Public Assistance Programs – Data Sharing and Review (Welfare Program Integrity Act of 2021)
Sponsor: Delegate SaabCommittee: AppropriationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Inspector General in the Maryland Department of Health to review certain information on a certain basis; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to enter into data-sharing agreements with the Division of Vital Records and the Maryland Department of Labor for a certain purpose; etc.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Saab, Delegate Saablegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Saab, Delegate Saablegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Jefferson , Staceylobbyist | Marylanders Against Poverty | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Sabb, Sid | Sponsor | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Hessler, Thereselobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
SponsorFWA 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWAHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…