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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Washington | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Charles Sydnor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Jim Rosapepe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Cory McCray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Nancy King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Antonio Hayes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Guy Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Brian Feldman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Arthur Ellis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Joanne Benson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Cheryl Kagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment