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2009 Agenda

In November, MLAW hosted its Fall Agenda Conference.  Advocacy and women’s groups were invited to present legislative initiatives for consideration.  The criteria for initiatives to be presented at the Conference were:  

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Must address a women’s issue

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Must be able to be addressed through the legislative process

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Must have an identifiable, sustainable lead group that agrees to shepherd the legislation

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Must have a sponsor

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Must have a reasonable expectation of success

Following a successful conference, the Board of Directors met to review the legislation and ensure that it met the criteria.  Bills that met the criteria were placed on a ballot, which was distributed to the MLAW membership.  Members were asked to vote for the initiatives which would comprise the 2009 Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women. Those initiatives are: 

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Family Law - Protective Orders -  Surrender of Firearms

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Family Law - Child Custody Determinations

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Criminal Law - Third Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority

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Health Care Affordability Act of 2009

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Unemployment Insurance for Part-time Workers

To download a copy of the full Agenda document, click here

To download a copy of the 2009 Legislative Wrap up, click here

Family Law—Protective Orders—Surrender of Firearms

Family Law—Child Custody Determinations

Criminal Law - Third Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority

Health Care Affordability Act of 2009

Unemployment Insurance for Part-Time Worker

 

 

 

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