Enoch Pratt Free Library - Operating Hours and Funding
Sponsor: Stephanie Smith (District 45)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Education - Local BillsStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 401 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring an annual appropriation of $3,000,000 to be used for branches of the Enoch Pratt Free Library that extend operating hours and services above those in effect as of January 1, 2016; declaring that it is the intent of the General Assembly to utilize increased operating hours and services to advance the library's commitment to equity, inclusion, and greater access to library resources, programs, and services; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Daniel, Heidi | Enoch Pratt Free Library | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krabbe, Gordon | Enoch Pratt Free Library | Oral |
| FAV | Mehu, Natashalobbyist | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Robinson, Lamar | The Office of Delegate Stephanie Smith | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeStefano, Amanda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Smith, Delegate Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Wilkins, Barbara | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMehu, NatashaMayor's Office of Government RelationsRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association; Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition; Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants; Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians; Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC; Maryland Works, Inc.…