Governor Hogan has announced additional legislative actions on several bills that passed during the 2017 General Assembly session. The Governor vetoed one bill and will let several others take effect without his signature. Governor Hogan vetoed Senate Bill 543/House Bill 694 – Higher Education – Admissions Process – Criminal History. SB 543/HB 694 Veto Letter [...]
During an afternoon press conference held on May 25, Governor Hogan announced his veto of HB 1, Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, otherwise referred to as the "Paid Sick Leave" legislation. According to the Governor's press release, Governor Hogan stated that the legislation was a "deeply flawed, job-killing paid leave bill" and [...]
April 2017 - Legislative Session Overview The 2017 General Assembly Session came to a close at midnight on April 10. A total of 2,879 pieces of legislation were introduced - 1,200 originating in the Senate, 1,661 originating in the House, and 18 Joint Resolutions. Of this number, the General Assembly passed 935 pieces of legislation [...]
March 2017 State Reduces Fiscal 2017 Revenue Projections by $35.3 Million The Board of Revenue Estimates lowered its projection for the current fiscal 2017 year by $35.3 million and increased its projection for fiscal year 2018 by $2.3 million, resulting in a net reduction of $33 million. According to a statement from the Comptroller's office, [...]
February 2017 General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto of Renewable Energy Bill The General Assembly overrode the Governors veto of a renewable energy bill which will require utility companies in Maryland to buy more energy from sources such as wind turbines, solar panels and hydroelectric dams. The Governor and GOP lawmakers objected to the cost to consumers. The [...]
January 2017 Hot Issues for the 2017 Session The 2017 session started on January 11 with members facing a budget deficit for fiscal 2018 and predictions of partisan politics. In addition to addressing the budget shortfall, lawmakers plan to tackle a number of issues over the next 90 days - requiring businesses to offer paid sick [...]
December 2016 Prefiled Bills Available on General Assembly Website Mid-Term Election Brings Member Changes to General Assembly Delegates Barbara Robinson and Will Smith have been appointed by Governor Hogan to fill two vacant seats in the Maryland Senate. Delegate Robinson is replacing former Senator Catherine Pugh, who was recently sworn in as the Mayor of [...]
November 2016 George N. Manis Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award George N. Manis, co-founder of Manis Canning and Associates, was honored by the Maryland Government Relations Association for his more than 40 year career in Annapolis, in which he was an effective advocate for his many clients as well as a mentor for many younger lobbyists. Nick [...]
October 2016 Governor Larry Hogan Names New Chief of Staff Governor Larry Hogan announced the appointment of Sam Malhotra as his new Chief of Staff, effective October 26. Malhotra will be replacing current Chief of Staff, Craig Williams, who has accepted a senior level position at Johns Hopkins. Malhotra currently serves as Secretary of the Maryland [...]
September 2016 Governor Hogan Signs Executive Order Requiring Schools to Begin After Labor Day Governor Hogan issued an Executive Order requiring public schools to begin school after Labor Day and complete the year by June 15 beginning with the 2017 school year. The Governor’s press release indicates that the change in the start date will [...]
