The Speaker has appointed me House chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, which reviews regulations proposed by the executive branch.

After your bill passes, the regulations implementing it can be crucial.  I now have responsibility for that process for all departments and agencies.

My appointment was made public Thursday at noon.  Before the day was out, three different people spoke to me about issues before the committee.

One of those individuals represented the Maryland Federation of the Blind.  At her request,  I put a hold on a regulation because of the concerns the Federation had with the accessibility of digital learning technology for individuals with disabilities.

I am also returning to the Judiciary Committee.

With both death penalty repeal and gun control being debated and voted upon by that committee, I expect to play a crucial role on both issues.

My return did not go unnoticed.  Juvenile justice advocates have asked me to introduce one of their bills.