With two weeks left to pass my bills out of the House of Delegates and avoid the Senate Rules Committee…

I spoke to two lobbyists about the amendment I would be offering to my bill, as well as the amendment I won’t be offering. My objective: they won’t oppose the bill in the House, in the Senate, or in the Governor’s Office.

I drafted the amendment to the bill. We don’t vote on concepts.

After the hearing on another bill, I told the advocates that we needed to go down the list of the subcommittee and decide who should follow up with each member.

I had a chance meeting with a Republican colleague.  He supports a higher fee for out-of-state lawyers because they’re not Maryland residents.  I support the higher fee because the money goes to the program that helps repay academic debt of people who take lower-paying public service jobs.

I don’t care why you’re voting with me, just as long as you do so.