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