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Home | Category: 2007 General Assembly SessionOctober 3, 2007Combined Reporting: Baltimore Sun Op-Ed
Today’s Baltimore Sun features an op-ed by Maryland Chamber President & CEO Kathy Snyder that attempts to set the record straight about Maryland’s business tax burden and the proposal to... More»
October 1, 2007As Living Wage Law Takes Effect, Reporting Requirements Remain a Concern
The living wage law approved last session goes into effect today. You can read the Chamber’s summary of the law here. The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has... More»
September 6, 2007Living Wage Regulations Burdensome
If your business has a contract for services with the State for over $100,000, you’ve got a problem. Regulations to be published September 14 in the Maryland Register will impose... More»
July 12, 2007Living Wage Implementation Proceeds
Although many key questions remain to be resolved, the new living wage law will take effect for most state service contracts approved after October 1, 2007. Maryland Chamber Vice President... More»
May 8, 2007Governor Signs "Living Wage" Bill
Governor Martin O’Malley signed the “living wage” law today. This new law establishes a minimum wage for employees working on state service contracts of over $100,000 at a level of... More»
May 3, 2007Living Wage -- What You Need to Know
Despite the MD Chamber’s strong opposition, the General Assembly passed legislation (HB 430) setting minimum wage levels for businesses performing service state contracts of over $100,000. The bill will be... More»
April 19, 2007How Did Your Legislators Vote?
The Maryland Chamber has posted key General Assembly votes on our website. With the political fundraising season underway, please be sure to use this information when making decisions regarding campaign... More»
Security Breach – What you Need to Know
The General Assembly passed legislation (SB 194/HB 208) stating the responsibility of businesses to safeguard personal information of customers and when and how to notify customers in the event of... More»
April 11, 20072007 Session Recap
We’ve posted a preliminary recap of the session. We’ll expand on it later this week.... More»
April 9, 2007"Living Wage" Update
Following approval of the Living Wage bill (HB 430) by the House of Delegates Friday on a vote of 88-50, the Senate Finance Committee voted 7 to 4 Saturday morning... More»
April 6, 2007Chamber on the Radio Today at 3:30 p.m.
Maryland Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Ron Wineholt will be on the Ron Smith show at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon on WBAL AM 1090. The topic will be the... More»
House Passes "Living Wage" Bill
The House of Delegates passed the “living wage” bill today 88-50. We’ll post the vote as soon as we get it. The Senate Finance Committee has scheduled a hearing for... More»
April 4, 2007Living Wage Moving?
Unions are pressuring the House Economic Matters Committee and the General Assembly leadership to vote out HB 430, which would require businesses to pay a “living wage” of $11.95 an... More»
March 30, 2007How They Voted: Senate B&T Tax Credit Disclosure
Here is yesterday’s Senate Budget and Taxation Committee vote on the tax credit disclosure bills, SB 614/HB 493. This legislation would have publicly disclosed proprietary business information and imposed burdensome... More»
March 29, 2007Price Controls Bill Moving in House
After languishing in the House Economic Matters Committee most of the session, a bill to authorize the Governor to impose price controls on any good or service in Maryland during... More»
Tax Credit Disclosure Bill Defeated
Great news from Maryland Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Ron Wineholt this afternoon. The Chamber and its allies defeated the tax credit disclosure bill that passed the House of... More»
March 27, 2007Bill Threatens Proprietary Business Information
The Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation (HB 983) that threatens to publicly disclose proprietary business information and impose burdensome reporting requirements on thousands of Maryland businesses. If your State... More»
March 23, 2007House Likely to Pass Tax Credit Dislosure Bill This Week
The House version of the tax credit disclosure bill, HB 983, has been approved by the Ways & Means Committee and will be on the House floor today. The House... More»
News & Notes for March 23, 2007
Rascovar: Showdown over health insuranceMiller says this extra tobacco tax revenue will be needed to close the state’s $1.5 billion budget deficit next year. He also notes the tobacco tax... More»
March 22, 2007So Much for "The Year of Health Care Reform"
The session began with bold predictions of major health care access expansion legislation being enacted. However, General Assembly action during the past week has seen both the Governor’s and the... More»
House Comparative Fault Bill Withdrawn
Good news this morning. HB 110, the Maryland Comparative Negligence Act, has been withdrawn. The legislation would have had a negative impact on all Maryland Businesses. Defeating the bill was... More»
March 21, 2007House Action Could Weaken Med-Mal Reform
Efforts by trial lawyers to weaken recent medical liability reforms were turned back in a House of Delegates floor vote this week. Now it appears the House will reconsider the... More»
February 7, 2007Comparative Fault Hearing is Today
HB 110, the Maryland Comparative Negligence Act, will be heard today in the House Judiciary Committee. Maryland Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Ron Wineholt has been working all week... More»
February 5, 2007Reminder: Health Care Webconference on Feb. 8
Just a quick reminder that this Thursday, Feb. 8, Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Ron Wineholt will discuss the Chamber’s health care priorities and the health care proposals under... More»
February 2, 2007News & Notes for February 2, 2007
O’Malley pledging a ‘living wage’“By setting an artificial wage floor, you undermine the whole purpose of competitive bidding,” Wineholt said. “If someone is willing to provide a service at a... More»
January 26, 2007News & Notes for January 26, 2007
New year, new governor, new outlookBusiness leaders are hopeful that more can get done this year on issues such as reducing the cost of health insurance for employers, while keeping... More»
January 23, 2007Are California Cars Coming to Maryland?
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) President Peter Kitzmiller briefed the Chamber’s Legislative Committee yesterday on SB 51/HB 44, the Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007. There’s already been a lot... More»
January 19, 2007Business Day a Success
Thanks to everyone who attended Business Day in Annapolis yesterday. The event was a huge success. Here are some photos: Governor Martin O’Malley addresses Maryland Chamber members during the Leadership... More»
January 11, 2007News & Notes for January 11, 2007
Curtain rises on ‘07 sessionIn addressing the House, Busch announced a broad legislative agenda that includes more money for school construction, an effort to expand health care coverage to at... More»
January 10, 2007O’Malley Confirmed for Business Day
Governor-elect Martin O’Malley will be attending the Legislative Briefing during Business Day in Annapolis next Thursday, January 18. We’ve been labeling him as invited in our communications because Business Day... More»
News & Notes for January 10, 2007
As Divided Government Ends, Old Rifts Could ReemergeMaryland’s experiment with divided government will come to an abrupt end in the week ahead as the predominantly Democratic General Assembly convenes today... More»
2007 General Assembly Convenes Today
The Maryland General Assembly convenes today. The Maryland Chamber’s priorities for the session include: Fiscal responsibility; Competitive state and local tax structures; Affordable health insurance; Increased transportation funding; Competitive business... More»
January 9, 2007Business Day is Next Week
The Maryland General Assembly returns to Annapolis tomorrow to kickoff its 2007 legislative session. Help the Maryland Chamber kickoff the session by attending Business Day in Annapolis next Thursday, January... More»
News & Notes for January 9, 2007
Maryland lawmakers plan study of state tax structureWhat was talked about then - and now - is a restructuring that takes into account the fact that Maryland’s service sector has... More»
January 5, 2007News & Notes for January 5, 2007
Without partisan issues, how will session shape up? O’Malley has hesitated to take any concrete positions on specific issues, including the projected budget shortfall in future years, but business leaders... More»
January 3, 2007House of Delegates Committee Assignments
The committee assignments for the incoming House of Delegates have been released. You can view them here.... More»
December 20, 2006O'Donnell to Lead House Republicans
Del. Anthony J. O’Donnell, R-Dist. 29C in Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, was elected Minority Leader yesterday by the Republicans in the House of Delegates. Christopher Shank, R-Dist. 2B in... More»
December 19, 2006Porcari to Return to Transportation Secretary Post
The Washington Post is reporting that Gov.-elect Martin O’Malley (D) will announce his selection of John D. Porcari as Secretary of Transportation today. Porcari served as Transportation Secretary for four... More»
December 18, 2006Brinkley to Lead Senate Republicans
The Associated Press is reporting that Sen. David Brinkley, R-Dist 4 in Frederick and Carroll Counties, has been selected to lead the Republicans in the State Senate. Sen. Allan Kittleman,... More»
December 6, 2006January 10: BBJ's Political Summit 2007
The Baltimore Business Journal has scheduled its 2007 Political Summit for Wednesday, January 10 at Phillips Seafood Restaurant in downtown Annapolis. This event features a roundtable discussion with Marc Steiner... More»
Bryce to Serve as O'Malley's Policy and Legislative Advisor
Governor-elect Martin O’Malley announced this week that Joe Bryce will serve as Senior Policy and Legislative Advisor for the Governor’s Office. Bryce is currently Associate Vice Chancellor for Government Relations... More»
November 28, 20062007 State Senate Committee Assignments
The State Senate has released its 2007 committee assignments. You can view a pdf list of the committees here.... More»
Miller Announces Senate Leadership Appointments
The Gazette is reporting that Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. announced a number of leadership appointments for the 2007 session. New appointments include: President Pro Tem: Sen.... More»
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