Legislative and Congressional Districts – Criteria and Open Hearing Process (Fair Maps Act)
Sponsor: Senator WashingtonCommittee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to amend the standards to which legislative districts are required to conform; proposing adding a new article to the Maryland Constitution to require that congressional districts conform to certain standards; requiring that due regard be given to certain boundaries; requiring the General Assembly to establish and implement an open hearing process for public input and deliberation; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 4Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bradford, Tierralobbyist | Common Cause MD | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Oleson, Ashley | LWVMD | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Little, Kobi | NAACP | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Washington, Senator Washingtonlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |