Human Relations - Employment Discrimination - Waiver of Immunity From Suit in Federal Court and Venue
Sponsor: Clarence K. Lam (District 12)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Waiving the State's right to immunity from suit brought in a certain federal court alleging certain employment discrimination; and authorizing certain actions alleging discrimination to be brought in a federal court of competent jurisdiction.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | MACALISTER, JAMES | MD ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | Oral |
| FAV | Gardner, Debra | PJC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gillard, Alvin | State of Maryland Commission on Civil Rights | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | kilpatrick, lancelobbyist | afscme maryland council 3 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kruger, Susan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Romberger, Tim | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVkilpatrick, lanceafscme maryland council 3Registered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network