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HB 965

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Congressional Districts - Standards

Sponsor: Delegate ParrottCommittee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 3/15 at 9:30 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require congressional districts consist of adjoining territory, be compact in form, and be of substantially equal population and that due regard be given to natural boundaries and the boundaries of political subdivisions; and requiring the amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election to be held in November 2022 for adoption or rejection.

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Testimony (5)

MGA witness list
FAV 5Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVAntoine, JoannelobbyistCommon Cause MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVWaterman, DianaMFRWOral + Written (PDF)
FAVBritt, AdienaN/APosition only
FAVDecker, GregIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVDelegate Parrott, Delegate ParrottlegislatorIndividualOral

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVAntoine, JoanneCommon Cause MarylandRegistered for: Common Cause Maryland