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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Commission on LGBTQ Affairs in the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives; providing for the appointment, qualifications, terms, and removal of Commission members; requiring the Commission to elect annually a chair and vice chair and to meet under certain circumstances; authorizing the Commission to appoint a director under certain circumstances; establishing that the director is a special appointment; establishing the duties of the director and the Commission; etc.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Commission on LGBTQ Affairs within the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives. The Commission will consist of 15 members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who reflect the diversity of the state and have knowledge or interest in LGBTQ issues. The Commission will elect a chair and vice chair annually, meet as needed, and appoint a director to administer its activities. The Commission's duties include assessing challenges facing LGBTQ communities, collecting data on LGBTQ-inclusive policies and discrimination complaints, establishing best practices for LGBTQ inclusion, working with local governments on LGBTQ-inclusive laws, and publishing an annual report with policy recommendations. The Commission can seek additional funding from federal, foundation, and private sources, and the funds are subject to state auditing. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (44)
Lily Qi (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Dalya Attar (D),
Vanessa Atterbeary (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Jon Cardin (D),
Alfred Carr (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Luke Clippinger (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Kathleen Dumais (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Wanika Fisher (D),
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Jazz Lewis (D),
Brooke Lierman (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Sara Love (D),
Eric Luedtke (D),
Maggie McIntosh (D),
David Moon (D),
Nick Mosby (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Shane Pendergrass (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Alonzo Washington (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings (on 03/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0706?ys=2020RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 336084/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2020RS/amds/bil_0006/hb0706_33608401.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0706t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/hb0706_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0706f.pdf |
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