State Board of Elections and Local Boards of Elections - Membership and Staff
What this bill does
Requiring each member of the State Board of Elections to have at least 5 years of experience in administering elections and have extensive knowledge of State election laws; establishing the position of Racial Equity Coordinator within the State Board to ensure that all registered voters across the State receive the same treatment and access to resources, investigate racial disparities in ballot access and voter turnout, and make recommendations on ways to improve racial equity in the administration of elections in the State; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (8)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Antoine, Joannelobbyist | Common Cause Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Washington, Mary | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Little, Rev. Kobi | NAACP Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Garland, Lynn | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Washington, Senator Washingtonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Maryland Stands Up! Inc | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |