Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions
Sponsor: Bryan W. Simonaire (District 31)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Defining the terms 'service dog', 'support dog', and 'therapy horse' for the purposes of the provisions of law governing the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Guibao, patricklobbyist | American Legion | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smith, Brian | Maryland Military Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Simonaire, Senator Simonairelegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Simonaire, Senator Simonairelegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | clagett, christy | maryland horse council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | joyner, ann | talisman therapeutic riding center | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…