Organization on the record
The Arc Maryland
Bills
32
27 for · 5 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
34%
11 of 32 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1323 Health Care Decisions Act - Surrogate Decision Making - Hospital Surrogate Committee | UNFPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 384 Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established | FAVPDF | Dols, Sharon | Vetoed |
| SB 157 Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established | FAVPDF | Dols, Sharon | Vetoed |
2024 Regular Session3 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 903 Education - Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Program and Fund - Established | FAV | Nepomuceno, Coni | Enacted |
| SB 796 Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established | FWAPDF | Dols, Sharon | Did not advance |
| SB 797 Education - Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Program and Fund - Established | FAVPDF | Nepomuceno, Coni | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 302 Public Health - Rare Disease Advisory Council | FWAPDF | Dols, Sharon | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 559 Estates and Trusts - Supported Decision Making | FAVPDF | Nepomuceno, Coni | Enacted |
2021 Regular Session3 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 247 Election Law - Accommodations for Voters in Need of Assistance | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 370 Education - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh's Act) | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 405 Special Education - Judicial Actions - Attorney's Fees and Related Costs | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session21 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 10 Public Buildings - Changing Facilities - Personal Care for Adults | FAV | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 33 Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult - Causing Severe Emotional Distress | FWAPDF | Kolp, Ande | Enacted |
| HB 140 Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Plain Language Requirement | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 142 Election Law - Voting Order Priority - Individuals Who Need Extra Assistance | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 152 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2020 | FWAPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 255 Health Care Facilities - Hospitals and Related Institutions - Discrimination Protections | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 691 Health Occupations - Nurse Practitioners - Certifications of Competency and Incapacity | FWAPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 718 State Department of Education - Early Literacy and Dyslexia Practices - Guidance and Assistance | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| HB 1314 Election Law - Voting Systems - Accessibility for Voters With Disabilities | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| SB 56 Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Plain Language Requirement | FAVPDF | Kolpe, Ande | Did not advance |
| SB 65 Counties - Construction of Sidewalks and Crosswalks - Safe Alternative Routes to Public Schools | FWAPDF | KOLP, ANDE | Did not advance |
| SB 78 Public Schools - Student Discipline Regulations - Remedial Measures | UNFPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| SB 192 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2020 | FWAPDF | Kolp, Ande | Enacted |
| SB 539 Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | FWAPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| SB 547 Health Care Facilities - Hospitals and Related Institutions - Discrimination Protections | FWAPDF | kolp, ande | Did not advance |
| SB 604 Public and Nonpublic Schools – Medical Cannabis – Policy for Administration During School Hours and Events (Connor and Raina’s Law) | UNFPDF | Kolp, Ande | Enacted |
| SB 605 Public Schools - Medical Cannabis - Guidelines for Administration to Students | UNFPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| SB 637 Children – Therapeutic Child Care Program – Funding | FAVPDF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| SB 783 Special Education - Judicial Actions - Attorney's Fees and Related Costs | FAV | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |
| SB 851 Human Services – Department of Disabilities – Accessibility Programs | FAV | Kolp, Ande | Enacted |
| SB 853 Education - Voluntary Ethical Special Education Advocate Certificate Program | UNF | Kolp, Ande | Did not advance |