United States of America – District of Columbia – Statehood
Sponsor: Gabriel Acevero (District 39)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: State Government - General AssemblyStatus: Hearing 3/15 at 9:30 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Urging the members of the United States Congress to enact federal legislation or propose a constitutional amendment granting legislative autonomy and statehood to the District of Columbia; and providing that copies of the Resolution be sent to certain persons.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Williams, Jos | AFL-CIO-President Emeritus/CBTU | Oral |
| FAV | Antoine, Joannelobbyist | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Perry, Beverly | Government of the District of Columbia | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | DAVIS, DERRICK | Prince George's County Council | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Acevero, Delegate Aceverolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | severn, yvette | Individual | Written (PDF) |