Department of Housing and Community Development - Racial Equity Impact Assessment
Sponsor: Delegate CharlesCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to annually complete a racial equity impact assessment; and requiring the Department to work with independent experts to complete the assessment and make the assessment available to the public.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Clark, Rachellobbyist | Evans & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sims, Brianlobbyist | MHA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kraska, MJ | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Countess, Gregory | Maryland Legal Aid | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Perry, Andre | The Brookings Institution | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Charles, Delegate Charleslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Henry-Nickie, Makada | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Willems, Miranda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilson Randall, Claudia | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Yasgur, Stuart | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Love, William | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89…