Congress, U.s.
Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Maryland Constitution - Congressional Districts - Requirements as to Territory, Form, and Boundaries [HB-1176]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to specify that the districts for the election of members of the Congress of the United States shall conform to specified requirements as to territory, form, natural boundaries, and political subdivision boundaries; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfred Carr
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014
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Support of the Efforts of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to Develop as a Free and Independent Nation [SJR-4]
Expressing the support of the General Assembly for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to take specified action regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; and providing that a copy of the resolution be sent by the Department of Legislative Services to specified individuals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Garagiola
First Reading Senate Rules on 03/01/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Crisis in Waiting Periods for Veterans with Disabilities to Receive Services from the Federal Veterans Benefits Administration [SJR-3]
Urging that specified actions be taken by Congress, the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, and the federal Veterans Benefits Administration to address the long waiting periods for veterans with disabilities who file disability compensation claims with the Baltimore Regional Office to receive services and compensation from the federal Veterans Benefits Administration; and providing that a copy of the resolution be forwarded by the Department of Legislative Services to specified individuals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 04/01/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
U.S. Constitution - Article V Amendments Convention - State Approval of Federal Debt Increases [SJR-2]
Requesting appropriate action by the U.S. Congress, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require approval from a majority of the legislatures of the separate states to increase the federal debt; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Brinkley
Hearing 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Congressional Districting Process [SB-361]
Requiring the Department of Legislative Services to obtain specified census data, adjust the census data for specified purposes, and provide the census data to a temporary redistricting commission within a specified time period; creating a temporary redistricting commission; requiring the commission to use specified census data to prepare and adopt a districting plan for congressional districting within a specified time period; specifying that a specified districting plan is the plan for the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland [SB-240]
Establishing a Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland; specifying the composition, powers, and duties of the Task Force; providing for the staffing of the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations, including suggested constitutional and legislative changes, to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2014; and terminating the Act at the end of June 30, 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 02/28/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions [HJR-3]
Urging the United States Congress to support efforts to reinstate the separation of commercial and investment banking functions in effect under the Glass-Steagall Act and to support H. R. 129.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
Hearing 3/04 At 2:00 P.m. on 03/04/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Reform of the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 [HJR-1]
Expressing support for the reform of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Hubbard
Hearing 3/04 At 2:00 P.m. on 03/04/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Congressional Districting Process [HB-832]
Requiring the Department of Legislative Services to obtain specified census data, adjust the census data for specified purposes, and provide the census data to a temporary redistricting commission within a specified time period; creating a temporary redistricting commission; requiring the commission to use specified census data to prepare and adopt a districting plan for congressional districting within a specified time period; specifying that a specified districting plan is the plan for the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tawanna Gaines
Hearing 3/11 At 2:00 P.m. on 03/11/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Election Law - Districting Plan Questions - Inclusion of Map [HB-236]
Requiring that a question that relates to the enactment of a legislative or congressional districting plan that was petitioned to referendum include a map of the State that shows the boundary lines for the legislative or congressional districts that are included in the legislative or congressional districting plan.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/11 At 2:00 P.m. on 03/11/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland [HB-233]
Establishing a Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland; specifying the composition, powers, and duties of the Commission; providing for the staffing of the Commission; requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations, including suggested constitutional and legislative changes, to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2014; providing for the termination of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 3/11 At 2:00 P.m. on 03/11/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland [HB-1269]
Establishing a Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland; specifying the composition, powers, and duties of the Task Force; providing for the staffing of the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations, including suggested constitutional and legislative changes, to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2014; and terminating the Act at the end of June 30, 2015.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations Withdrawn on 04/02/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Citizens' Congressional Redistricting Commission [HB-1199]
Creating the Citizens' Congressional Redistricting Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create congressional districts, as specified; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying requirements for the adoption of a redistricting plan; requiring the Legislative Auditor to establish and administer an online application process for individuals seeking appointment to the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/11 At 2:00 P.m. on 03/11/2013
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) [HB-1460]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require congressional districts to conform to certain standards, to prohibit the accounting for certain information relating to the voting history and party affiliation of certain individuals, and to require that due regard be given to natural boundaries and boundaries of political subdivisions; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 3/02 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) [HB-1491]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require congressional districts to conform to certain standards and that due regard be given to natural boundaries and boundaries of political subdivisions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Hearing 3/02 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
United States of America - District of Columbia - Statehood [HJR-8]
Urging the members of the United States Congress to enact federal legislation or propose a constitutional amendment granting legislative autonomy and statehood to the District of Columbia; and providing that copies of the Resolution be forwarded by the Department of Legislative Services to certain persons.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ben Barnes
Favorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/18/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Districts – Criteria and Open Hearing Process
(Fair Maps Act) [SB-967]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to amend the standards to which legislative districts are required to conform; proposing adding a new article to the Maryland Constitution to require that congressional districts conform to certain standards; requiring that due regard be given to certain boundaries; requiring the General Assembly to establish and implement an open hearing process for public input and deliberation; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Congressional Action - Surprise Billing - Air Ambulance [SJR-5]
Urging the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that prohibits the balance billing of consumers by certain air ambulances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Referred Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/06/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Congressional Term Limits Amendment [HJR-5]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or a member of the U.S. Senate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Hearing 3/02 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment [HB-341]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require single-member delegate districts; altering certain standards for the drawing of legislative districts; proposing a new article to the Maryland Constitution to establish standards for the drawing of congressional districts; establishing a Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission divide the State into certain legislative districts and congressional districts; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne Jones
Hearing 3/02 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020