HB 441
Department of Legislative Services
Maryland General Assembly
2021 Session
FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE
Third Reader
House Bill 441 (Delegate McKay)
Ways and Means Budget and Taxation
Department of Assessments and Taxation - Identification Number for Business -
Task Force
This bill requires the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) to convene
a task force to study and make recommendations on the adoption of a unique Maryland
Identification Number for each business registered and licensed in the State to be used by
specified State agencies. SDAT must report to the Governor and General Assembly by
December 1, 2021, on the findings and recommendations of the task force, including any
proposed legislation. The bill takes effect June 1, 2021, and terminates June 30, 2022.
Fiscal Summary
State Effect: Any expense reimbursements for task force members and any staffing costs
are assumed to be minimal and absorbable within existing budgeted resources.
Local Effect: None.
Small Business Effect: None.
Analysis
Bill Summary: The task force must (1) study and make recommendations on the adoption
of a unique Maryland Identification Number for each business registered and licensed by
a State agency; (2) determine which State agencies could practicably use the Maryland
Identification Number, including, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of
Human Services, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of the
Environment, the Department of State Police, the Department of Transportation, the State
Department of Education, and the Maryland Insurance Administration; (3) identify which
State agencies that register or license businesses in the State could not practicably use the
Maryland Identification Number; and (4) recommend the dates by which the State agencies
that have adopted the Maryland Identification Number could begin using the Maryland
Identification Number.
Additional Information
Prior Introductions: None.
Designated Cross File: SB 366 (Senator McCray) - Budget and Taxation.
Information Source(s): Comptroller’s Office; Secretary of State; Maryland Department
of Labor; Department of Natural Resources; State Department of Assessments and
Taxation; Department of Legislative Services
Fiscal Note History: First Reader - January 29, 2021
rh/hlb Third Reader - March 22, 2021
Analysis by: Michael Sanelli Direct Inquiries to:
(410) 946-5510
(301) 970-5510
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