GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ANTHONY BROWN, SENATE PRESIDENT MILLER, HOUSE SPEAKER BUSCH TO HOLD BILL SIGNING CEREMONY TOMORROW

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 18, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. and House Speaker Michael Busch will hold a bill signing ceremony tomorrow.  Among legislation to be signed tomorrow is Governor O’Malley’s signature economic initiative this session, InvestMaryland, a $100 million tax credit designed to fuel at least $70 million in venture capital investment in high-tech start ups and job creation.

And just days before the 136^th running of the Preakness Stakes, Governor O’Malley will add his signature to legislation he sponsored which redistributed existing slots revenues to assist in the operations of Maryland’s racetracks, salvaging the racing season for next year and preserving thousands of jobs associated with Maryland’s horse industry. 

An official list of bills to be signed has been posted to the Governor’s website.

WHAT:           Governor, Lt. Governor, Senate President, House Speaker to hold bill signing ceremony

WHEN:           TOMORROW, Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:        Maryland State House

                        Second Floor

                        Governor’s Reception Room