Environmental Human Rights
Sponsor: Regina T. Boyce (District 43A)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Reaffirming the principle enshrined in the Maryland Environmental Policy Act that every person has the fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment; and requiring the State to rededicate itself, its agencies, and all concerned stakeholders to furthering the development, implementation, and enforcement of certain environmental laws, practices, and policies for the benefit of both current and future generations.
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Testimony (28)
MGA witness listFAV 24FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Carrington, Darrell | Carrington & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Isaacson, Evan | Chesapeake Legal Alliance | Oral |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hoffman, Kirsten | Green Towson Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brack, Margaret | MEPPN | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kraska, MJ | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Simon, Robert | Maryland Catholics for Our Common Home | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carella, Veronika | Maryland Children's Environmental Health Coalition (MD CEHC) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phelps, Jr., Kenneth | Maryland Episcopal Public Policy Network | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Position only |
| FAV | Coleman, Ryan | President, Randallstown NAACP | Position only |
| FAV | Gillespie, Gary | Salutation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Burnett, Allison | Southern Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Board, Inc. | Position only |
| FAV | Egan, Ashleylobbyist | UULM-MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arndt, Dave | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cardin, Nina | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Boyce, Delegate Boycelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Duffy, James | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gagnon, Kathleen | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Gayle, Linda | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | LAPORTE, MARIE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Miller, Claire | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| UNF | Katz, Janet | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Welch, Franklin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |