Workgroup on Establishing a Science and Technology Best Practices and Innovation Network - Alterations

HB 855 amends Maryland's existing Workgroup on Establishing a Science and Technology Best Practices and Innovation Network by reducing the number of appointed members. Specifically, it cuts the Governor-appointed representatives from five to two in sections (5) and (6), and reduces private/nonprofit sector representatives from two to one each. The bill extends the workgroup’s deadline for reporting recommendations from December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2026, and extends the workgroup’s active period to three years and one month (ending June 30, 2027). This procedural bill modifies membership structure and timelines without creating new policy.