Legislative

Legislative News

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business on a local, state and federal level. Please see the links below for more information on how your Chamber represents you on these matters.

Maryland General Assembly to Convene Jan. 12

The 443rd Session of the Maryland General Assembly will convene January 12, 2022. The session will last for 90 days and is scheduled to adjourn April 11. The Governor's budget is due by January 19. Click Here for the complete schedule of the 2022 Legislative Session. To track legislation and stay up-to-date on legislative activity, go to http://mgaleg.maryland.gov

2022 Legislative Session

Your Chamber is proud to present the 2022 Legislative Agenda.

Chamber Testimony:

• HB1075/SB674 - Natural Resources – State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund – Funding and Sunset – Alterations
• HB1129/SB848 - Garrett County and Allegany County – Public Schools – Virtual Education Days Pilot Programs
• HB1144/SB664 - Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Filming Locations
• HB1273 - Income Tax - Credit for Travel, Hospitality, and Entertainment

House Committee Guidelines
Senate Committee Guidelines

2022 Mountain Maryland PACE

2022 Mountain Maryland PACE was held in Annapolis on March 3-4, 2022. It was a great event that allowed the western most part of the state to meet with officials and discuss pressing issues we are having here.