Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day
Sponsor: Delegate Fisher, W.Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 3/16 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Replacing references to Columbus Day in certain provisions of law with references to Indigenous Peoples' Day; and establishing that Indigenous Peoples' Day is to be observed on October 12 or, if the United States Congress designates another day for the observance of Columbus Day, the day designated by the United States Congress.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Folayan, Jennifer | Indigenous Strong | Oral |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Fisher, W., Delegate Fisher, W.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Ward, Robert | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Mohammed, Mekkah | Baltimore City Republican Central Committee | Oral |
| UNF | Pica, Johnlobbyist | Pica & Associates, LLC | Oral |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFPica, JohnPica & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Allied Universal; Automated Health Systems; Benelli USA c/o Pica & Associates, LLC; Beretta USA; Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.; Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company…