Bill Positions

Bill Number: HB 1471

Bill Title: Transportation - Intercounty Connector - Elimination of Funding

Bill Sponsor(s): Delegate Frush, et al.

Subject: Transportation

Committee: HRU

Bill Summary: This bill would prohibit the State Department of Transportation and the Maryland Transportation Authority from financing the Intercounty Connector.

History: None

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: The Maryland Chamber has supported the construction of the Intercounty Connector (ICC) for many years and worked in concert with the State and with other business organizations to ensure funding for this important transportation project. Connecting the I 270 corridor with other transportation modes such as the BWI International/ Thurgood Marshall Airport by way of the ICC is a critical need that has enormous economic implications for the advancing of Maryland’s work force and job base.

The ICC has been studied and been debated for years. The project must move forward as planned and approved without further delay.

Position Statement: Click here to download a pdf version of the Maryland Chamber's position statement.

Chamber Staff: Allyson Black

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.