Human Services – Secretary of Aging – Qualifications
Sponsor: Shelly Hettleman (District 11)Committee: FinanceSubject: ElderlyStatus: Special Order until later today (Senator Griffith) Adopted (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing certain qualifications for an individual appointed as the Secretary of Aging; and requiring an individual appointed as the Secretary to have extensive experience and knowledge of laws, legislation, and regulations relating to aging, programs for aging individuals, a demonstrated commitment to the mission of both the Federal Older Americans Act and the Department, and hold at least a bachelor's degree.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 10Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Douglas, Michele | Gilead Sciences | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hettleman, Shelly | MGA- Senator Hettleman | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lienhard, Carol | Maryland Senior Citizens Action Network | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Quinlan, Margolobbyist | Mental Health Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Burton, Kimberly | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lodder, Frances | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hettleman, Senator Hettlemanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Shycoff, Isabella | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tiffin, Scottlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wiseman, Beth | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVQuinlan, MargoMental Health Association of MarylandRegistered for: Mental Health Association of Maryland