Reparations
Maryland 2025 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission [HB-1422]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to study and make recommendations relating to appropriate benefits to be made to individuals whose ancestors were enslaved in the State or were impacted by certain inequitable government policies; and requiring the Commission to submit a preliminary report by January 1, 2027, and a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2027.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Hearing 2/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2025
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State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission [SB-587]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to study and make recommendations relating to appropriate benefits to be made to individuals whose ancestors were enslaved in the State or were impacted by certain inequitable government policies; and requiring the Commission to submit a preliminary report by January 1, 2027, and a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2027.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse
Referred Health And Government Operations on 03/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) [SB-469]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program to provide compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State; providing that any individual whose ancestors were enslaved in the State is eligible to receive certain benefits; authorizing the Commission to seek the assistance of State agencies to develop and evaluate processes and applications; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill such sums as necessary to carry out the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. (education, Energy, And The Environment) on 01/30/2025
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Compensation for Individuals Erroneously Convicted - Alterations [HB-1086]
Altering certain benefits that a certain individual who has been erroneously convicted of a crime is entitled to receive; requiring the State to notify a certain individual of certain information in writing under certain circumstances when the State intends to reduce or prevent an award of compensation to the individual; and repealing obsolete provisions of law relating to the filing of a certain petition for compensation.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 138 on 04/25/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Compensation for Individuals Erroneously Convicted - Alterations [SB-890]
Altering certain benefits that a certain individual who has been erroneously convicted of a crime is entitled to receive; requiring the State to notify a certain individual of certain information in writing under certain circumstances when the State intends to reduce or prevent an award of compensation to the individual; and repealing obsolete provisions of law relating to the filing of a certain petition for compensation.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 139 on 04/25/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
State Government – Maryland Reparations Commission – Establishment (Maryland Repair Act) [HB-851]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program to provide compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State; providing that any individual whose ancestors were enslaved in the State is eligible to receive certain benefits; authorizing the Commission to seek the assistance of State agencies to develop and evaluate processes and applications; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill such sums as necessary to carry out the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Diana Fennell
First Reading Health And Government Operations on 02/02/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund - Funding (Maryland Reparations Act of 2024) [SB-622]
Requiring that a certain amount of revenue from the State individual income tax and Maryland estate tax be distributed to the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund; altering the rates and rate brackets under the State income tax on certain income of individuals; providing for an additional State individual income tax rate on the net capital gains of individuals; altering a certain limit on the unified credit used for determining the Maryland estate tax; increasing the rate of the sales and use tax for cannabis from 9% to 14%; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/29/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors. [SB-238]
Establishes a working group to examine reparations for victims of child sexual abuse and the fiscal impact for childcare insurance providers, including increased premiums. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Michelle Kidani
Reported From Hhs (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2230) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/12/2024
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment [HB-875]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program to provide compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State; providing that any individual whose ancestors were enslaved in the State is eligible to receive certain benefits; authorizing the Commission to seek the assistance of State agencies to develop and evaluate processes and applications; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill such sums as are necessary to carry out the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) [HB-409]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program to provide compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State; providing that any individual whose ancestors were enslaved in the State is eligible to receive certain benefits; authorizing the Commission to seek the assistance of State agencies to develop and evaluate processes and applications; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill such sums as necessary to carry out the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gabriel Acevero
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Economic Justice and Racial Reconciliation Act [HB-49]
Establishing the Commission for Economic Justice and Racial Reconciliation to study racial disparities in wealth and resources as a result of tax laws and systems in place in the State from the Reconstruction Era through the enactment of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964; requiring the Commission to make recommendations relating to compensation of the State's African American communities for the racial disparities identified, to study possible sources of State funding, and to make recommendations for legislation; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marlon Amprey
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/13/2023
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) [HB-594]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program to provide compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State; providing that any individual whose ancestors were enslaved in the State is eligible to receive certain benefits; authorizing the Commission to seek the assistance of State agencies to develop and evaluate processes and applications; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill such sums as necessary to carry out the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Walker
Hearing 3/01 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/03/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Economic Justice and Racial Reconciliation Act [HB-159]
Establishing the Commission for Economic Justice and Reconciliation to study racial disparities in wealth and resources as a result of tax laws and systems in place in the State from the Reconstruction Era through the enactment of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964; requiring the Commission to make recommendations relating to compensation of the State's African American communities for the racial disparities identified, to study possible sources of State funding, and to make recommendations for future legislation; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marlon Amprey
Hearing Canceled on 01/25/2022
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) [HB-121]
Establishing the Maryland Reparations Commission; providing for the composition, staffing, chair and vice chair, and terms of the members of the Commission; providing that the purpose of the Commission is to develop and administer a program for the provision of compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State; providing that any individual whose ancestors were enslaved in the State is eligible to receive benefits administered by the Commission; declaring the intent of the General Assembly; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wanika Fisher
Hearing 1/28 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
State Government - Legislative and Executive Branches - Workplace Bullying [SB-556]
Requiring each manager and supervisor in the Legislative and Executive branches of State government to immediately report to the appointing authority or head of the principal unit certain incidents of workplace bullying; providing that it is the intent of the State to educate all employees about bullying, ensure that bullying is not tolerated, and deal appropriately with bullying in the workplace; requiring certain human resources departments to collect and share data on complaints and reports; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Unfavorable Report By Finance; Withdrawn on 03/11/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
State Government - Legislative and Executive Branches - Workplace Bullying [HB-57]
Requiring each manager and supervisor in the Legislative and Executive branches of State government to immediately report to the appointing authority or head of the principal unit certain incidents of workplace bullying; providing that it is the intent of the General Assembly to educate all employees about bullying, ensure that bullying is not tolerated, and deal appropriately with bullying in the workplace; requiring certain human resources departments to collect and share data on complaints and reports; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. The Speaker
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations; Withdrawn on 03/05/2019
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Public-Private Partnerships - Disclosure of Involvement in Deportations - Requirement [SB-754]
Prohibiting, under specified circumstances, a reporting agency from entering into a public-private partnership or executing an agreement, under a specified provision of law, with a private entity; requiring a private entity to certify to the reporting agency whether the entity had direct involvement in the deportation of specified victims; requiring an entity, under specified circumstances, to certify to the reporting agency specified information; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway
Hearing 3/13 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/13/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Public-Private Partnerships - Disclosure of Involvement in Deportations - Requirement [HB-1326]
Prohibiting, under specified circumstances, a private entity from being qualified as a bidder for a public-private partnership; requiring an entity to certify to the reporting agency whether the entity had direct involvement in the deportation of specified victims; requiring an entity, under specified circumstances, to certify and disclose to the reporting agency specified information regarding the entity's direct involvement in the deportation of specified victims; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
Hearing 3/10 At 2:00 P.m. (ways And Means) on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Environment - Presumptive Impact Areas - Contamination Caused by Gas Wells in [SB-636]
Establishing for each permit to drill a gas well in deep shale deposits a presumptive impact area around the gas well; requiring a permittee to replace a water supply under specified circumstances; authorizing the permittee to avoid restoration under specified circumstances; prohibiting the Department of the Environment from requiring a permittee to replace a water supply or compensate an owner under specified circumstances; authorizing the Department to adopt regulations; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Frosh
Re-referred Environmental Matters on 04/09/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Environment - Presumptive Impact Areas -Contamination Caused by Gas Wells in [HB-1123]
Establishing for each permit to drill a gas well in deep shale deposits a presumptive impact area around the gas well; requiring a permittee to replace a water supply under specified circumstances; authorizing the permittee to avoid restoration under specified circumstances; prohibiting the Department of the Environment from requiring a permittee to replace a water supply or compensate an owner under specified circumstances; authorizing the Department to adopt regulations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Heather Mizeur
Approved By The Governor on 05/22/2012