Congress, U.s.
Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 [SB-284]
Establishing the Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission as an independent unit of State government; providing for the intent of the General Assembly regarding legislative and congressional redistricting; requiring a Redistricting Commission to be selected on or before March 1, 2021, and each year ending in the number 1 thereafter; providing that the Redistricting Commission consists of nine members who are registered voters and meet certain other criteria; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson
Hearing 2/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/23/2020
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Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment [SB-266]
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: Sen. William Ferguson
Hearing 2/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/30/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 [HB-346]
Establishing the Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission as an independent unit of State government; providing for the intent of the General Assembly regarding legislative and congressional redistricting; requiring a Redistricting Commission be selected on or before March 1, 2021, and each year ending in the number 1 thereafter; providing that the Redistricting Commission consists of nine members who are registered voters and meet certain other criteria; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne Jones
Hearing 3/02 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Protection of the Federal Affordable Care Act [SJR-7]
Expressing the sharp disagreement of the General Assembly of Maryland with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act; urging the U.S. Congress to promptly protect provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act that ensure all Marylanders have access to affordable health insurance coverage, free from discriminatory rates and policies; urging the Governor of Maryland to join in urging the U.S. congress to promptly protect specified provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 3/30 At 2:30 P.m. on 03/30/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [HJR-6]
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 affirms every citizen's individual right to vote, reserves constitutional rights to natural persons, and authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
The Protection of the Federal Affordable Care Act [HJR-9]
Expressing the sharp disagreement of the General Assembly of Maryland with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act; urging the U.S. Congress to promptly protect provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act that ensure all Marylanders have access to affordable health insurance coverage, free from discriminatory rates and policies; and urging the Governor of Maryland to join in urging the U.S. Congress to promptly protect specified provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Signed By The President And The Speaker - Joint Resolution 5 on 05/25/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Establishment of a Presidential Youth Council [HJR-8]
Supporting the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council and urging the President of the United States to establish a Presidential Youth Council to advise the President of the United States and the administration on issues concerning youth; and providing that a copy of this resolution be sent by the Department of Legislative Services to specified individuals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Hixson
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power [HJR-7]
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 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission - Mid-Atlantic States Regional Districting Process [SB-1023]
Requiring the Department of Legislative Services to obtain adjusted census data and provide the census data to a temporary redistricting commission; creating a temporary redistricting commission; requiring the Commission to hold at least six public hearings and to include areas that reflect the State's geographic, racial, and ethnic diversity; requiring the Commission to prepare and adopt a districting plan and map for congressional districts; making the Act contingent on the enactment of a similar process by specified states; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton
Hearing 3/30 At 2:30 P.m. on 03/30/2018
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Districting [HB-966]
Creating the General Assembly Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create specified General Assembly districts; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying requirements for the adoption of redistricting plans; establishing the Commission to Study Congressional Districting; requiring the Commission to Study Congressional Districting to report its findings and recommendations on or before December 31, 2017; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland [HB-962]
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, 2018; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Glass
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions [HJR-4]
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.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Chang
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Extension of Statutes of Limitations Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [HJR-5]
Urging the Congress of the United States of America to extend specified statutes of limitations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Conaway
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [SJR-4]
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 affirms every citizen's individual right to vote, reserves inalienable political rights to natural persons, and authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/23/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power [SJR-3]
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 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/23/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Constitutional Convention - Amendments - Repeal [SJR-2]
Repealing and withdrawing specified applications to Congress to call a Constitutional Convention; and urging the legislatures of specified other states to repeal and withdraw such applications.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Signed By The President And The Speaker - Joint Resolution 2 on 05/25/2017