Public Information Act – Public Access Ombudsman – Delegation of Powers
Sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (District 47)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: State Government - Regulations and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 665 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Public Access Ombudsman to delegate to a staff member of the Office of Public Access Ombudsman any of the powers and duties granted to the Ombudsman that are appropriate to the staff member's training and expertise.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Antoine, Joannelobbyist | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stakel, Danielle | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kershner, Lisa | Public Access Ombudsman | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Klemm, Sara | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Snyder, Rebeccalobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |