HOUSE BILL 1053

File Code: Taxes - Income

Sponsored By:

Delegates Hixson, Healey, C. Davis, Howard, Bozman, and Shriver

Entitled:

Income Tax Credit for Services Donated by Health Care Professionals

Synopsis:

Allowing a State income tax credit for health care professionals who donate services to community health organizations providing health care services to low income individuals without charge or for a reduced charge; allowing community health organizations to submit proposals to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for allocation of the available credit for approved programs, to be assigned to health care professionals who donate their services; limiting the total available credit each year; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/11

First Reading Ways and Means

2/16

Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Sheila E. Hixson, District 20

Delegate K. Bennett Bozman, District 38

Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45

Delegate Anne Healey, District 22A

Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24

Delegate Mark K. Shriver, District 15

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also specific health occupations-

INCOME TAX

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

RULES AND REGULATIONS

SOCIAL SERVICES -see also- WELFARE

TAX CREDITS -see also- CIRCUIT BREAKER

VOLUNTEERS -see also- MARYLAND SERVICE CORPS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Tax - General

( 10-718 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered