Bill > SB972

This bill modifies the composition and operations of the Anne Arundel County Board of License Commissioners (the Board) in several key ways. It increases the Board's membership from three to five members, with new requirements that members be recommended by county House or Senate delegation members, reside in the county, and meet standards of character and integrity. The bill limits political party and legislative district representation, ensuring no more than three members can be from the same political party and no more than two can be from the same state legislative district. The legislation also mandates that the Board adopt and publish an ethics policy related to conflicts of interest, and prohibits the Board from using racial or ethnic information provided on license applications as a factor in licensing decisions. Furthermore, the Board is now required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the racial breakdown of disciplinary actions taken in the previous calendar year. These changes aim to enhance the Board's diversity, transparency, and fairness in licensing and disciplinary processes. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for implementation of these new provisions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0972?ys=2025RS