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Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts)

Sponsor: Delegate MaloneCommittee: 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 to conform to certain standards and that due regard be given to natural boundaries and boundaries of political subdivisions; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.

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Testimony (7)

MGA witness list
FAV 7Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVAntoine, JoannelobbyistCommon Cause MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVCooper, CharlieGet Money Out - MarylandOral + Written (PDF)
FAVHufnagel, BethLWVMDOral + Written (PDF)
FAVBritt, AdienaN/APosition only
FAVDemnowicz, CristiRepresent MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Malone, Delegate MalonelegislatorIndividualOral
FAVGorski, JessicaIndividualOral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVAntoine, JoanneCommon Cause MarylandRegistered for: Common Cause Maryland