Legislation - HB1371

Title: Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment
Sponsored by: Delegates Young, Phillips, Acevero, Addison, Alston, Boyce, Coley, Lewis, Pasteur, Roberson, Ruff, and Simmons
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing the Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program in the Department of Commerce to study and promote certain trade relations; establishing an Advisory Board to conduct certain studies and make recommendations to the Department; authorizing the Department to issue certain funds to certain businesses for certain purposes; etc.

Committees

Original:: Economic Matters Click to view Recorded Media; Appropriations

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Economic Matters Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Reassigned to Economic Matters Appropriations Proceedings 22AClick to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/17/2026 Legislative Date 2/17/2026 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Economic Matters
			Text - First - Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment
House	2/16/2026	2/13/2026	Reassigned to Economic Matters Appropriations	22AClick to view Recorded Media
House	2/17/2026	2/17/2026	Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)

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