Testimony: Declaration of Rights – Campaign Financing Right to Know
Today, we testified in support of SB 895 to enshrine rights into the Maryland constitution for transparency for political spending and for publicly financed elections.
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Testimony: Consumer Protection – Right to Repair – Farm Equipment
Today, we testified on legislation introduced by Del. Hornberger to establish the right to repair for farm equpiment in Maryland.
Testimony: Energy and Water Efficiency Standards
Establishing minimum efficiency standards for our appliances will save energy, protect public health, and lower utility bills.
Testimony: Truth in Recycling Act
Numerous studies, including one by the Consumer Brand Association, have shown that most consumers assume the chasing arrows symbol signifies that an item is able to be recycled. Many of us take the time to check every container we use, and if we see that chasing arrows symbol somewhere on the container, we rinse it out thoroughly, and throw it in the recycling bin.
Testimony: Election Judges – Training and Signs – Accommodations for Voters in Need of Assistance
Today, we testified on HB 702 to require election judges to be trained on what methods judges can use to assist elderly voters and voters with disabilities and also require a sign outlining these methods to be placed at polling sites. You can read our written testimony here.
Testimony: Voters’ Rights Protection Act of 2022
Today, we testified on HB 538 to extend the number of days that early voting centers are open to the public. Our written testimony can be found here.
Testimony: Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022
We support SB528, the Climate Solutions Now Act, because it improves upon our state’s current plan and puts us on a better path to reach these goals.
Testimony: Department of the Environment – Enforcement Authority
Today we submitted testimony in support of SB221to close gaps in enforcement authority for the Maryland Department of Environment regarding violations of drinking water, wastewater, or wetlands laws. We thank Attorney General Frosh for making this critical legislation a priority in his final year as Attorney General. You can read our testimony below
Testimony: Protecting Maryland Families and Firefighters from “forever chemicals”
Today we are testifying in support of SB273, the George "Walter" Taylor Act to protect Maryland families and firefightetrs from toxic "forever chemicals."