State of Maryland Advocacy

Photo Credit: Jonathan Sachs

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is the leading advocate for businesses in our community at the state level.

Our legislative committee forms policy positions consistent with our goal to expand business growth in the county.

2012 Maryland General Assembly - Chamber Testimony/Positions/Actions:

• Briefing/Policy Memo.
• TAKE ACTION to SUPPORT.

• Briefing/Policy Memo
• TAKE ACTION

• Briefing/Policy Memo
• TAKE ACTION

Maryland Legislative Agenda

Each piece of legislation is consistent with our Maryland Legislative Agenda and our priority issue areas.

Bill Profile Summary

For a complete bill profile summary, please contact Jonathan Sachs at jsachs@mcccmd.com

2011 State Legislative Accomplishments

In 2011, MCCC led the charge on many initiatives of importance to our members.

InvestMaryland – MCCC was a leader in reshaping the InvestMaryland bill, propsed by Governor O'Malley, and advocating for its passage. InvestMaryland could generate up to $100 million in venture capital funds to invest in state-based companies. The money for the program is raised by auctioning off tax credits to insurance companies.

Tax Policy  – MCCC has been a leader on tax policy issues, and we remain opposed to Combined Reporting and Sales taxes on business to business services because of their detrimental impact on our headquarter companies and our small businesses.