Policy and Advocacy
Maryland Issues, Legislation and Information
The General Assembly Session runs from mid-January to mid-April every year. During that time, as many as 2,000 pieces of legislation may be introduced. Many will have an impact on low-wealth communities or individuals, and the agencies that serve them. For that reason, our Policy Committee conducts weekly reviews of legislative action to identify potential impacts on asset building and community development. We notify our members regularly of pending actions that my affect them.
Going into the annual session, there are bills that we know we want to follow and perhaps take action. Our efforts may include supporting specific bills – or occasionally opposing them.
Generally, our work revolves the following general issues:
- Decent and Affordable Housing
- Community Revitalization and Sustainable Communities
- Asset Building for Low-Income Individuals
- Asset Building for low-income communities
- Support for financial literacy and housing counseling
Documents
- Ban The Box!
- Maryland ABCD Network 2012 Legislative Agenda
- Maryland HOME Act Fact Sheet
- Record Shielding
- Rental Housing Works
Links
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