Category: General Assembly
Ferguson blasts pace of Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
Senate President Bill Ferguson Monday reiterated his criticism at the pace of the Hogan administration’s coronavirus vaccine rollout plan.
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Maryland legislation aids school children who have seizures
All teachers would need to take online seizure recognition coursework every year — provided by the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
The bill has been dubbed “Brynleigh’s Act” after Shillinger’s daughter, whose rare genetic disorder, tuberous sclerosis complex, has caused her to have as many as 25 seizures per day.
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Protecting the mental health of Maryland police officers
Maryland police officers who are dealing with stressors — such as family issues, substance abuse or mass protests — will have access to confidential mental health aid under a bill progressing in the state Legislature.
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Bill to repeal spousal defense for sex crimes finds fiery Republican opposition
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Wednesday saw the contentious debate over legislation that would repeal the spousal exemption from prosecution for rape and other sexual offenses.
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Ferguson unhappy with state’s vaccine rollout, establishes oversight workgroup to monitor
Senate President Bill Ferguson is not satisfied with Maryland’s rollout of its allotment coronavirus vaccines and on Tuesday he announced the formation of a workgroup that will oversee the Department of Health’s stewardship of that role.
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Mike Miller dead at age 78
Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller died Friday afternoon at age 78 after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, the senator’s family said in a statement.
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Lawmakers unveil revenue bills aimed at making the state’s tax system more equitable
Several of Maryland’s most progressive lawmakers introduced a series of revenue bills on Friday that they say would provide the state an estimated $1.4 billion annually and make its tax system more equitable.
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Ferguson: ‘This session will not be easy’
Senate President Bill Ferguson kicked off the start of the 442nd session of Maryland General Assembly on Wednesday afternoon with a sobering observation that came as his 46 fellow lawmakers listened on from their respective glass booths that were installed to help maintain social distancing in the chamber and to protect members from COVID-19.
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Opinion: Maryland’s Confederate state song must go
The legislature has another chance to repeal Maryland’s Confederate state song “Maryland, My Maryland” this session. It must take action to finally stop honoring the Lost Cause and send a strong message that all are welcome in Maryland.
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Hough: GOP agenda for session will focus on help for small businesses, crime reduction
MarylandReporter.com spoke with Senate Minority Whip Michael Hough (R-Frederick and Carroll) on Wednesday evening about his views on a series of police reform bills and his goals for the upcoming legislative session.
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Smith’s Legislative Goals: First order of business will be housing and rental relief due to hardships caused by COVID-19
MarylandReporter.com spoke with Senate Judicial Proceedings (JPR) Committee Chairman Will Smith (D-Montgomery) on Wednesday about his policy goals for the upcoming legislative session which begins on Jan. 13, 2021. They include providing COVID relief, housing and rental relief, and enacting policing and parole reform measures.
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Miller announces his retirement from the Senate
Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller announced Wednesday his retirement from the body he served in 45 years and led for more than 30 years.
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