Advances in Maryland’s compensation bill, Gov. WesMoore dodges support questions
a Maryland Building Establishing a committee to study compensation, including financial reparations, is moving forward as it is expected to clear the final hurdles of the delegation.
The bill, a priority for Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus, passed the Senate mid-month before last month’s Crossover Day.
The bill received a favorable vote in a House committee allocated on Friday, WBFF reported. It is expected to be voted in full house before the legislative meeting is postponed next week.
Senate minority Republican Whip Justin Reddy told WBFF he doesn’t understand why the compensation bill is underway as the state faces a $3.3 billion deficit.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore tried to avoid a question about whether he supports a proposal to establish a committee to study reparations. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“We don’t have the money to explore these options, periods at the moment,” Lady told the outlet. ”