Maryland Legislature Introduces Resolution Supporting Reparations

• Original File can be found [here]

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 4
File Code: Human Relations Crossfiled with: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4

Sponsored By:
Senators Exum, Britt, Conway, Currie, Gladden, Hughes, Jones, Lawlah, and McFadden

Entitled:
Reparations for the Enslavement of African Americans

Synopsis:

Supporting the national request for congressional hearings and a federal commission to study and consider reparations for African Americans, and educating Americans about the history of slavery and its current repercussions.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:
Senator Nathaniel Exum, District 24
Senator Gwendolyn Britt, District 47
Senator Joan Carter Conway, District 43
Senator Ulysses Currie, District 25
Senator Lisa A. Gladden, District 41
Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40
Senator Verna L. Jones, District 44
Senator Gloria Lawlah, District 26
Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, District 45

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONGRESS, U. S
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HISTORICAL MATTERS
HUMAN RIGHTS
REPARATIONS

Documents:
Bill Text (Displayed in Rich Text Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in Word Format): Available

Amendments: None offered