In Annapolis, there’s the reason, and then there’s the real reason.

The real reason is not stated publicly.

Politics may be involved.

In this diary, I try to tell you the strategy needed to pass a bill.

Tonight, I’ll discuss the strategy and then the real strategy.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about a bill I introduced that would expand public service opportunities to match 21st century needs of participants and communities.

I described it as FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps updated for climate change.

The bill’s Senate sponsor was President Bill Ferguson.

After the legislation passed the Senate unanimously, I texted him, “The burden is on me” to get it through the House.

Not quite.

The Senate President was responsible for negotiating a favorable outcome.

This afternoon, the House adopted amendments to Senate Bill 228.

My job is not to get my bill enacted as well.

My job is to work with President Ferguson to make sure our legislation is implemented by the executive branch.