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 In 2005, nine LLs submitted
a variety of interesting issues for study in the coming biennium. The Board
discussed at length the program process, League members' familiarity with program
positions, and the integration of local, state and national programs. The most
frequently recommended items for study were Election Process and Affordable
Housing, both of which have extensive policy positions already. So the Board
is recommending the adoption of a slightly different approach to those two items on the program, one
that combines study and action. The third item, Equality of Opportunity, is new and will be studied.State committees are made up of LL representatives. Distance is not a problem as, increasingly, work is shared through email. Anyone interested in working on a committee should contact its chair. Election Process Election Process Update Feb 2006 Convener: Carol Filipczak, cfilipczak@comcast.net, 410-730-4994. Scope of Work: A review and update of the administration of elections in Maryland, including compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act of 2000. It will include an assessment of those practices in relation to national and LWVMD positions and a discussion of recent proposals for reform in Maryland. It may, at the study committee’s discretion, include consensus or concurrence to reach additional positions. Outlook for Work: A study committee, composed of LL representatives, would review current laws (including candidates’ personal financial disclosure), regulations, standards, procedures and practices relating to the election process in national, state and local elections, including recent changes. It would assess those procedures in relation to national and LWVMD positions. The committee will develop a “fact sheet” and, if needed, propose positions for concurrence or questions for consensus. Affordable Housing Committee Chairs: Ruth Crystal (Baltimore City), ruth@cramercrystal.com, 410-323-5666 Roberta Safer (Calvert), rsafer@inorbit.com, 410-586-2364 Scope of Work: A focus and update on affordable housing throughout the state with a local information exchange on how to achieve a greater supply of housing for low- and moderate-income households. It may, at the study committee’s discretion, include consensus or concurrence to reach additional positions. Outlook for Work: A study committee, composed of LL representatives, would review current programs and practices relating to affordable housing. It would survey local jurisdictions as to programs and management practices that increase the supply of moderate priced housing. The committee will develop a “fact sheet” and, if needed, propose positions for concurrence or questions for consensus. Equality of Committee Chairs: Monda Sagalkin (Washington Co.), Mondasagalkin@aol.com, 301-432-6847 Sherry Hyman (Baltimore Co.), sherryhyman@aol.com, 410-833-7561 Scope of Work: A study of legal disparities between married and unmarried partners under state laws. Outlook for Work: A study committee, composed of LL representatives, will review, for example, health, financial, family, real estate, and estate laws. The committee will develop a “fact sheet” and questions for consensus. |
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