Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of Maryland Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 28, 2012 9:00 am-1:30 pmUnitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis333 Dubois StreetAnnapolis, MD 21401(Snow Date: February 4, 2012)Directions: www.uuca-md.org
Join us for continental breakfast and registration at 8:45 a.m.
Participants will:
hear from Delegates Tom Hucker (Offshore Wind Energy Project and the DREAM Act Referendum), Heather Mizeur (the MD Health Exchange and the Healthy MD Initiative), Sandy Rosenbuerg (Repeal of the Death Penalty in Maryland) and Mary Washington (Marriage Equality and Transgender Rights); and
participate in discussion groups to give input and to mobilize and organize our issue task forces for work in 2012.
You may also register at the door.
Questions? Please contact us at
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or call 410-266-8044, ext.111.
2011 Legislative Priorities
The priority bills for UULM-MD during the 2011 General Assembly session are listed below.
Marriage Equality:The Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Bill (SB 116/HB 175) would end marriage discrimination against same gender couples. To read UULM-MD’s background statement on marriage equality, click here.
Transgender Rights:The Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Act (HB 235) would extend to transgender citizens anti-discrimination laws in the areas of employment, housing, and credit. For more information on UULM-MD’s position on transgender rights, click here.
Climate Change:Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act (SB 861/ HB 1054) would primarily require the Public Service Commission to negotiate long-term contracts between Maryland utilities and offshore wind generating companies. For more information on UULM-MD’s position on climate change, click here.
Health Care:The Lorraine Sheehan Health and Community Services Act of 2011 (SB 168/HB 121) would increase the alcohol tax by a dime per drink and raise $214 million in new revenues to fund critically needed services including for adults without children as well as programs for people with mental illnesses, alcohol and drug abuse problems, and developmental disabilities. For more information on UULM-MD’s position on health care, click here.
