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MD HB181

MD HB181
General Provisions - State Song - Advisory Panel


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Introduced
01/15/2020
In Committee
01/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (on 01/17/2020)

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