State Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces, and Workgroups - Elimination of Citizenship Requirements and Establishment of Diversity Requirements
Sponsor: Jamila J. Woods (District 26)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Eliminating citizenship requirements for boards and commissions; and requiring that members of boards, committees, commissions, task forces, and workgroups reflect the full diversity of the State to the extent practicable.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Catholic Charities | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peusch, Christina | Maryland State Child Care Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Dana | Women's Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Woods, Delegate Woodslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Enagonio, Liz | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Latino Caucus, Maryland Legislative | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…