Commission on African American History and Culture - Alterations (Senator Verda Welcome Act)
Sponsor: Cory V. McCray (District 45)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 452 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Commission on African American History and Culture as an independent unit in the Executive Branch of State government; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,600,000 to the Commission.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Tamara | MCAAHC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McCray, Cory | MGA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Johnson, Edwin | Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | compton, chanel | Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture / Banneker-Douglass Museum | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator McCray, Senator McCraylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Schulze, Dana | USAF Veteran | Position only |
| UNF | Bell, Connor | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Love, Janelle | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Love, William | Individual | Position only |