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Legislation


2003 Regular Session

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
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