2001 Regular Session

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 8

File Code: Economic and Community Development Crossfiled with: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 11
Sponsored By:
Delegates Barve, Kopp, and Petzold (Montgomery County Administration)
Entitled:
Biotechnology Venture Capital Programs - Study

Synopsis:

Urging the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, acting in consultation with the Maryland Bioscience Alliance and the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, to study the feasibility of establishing a State-sponsored venture capital program for biotechnology; and urging the Department to complete its study on or before November 15, 2001, and report its written findings and legislative recommendations to the Governor and the Maryland General Assembly on or before January 9, 2002.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/1
First Reading Economic Matters
2/5
Hearing 2/8 at 1:00 p.m.
4/9
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Kumar P. Barve, District 17
Delegate Nancy K. Kopp, District 16
Delegate Carol S. Petzold, District 19
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
REPORTS
STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered