More than 300 pieces of legislation are set to take effect tomorrow, July 1, 2023. Legislation taking effect on this date tends to be more fiscal related to coincide with the beginning of the fiscal year, but could also focus on important policy matters. Legislation taking effect July 1, 2023 One major piece of legislation [...]
Governor Moore recently announced the appointment of Dorothy Lennig as Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Building a state where everyone feels safe will take close partnership, collaboration, and the strategic allocation of resources,” said Gov. Moore. “Dorothy has the experience and leadership to bring together voices from across Maryland [...]
With the recent departure of members of the General Assembly, three new members prepare to take their seats. One, Delegate Kent Robinson (District 25 - Prince George's County), was sworn in the end of May to replace Delegate Darryl Barnes, who joined a lobbying firm. Another, Malcolm Ruff (District 41 - Baltimore City), was recently [...]
Exciting day for Junior Achievement of Central Maryland! Governor Moore and members of his team toured the organization's new state-of-the-art JA Youth Workforce and Innovation Center. JA board members and staff were also joined by Senator Charles Sydnor and Delegate Eric Ebersole. Manis Canning & Associates is proud to represent JA of Central Maryland and [...]
Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Meryam Bouadjemi as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Maryland Entertainment Council. As chair, Bouadjemi will lead a council of industry leaders and experts, to be appointed by Governor Moore, to advise Maryland’s Department of Commerce in expanding the state’s film, television, and entertainment sectors. “For Maryland to [...]
Delegate Marc Korman Delegate Marc Korman has been selected by Speaker Adrienne Jones to replace Chair Kumar Barve who was chosen by Governor Wes Moore to serve on the Public Service Commission. Delegate Regina Boyce The Environment and Transportation Committee will have all new top leadership as Delegate Regina Boyce was [...]
In the Administration's second scheduled bill signing, Governor Moore and the presiding officers signed almost 150 pieces of legislation into law, including the Governor's service year legislation. In speaking about the legislation Governor Moore said the following: “By calling on Marylanders to serve and serve together we will bridge the gap between ambition and employment [...]
The Department of Legislative Services recently released the 2023 Joint Chairmen's Report summarizing final budget actions taken on the State's operating and capital budget by the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. House Bill 200 is the State operating budget, making appropriations for support of the State government, for aid to [...]
The Department of Legislative Services recently released its 90 Day Report providing a summary of the major issues of the 2023 General Assembly session and an overview of what passed and what did not. The 90 Day Report is divided into 12 parts, each dealing with a major policy area. Each part contains a discussion of the majority [...]
The 2023 General Assembly session came to a close Monday evening, April 10 at midnight with final action being taken on a number of bills and a few others left outstanding. In all, a total of 2,283 bills and joint resolutions were introduced, of which 810 passed. A total of 780 legislative bond initiatives were [...]
