Maryland HB696 eliminates citizenship requirements for certain boards, committees, commissions, task forces, and workgroups, and establishes.

Maryland HB696 repeals citizenship requirements for various boards, committees, commissions, task forces, and workgroups within the state. It mandates that the membership of these entities reflect the full diversity of the state to the extent practicable. The bill affects boards such as the State Board of Cosmetologists, the State Board of Public Accountancy, and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, among others. It also removes the requirement for members to be citizens of the United States, replacing it with a requirement for residency in Maryland.

Maryland HB696 eliminates citizenship requirements for certain boards, committees, commissions, task forces, and workgroups, and establishes.

Maryland HB696 repeals citizenship requirements for various boards, committees, commissions, task forces, and workgroups within the state. It mandates that the membership of these entities reflect the full diversity of the state to the extent practicable. The bill affects boards such as the State Board of Cosmetologists, the State Board of Public Accountancy, and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, among others. It also removes the requirement for members to be citizens of the United States, replacing it with a requirement for residency in Maryland.