

Monitor

In Person and Written 

Completed and Submitted

SB 428

McKay

Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2024

In the Senate – Second Reading Passed (3/6)

Support

Letter of Support submitted

SB 565

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

SB 603

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

SB 616 (HB 688)

Guzzone

Maryland Historical Trust – Historical and Cultural Museum Assistance Program – Funding

In the House – First Reading Appropriations (2/21)

Support

Letter of Support submitted

SB 618 (HB 1416)

Carter

Economic Development – Maryland Stadium Authority – Creation of Pimlico Site Master Plan

In the Senate – Hearing canceled (2/13) – Budget and Taxation

Hold / Monitor

 

SB 770 (HB 742)

Frederick County Senators

Frederick County – Alcoholic Beverages – Stadium License

In the Senate – Second Reading Passed (3/6)

Support

Letter of Support submitted

SB 787 (HB 916)

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

SB 804 (HB 741)

Brooks

Northwest Baltimore County Sports Tourism Facility – Feasibility Study

In the Senate – Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (2/2) – Finance

Support

Letter of Support submitted

SB 853 (HB 920)

Washington County Senators

Washington County – Alcoholic Beverages – Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

In the Senate – Second Reading Passed (3/6)

Support

Letter of Support submitted

SB 896 (HB 897)

Carter

Baltimore Convention and Tourism Redevelopment and Operating Authority Task Force

In the Senate – Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (2/6) – Finance

Support

In Person and Written 

Completed and Submitted

SB 976 (HB 840)

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

SB 1070

Dead

McKay

Financial Institutions – Heritage Areas – Canal Place

In the Senate – Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/4)

Oppose

Withdrawn