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'Tech Tax' Repeal Likely to Clear Md. Senate Panel
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Madaleno also questioned the political consequences in his county of the governor's support for the millionaires tax.
"I think it could be damaging to O'Malley in the part of the state where he probably remains the strongest," Madaleno said.
Polls taken after the special session have shown O'Malley's statewide job approval rating at less than 40 percent.
O'Malley spokesman Rick Abbruzzese said the governor was continuing to meet with lawmakers "to come to a solution" on the computer services tax repeal. The tax was not included in the revenue package O'Malley proposed during the special session. It was added by the Senate.
"He supports a more progressive income tax, as opposed to making additional cuts that will have a negative impact on programs and services that the citizens of Maryland depend on," Abbruzzese said.
Senate Minority Leader David R. Brinkley (R-Frederick) said he does not anticipate any Republican support for a repeal of the computer services tax that includes the imposition of another tax. Republicans hold 14 of the Senate's 47 seats.
"We don't believe that's necessary," Brinkley said. "There's an alternative, which is to cut back on the spending increases."
