2025 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

SB861: Economic Development - Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and Senator George C. Edwards Fund - Alterations

Legislative Summary

Altering the composition of the Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board; providing that the Executive Director serves as a nonvoting member of the Board; altering the purpose of the Senator George C. Edwards Fund to provide grant or loan funding to create jobs and significant economic development opportunities in the region; altering the criteria that the Board must consider when awarding certain grant and loan funding from the fund; etc.

Demographic Impact

Overall analysis of equity impact

Neutral
Medium ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓

Unlock Full Demographic Insights

Go beyond the overall score.

Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.

Enable full analysis features for your organization.

Contact Sales to Learn More

Or email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.

Bill History

2/3/2025
First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation
Senate
2/5/2025
Reassigned to Budget and Taxation Finance
Senate
2/7/2025
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)
Senate
3/13/2025
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Senate
3/13/2025
Favorable with Amendments {933623/1 Adopted
Senate
3/13/2025
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Senate
3/14/2025
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Senate
3/15/2025
Referred Ways and Means
House of Delegates
3/15/2025
Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates
4/2/2025
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
House of Delegates
4/2/2025
Favorable with Amendments {833025/1 Adopted
House of Delegates
4/2/2025
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
House of Delegates
4/3/2025
Third Reading Passed (131-7)
House of Delegates
4/5/2025
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Senate
4/5/2025
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Senate
4/5/2025
Passed Enrolled
Senate

Amendments

Favorable with Amendments 833025/1 Adopted

Favorable with Amendments 833025/1 Adopted

4/2/2025Adopted

Favorable with Amendments 933623/1 Adopted

Favorable with Amendments 933623/1 Adopted

3/13/2025Adopted

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed
4/3/2025
131
Yea
7
Nay
0
Not Voting
3
Absent
Result: PASSED
Third Reading Passed
3/14/2025
47
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Enrolled(4/5/2025)
Chamber
Senate

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Enrolled
Bill Text4/7/2025178.9 KB
Engrossed
Bill Text3/13/2025134.7 KB
Introduced
Bill Text2/4/2025112.9 KB
Vote Image
Vote Image1/1/197030.7 KB
Vote Image
Vote Image1/1/197037.1 KB
Vote Image
Vote Image1/1/197039.1 KB