Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 490: State Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces, and Workgroups - Elimination of Citizenship Requirements and Establishment of Diversity Requirements

In committee Last action January 30, 2025: Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

SB 490 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces, and Workgroups - Elimination of Citizenship Requirements and Establishment of Diversity Requirements. Primary sponsor: Mary Washington (Democratic), Charles Sydnor (Democratic), Jim Rosapepe (Democratic), Anthony Muse (Democratic), Cory McCray (Democratic), Clarence Lam (Democratic), Nancy King (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Katie Hester (Democratic), Antonio Hayes (Democratic), Guy Guzzone (Democratic), Brian Feldman (Democratic), Arthur Ellis (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Joanne Benson (Democratic), Cheryl Kagan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary Washington (Democratic); Charles Sydnor (Democratic); Jim Rosapepe (Democratic); Anthony Muse (Democratic); and 12 more.