You don’t take things for granted in Annapolis – except when you do.

We had a very good hearing yesterday on my bill creating an internship program for students and veterans interested in a technology career.

Today it was time to count votes.

I spoke with the members of the subcommittee that will take the first – and decisive action on my legislation.

A majority supported the bill.

But I wanted to make sure.

I asked Freeman Hrabowski, whose op-ed prompted me to introduce my bill, to contact the subcommittee members as well.

He readily agreed to do so.

I asked Freeman Hrabowski, whose op-ed prompted me to introduce my bill, to contact the subcommittee members as well.

He readily agreed to do so.

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On the House floor this morning, a high-ranking delegate asked me to explain a bill in one of my areas of interest.

I was not aware until now that the bill had been introduced.

I explained my objections.

My colleague indicated that my views were decisive.  The bill would not advance.

In light of my trust in my colleague, I did nothing further to kill the bill.