Human Services - Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council - Legal Status
Sponsor: Mary Washington (District 43)Committee: FinanceSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 228 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Clarifying that the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council is a tax-exempt body politic and corporate.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Blackfield, Anne | Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Blackfield, Anne | Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Othman, Ronza | National Federation of the Blind of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Silcott, Lorna-Mae | The Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Washington, M., Senator Washington, M.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Washington, M., Senator Washington, M.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Winmond, Teara | Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth Through Empowerment, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |