ADVOCACY

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LEGISLATIVE AREAS OF INTEREST

TAXATION
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TAXATION

We support a reduced cost of doing business, continued work with the Augustine Commission, and advancing tax policy reforms that may include:

  • tax relief for pass-through entities
  • defeat of combined reporting and other anti-employer legislation
  • reduction of the corporate income tax
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TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION

We will continue to work with our broad-based coalition of businesses, trade groups and associations to advance solutions to statewide transportation needs through:

  • improved state transportation networks that boost economic activity, reduce congestion and commute times, and safely and reliably transport people and goods
  • sustainably funded initiatives
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CIVIL LIABILITY
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CIVIL LIABILITY

We support fewer incentives for litigation that disproportionately awards plaintiffs, via policies that:

  • maintain the current standard of contributory negligence, damages caps and punitive damages
  • promote meaningful tort reform to reduce defensive medicine and medical liability rates
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

We support market-driven solutions to reduce energy costs that will:

  • maintain the balance between economic needs and environmental concerns
  • support incentives for businesses’ voluntary energy efficiency rather than mandates or penalties for inefficiency
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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

We promote fairness and protect employer interests, and will:

  • oppose excessive mandates and paid leave requirements
  • oppose state-led efforts which put employers in conflict with federal discrimination laws
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COMPETITIVE & TRANSPARENT HEALTH CARE
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COMPETITIVE & TRANSPARENT HEALTH CARE

We support meaningful health care reform that lowers the overall cost of health care, via policies that:

  • oppose government competition with the private market
  • expand tax incentives for employers
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EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

We support an education system which produces a well-educated, well-trained Maryland workforce for tomorrow’s business needs through policies that:

  • address the need to access affordable education and skills training programs such as P-TECH and EARN, which will prepare Maryland students for college or careers
  • support workforce development programs that have clear performance criteria and are targeted to the employment needs of the business community
  • encourage entrepreneurship and internship programs
  • foster adult learning programs
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2018 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

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