Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - The American Dream
Sponsor: Ashanti Martinez (District 22)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 3:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Affirming Maryland's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a foundation of the American Dream; and encouraging local, State, and federal policymakers, educational institutions, workplaces, and other organizations to adopt and uphold DEI principles.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableUNF 7Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Brand, Bethany | Bethany L. Brand | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Bussey, Jordynlobbyist | Deliver the American Dream | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dove, Spencer | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chaudry, Zainab | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Crespo, Virginialobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Martinez, Delegate Martinezlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hollywood, Nicole | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Latino Caucus, Maryland Legislative | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | York, Katie | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lombardo, Darren | Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Benhoff, Jean | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |