Day: April 3, 2013

State Roundup, April 3, 2013

Despite scores of attempts to weaken it, Gov. O’Malley’s gun control bill expected to be OK’d by House of Delegates today; construction industry expected to benefit from transportation bill; “ag certainty” bill would give farmers exemption from regs, but more inspections and paperwork; House panel expected to vote on legislation to tighten oversight on speed cameras; budget analysts want grant to TU baseball program to become a loan; and Senate approves comprehensive campaign reform.

Tax credit for Maryland film production rises to $25 million

An emergency bill expanding existing tax credits for film and TV production from $7.5 million to $25 million passed in the House of Delegates Tuesday, 108 votes to 31. The bill, SB183, which passed passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the governor’s desk, sparked debate on the House floor as several Republican delegates expressed staunch opposition to the initiative.

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