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Current State Policy Positions

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce advocates to ensure that your business has the best chance to grow, and that policies have a positive impact on our community. ​
Government policy has the ability to impact your business drastically. New laws can either put up barriers for growth, or open new roads to success. With our voice, we advocate on behalf of the Metro Maryland business community. 

To learn more about our advocacy priorities, click here. 
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2023 State Legislation

​Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Attorney General Anthony Brown, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and members of Maryland's General Assembly were sworn in in January 2023.

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the Maryland General Assembly convened its 2023 Legislative Session.​
  • Read MCCC's 2022 Legislative Session Report.
Navigate to:
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General Statewide Policy Positions

2023 Maryland Legislative Session
See all 2023 Maryland Legislative Session bills and actions here.

Montgomery County Delegation Legislation
MC-PG 104-23: Montgomery County - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Restructuring Task Force - Establishment
Lead Sponsor: Senator Kramer

MCCC Position: Oppose


Summary: Establishes a task force to study the feasibility of transferring Montgomery County-specific duties of the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission to the Montgomery County government and recommendations on restructuring the Commission to no longer include Montgomery County. Requires a report to be submitted on or before December 1, 2024.
  • Read MCCC's testimony on MC_PG 104-23.

MC-PG 105-23: Montgomery County - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Commissioner Requirements and Open Meetings (Montgomery County Planning Trust and Transparency Act of 2023)
Lead Sponsor: Senator Kramer

MCCC Position: Oppose


Summary: Alters the appointment process, salary authorization process, and terms for commissioners appointed to the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission from Montgomery County. Requires the County Executive to appoint one member of the Commission who shall serve as the chair or vice chair of the Commission and chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board.
  • Read MCCC's testimony on MC_PG 105-23.

Taxes and Fees
Senate Bill 12
Corporations and Associations - Annual Report Filing Fees - Electronic Filing Exemption

Lead Sponsor: Senator Brooks
MCCC Position: Support


Summary: Senate Bill 12 waives the filing fees paid by corporations and other business entities to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation for electronically filed annual reports beginning in Fiscal Year 2024.
  • Read MCCC's testimony on Senate Bill 12.

Statewide Elected Officials
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Governor Wes Moore
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Attorney General Anthony Brown
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller
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Comptroller Brooke Lierman

Montgomery County Delegation
See all current Montgomery County Delegation legislation here.
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