Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s Amazon Plan Moves Forward In Legislature

Several Maryland lawmakers wondered aloud Wednesday whether Gov. Larry Hogan’s huge incentive package to lure Amazon’s second headquarters is too generous — or whether it should be offered at all. But a House committee voted by a slim margin to advance the plan another step toward passage.

“Let’s bring Amazon home, baby,” Del. Jay Walker (D-Prince George’s) said ahead of the count.

The bill received exactly the 12 “yes” votes needed for the 23-member committee’s approval. Six members voted against it, one abstained and others were absent.

The passage with no votes to spare could presage a lively debate as the bill reaches the floor of the full House on Thursday. The Senate voted 35-11 last week to approve the bill.

Hogan administration officials say the $5 billion package would give the state a clear advantage over others trying to woo the second headquarters and its anticipated 50,000 jobs, and they’re bullish on their odds. They call it a once-in-a-generation economic development opportunity.

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