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This bill aims to ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions in the state. It requires that all appointive boards and commissions be gender-balanced, with no more than one-half of the members being of the same gender. It also mandates that the racial and ethnic composition of each board and commission reflect the percentage of racial and ethnic minorities in the general population, and encourages the appointment of women of color. The bill includes exceptions for boards and commissions with a core mission to enhance opportunities for a specific gender, race, or ethnicity, and for political subdivisions that have made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person in compliance with the gender balance requirement. Additionally, the bill requires the publication of an annual report on the demographic data of public board and commission applicants, nominees, and appointees.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4153