General Assembly
Md. Emphasizes Disclosure In Campaign Finance
An extensive revamping of Maryland’s campaign finance laws is raising donation limits for individuals, while emphasizing disclosure and enabling the state elections board to fine violators.
Wind Energy Becomes First Bill Signed By Gov. O’Malley
In Annapolis Tuesday, state leaders signed new bills into law, and explained what went wrong with others.
Key Bills Die In Maryland General Assembly
Bills proposing a minimum wage raise, decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana and a change to how pet owners are held accountable for dog bites all failed during a Maryland General Assembly session marked by the passage of many bills supported by the governor.
Most Big Issues Resolved For Md. Legislature
The Maryland General Assembly is sailing into the last day of this year’s legislative session on Monday under unusual circumstances: Bills tackling the budget, gun control, repealing the death penalty and other major issues already have been sent to Gov. Martin O’Malley for his signature.
House OKs Changes To State Venture Fund
The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a measure to adjust how money from a state venture capital fund can be used to try to make it more effective.
Bill Would Give Prince George’s Co. Exec. More School Control
The House of Delegates gave final approval Saturday to a measure giving the Prince George’s County executive more control over the county’s school system.
House Approves $25M Tax Credit For Film Production
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved more than tripling a tax credit for film production to $25 million for the next fiscal year.
House & Senate Continue To Debate Dog Bite Bill
Maryland’s House and Senate remain at odds over a dog bite bill intended to neutralize a court ruling that pit bulls are inherently dangerous.
Md. Senate Passes Licensing Bill For Immigrants
The Maryland Senate on Monday passed a measure that would allow illegal immigrants to continue to have driver’s licenses.
Md. House Passes Health Care Reform Measure
A measure to further implement federal health care reform in Maryland passed the House of Delegates on a 93-43 vote Monday with little debate.
House Approves Shark Fin Ban
A measure banning the trade of shark fins in Maryland has cleared the House of Delegates.
Md. Senate Passes Early Voting Bill
The Maryland Senate has passed a measure that would increase the number of early voting centers in some jurisdictions.
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