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HB 1488

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Constitutional Language - Modernization

Sponsor: Dana Jones (District 30A)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering terminology in the Maryland Constitution to be gender-neutral.

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Testimony (11)

MGA witness list
FAV 8FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVLierman, BrookeComptroller of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVJones, DanaMaryland General AssemblyWritten (PDF)
FAVBirckhead, JaneenMaryland Military DepartmentOral
FAVClark, TiffanyOffice of the Attorney GeneralWritten (PDF)
FAVLore, MichaelOffice of the Secretary of StateWritten (PDF)
FAVCaucus, Women'sWomen Legislators of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVAruna Miller, LT GovernorIndividualOral
FAVDelegate Jones, D., Delegate Jones, D.legislatorIndividualOral
UNFDeMinco, LynneBCRWPosition only
UNFBrocato, DeborahIndividualPosition only
UNFLang, AlanIndividualPosition only

Organizations on record