Amendments Convention Called Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution - Delegation to the Convention
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: State Government - Regulations and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the General Assembly to appoint a delegation to an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution and an advisory committee under certain circumstances and in accordance with certain requirements; providing for the membership of the delegation; providing for the qualifications, oath, compensation, and duties of a commissioner to the delegation; establishing the operations of the delegation and the advisory committee; etc.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bedard, Maria M. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Holly, Julie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lipko, Seth | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Taylor, Sallie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thompson, Chuck | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Smalls, Cindylobbyist | AFSCME | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Antoine, Joannelobbyist | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Soreng, Nancy | Individual | Written (PDF) |