Dentons US LLP has recently released its 2018 Election Update - 150 Days Out Report. With less than 150 days till the November general election and results in from roughly half of the state primary elections, this report sizes up the elections in all 50 states as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the US [...]
The General Assembly recently provided organizational materials and committee activities for the 2018 interim. Information includes letters from committee chairs of standing, statutory and special committees detailing proposed activities for the interim; listings of legislation related to the Legislative Policy Committee; new reports to the General Assembly as a result of legislation; and reports due [...]
Governor Hogan has announced additional legislative actions on several bills that passed during the 2018 General Assembly session. The Governor vetoed 9 bills and let numerous others take effect without his signature. Legislation vetoed by the Governor includes: Senate Bill 739 – State Board of Education – Membership – Teachers and Parent; House Bill 808 – Collective [...]
During the final bill signing following the 2018 General Assembly Session, Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Mike Miller, and House Speaker Mike Busch signed more than 200 bills into law. Legislation focused on expanding tax credit programs for business, providing tax relief, and aiding in bay clean up efforts. A few bills of significance that were [...]
Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Mike Miller, and House Speaker Mike Busch signed more than 200 bills into law on May 8, several of which focused on education and providing additional protections for victims of sexual assault or harassment. Bills of significance that were signed into law include: Senate Bill 1122 proposes a constitutional amendment to supplement [...]
Former Delegate Jill Carter was sworn into the State Senate after being appointed by Governor Hogan to fill the District 41 seat vacated by former Senator Nathaniel Oaks. Senator Carter, who previously served 14 years in the House of Delegates, was appointed to serve the remaining 8 months of the term. Senator Carter has also [...]
Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Mike Miller, and House Speaker Mike Busch signed 207 bills into law on April 24. Bills of significance that were signed into law include those focusing on comprehensive crime and keeping firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill and those with violent criminal backgrounds. Senate Bill 101, part [...]
The 2018 General Assembly Session came to a close at midnight on April 9. A total of 3,127 pieces of legislation were introduced - 1,269 originating in the Senate, 1,832 originating in the House, and 26 Joint Resolutions. Of this number, the General Assembly passed 890 pieces of legislation. Legislators focused on a number of [...]
When the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes on January 9th for the 2019 legislative session, at least 10 Senators and 29 Delegates will be new to their seat. In total, 39 legislators are set to leave their seats vacant by way of either seeking higher officer, local office, or retirement. In the Senate, five of the [...]
Governor Hogan and both presiding officers, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, signed 114 bills into law yesterday at the annual bill signing that's held the day after session. Bills of significance that were signed include SB 1265, Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018, which puts a number of school safety measures in place, [...]
