HB 960 — Maryland

Economic Development - Federal Employee-to-Entrepreneur Program - Establishment

Establishing the Federal Employee to Entrepreneur Program in the Department of Commerce to provide former or transitioning federal employees with the training, tools, and mentorship necessary for successfully transitioning to entrepreneurship; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $400,000 for the Program.

Latest action: Withdrawn by Sponsor · Mar 3, 2026

WithdrawnApplicants and ApplicationsAppropriationsBudgetsCommerce and BusinessCommerce, Department ofCurriculumEconomic DevelopmentFederal GovernmentGovernorJob TrainingPrivate Sector Labor and IndustryPublic EmployeesWork, Labor, and Employment

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Economic Matters (House of Delegates); Appropriations (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Economic Matters and Appropriations
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Feb 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled (Economic Matters)
Feb 26, 2026 · House of Delegates
Withdrawn by Sponsor
Mar 3, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Denise Roberts, Gabriel Acevero, Marlon Amprey, Edith Patterson, Scott Phillips, Kym Taylor, Veronica Turner, Jennifer White Holland, Jheanelle Wilkins, Greg Wims, Jamila Woods

No recorded floor votes yet.

Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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