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MD HB594State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act)
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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Maryland Reparations Commission, which will develop and administer a program to provide compensatory benefits to descendants of individuals enslaved in the state. The commission consists of representatives from various organizations and state agencies, as well as members appointed by the governor and the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus. The commission is tasked with creating an application process, establishing procedures for evaluating evidence of descent from enslaved individuals, and determining the amount of cash payments and other benefits to be provided to eligible applicants. The bill also requires the governor to include sufficient funding in the annual budget to carry out the commission's responsibilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
Wanika Fisher (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Ben Barnes (D),
Darryl Barnes (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Andrea Harrison (D),
Faye Howell (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Rachel Jones (D),
Cheryl Landis (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Jazz Lewis (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Karen Toles (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Geraldine Valentino-Smith (D),
Jay Walker (D),
Alonzo Washington (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:30 3/1/2022 ) (on 03/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0594?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0594f.pdf |
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