HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 10

File Code: Human Relations Prior Year Introduction As: HJ 12/00 - CGM

Sponsored By:

Delegates Burns, Benson, Bobo, Bronrott, C. Davis, Jones, and Nathan-Pulliam

Entitled:

Apology for Slavery

Synopsis:

Requesting the Governor of Maryland to apologize on behalf of the citizens of Maryland for the State's history of slavery, its long-held silence in the face of slavery, and the atrocities committed under slavery in the State.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/6

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Emmett C. Burns, Jr., District 10

Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24

Delegate Elizabeth Bobo, District 12B

Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16

Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45

Delegate Adrienne A. Jones, District 10

Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

HISTORICAL MATTERS

HUMAN RIGHTS

MINORITIES -see also- WOMEN

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered