Posts Tagged ‘Maryland General Assembly’
Md. GOP Lawmakers Seek Repeal Of “Netflix Tax”
Maryland Senate Republicans are seeking to repeal what’s known as the Netflix Tax, a tax on streaming services, audiobooks, e-books and other digital content. Members of the GOP Caucus released a video message Thursday as they began a grassroots petition drive in their attempt to repeal the tax in January, 2022. According to Senate Minority…
Read MoreEastern Shore Lawmaker Gets GOP Leadership Role
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates Republican Caucus have elected new leadership. Delegate Jason Buckel of Allegany County will serve as House Minority Leader. Delegate Christopher Adams of the Eastern Shore’s District 37-B becomes Minority Whip. Former Minority Leader Nic Kipke and Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga had previously announced their intention to step down…
Read MoreHogan Signs 66 Bills, Calls Session A Success
66 bills have become law in Maryland, just hours after the conclusion of the 2021 General Assembly session. Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday signed bills that address the need for more Internet access and expand tele-health services. He also praised lawmakers for working to pass tax cuts and to approve a massive COVID-19 relief package. To…
Read MoreMd. Lawmakers Approve Sports Betting Plan On Final Day
Maryland lawmakers passed a flurry of bills at Sine Die Monday, the end of the General Assembly session. A framework for sports betting was approved, following voter approval in last year’s election of sports wagering. Overall, Governor Larry Hogan said he was pleased with the session, which included passage of his COVID-19 relief package. He…
Read MoreMd. Lawmakers Pass Police Reform Measures
Police reform measures have passed in the Maryland House of Delegates and in the State Senate. Several bills make up the controversial package: police body cameras, a new system of reviewing allegations of police misconduct, making disciplinary records more accessible and stripping provisions in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. –HB 670 –SB 71…
Read MoreMd. Legislation To Be Reviewed For Racial Impact
Maryland legislative leaders have announced a pilot project to include racial impact statements as part of legislative analysis for the General Assembly. The Department of Legislative Services will be working with Bowie State and the University of Baltimore Schaefer Center to compile data regarding racial impact of major criminal justice reform legislation. Members of the…
Read MoreCOVID Relief Front-And-Center As Md. Lawmakers Start Session
Maryland lawmakers are being asked to make some quick decisions about a $1-billion COVID-19 relief package proposed by Governor Larry Hogan Monday. The General Assembly session begins today. Delegate Wayne Hartman (R- Wicomico-Worcester) told WGMD’s Mike Bradley the proposal likely needs some ‘tweaking.’ Hogan introduce the measure on an emergency basis, meaning that stimulus checks,…
Read MoreMaryland lawmakers pass bill to prohibit driver’s license suspensions due to unpaid fees
The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation to prohibit driver’s license suspensions for failing to pay Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) fines and fees. Nationwide, 11 million driver’s licenses are suspended for unpaid fines and fees. According to MVA data, more than 29,000 Maryland residents had their driver’s licenses suspended for failure to pay fines between 2015…
Read More“I’m Mad As Hell” | Governor Hogan demands action from lawmakers to combat violent crime in Baltimore
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan did not hold back in a recent interview, saying “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to let up” in reaction to a lack of action from state lawmakers who have yet to consider a series of bills to combat violent crime in Baltimore. Governor Hogan recently appeared on WBAL’s…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff speaks out against bill to make Maryland a sanctuary state
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis has expressed strong opposition to legislation that would make Maryland a sanctuary state, a proposal he claimed would protect MS-13 gang members from criminal arrest or prosecution. Sheriff Lewis attended a press conference on Tuesday alongside State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, Somerset County Sheriff Ronnie Howard and Chief Deputy Paul…
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