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Introduced
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
In Committee
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the State song; establishing the State Song Advisory Panel; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Advisory Panel; requiring the Advisory Panel to review certain submissions and suggestions for a new State song and to hold at least three public hearings; requiring the Advisory Panel to report its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2020; terminating a certain provision of the Act after June 30, 2021; etc.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the existing state song of Maryland, "Maryland! My Maryland!," and establishes a State Song Advisory Panel to review public submissions and suggestions for a new state song. The Advisory Panel is required to hold public hearings and provide recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2020. The bill sets a termination date of June 30, 2021 for the Advisory Panel, after which it will cease to exist. Overall, this bill aims to replace the current state song with a new one that better reflects the values and identity of Maryland.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Kirill Reznik (D)*,
Alfred Carr (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Marc Korman (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
David Moon (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (on 01/17/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0181?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0181f.pdf |
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