The 90-day session begins Wednesday. My week in Annapolis began today.

Among the research requests I made was this one:

HR 1, the For The People Act, was introduced Friday by the Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives.
What provisions in the bill would enhance voter access and are not already Maryland law? I would need a response before the bill request courtesy deadline.

As you may recall, I’ve passed several bills protecting and enhancing the right to vote.

Maryland can set an example by enacting those provisions not already in our law. That would help create momentum at the federal level.

What is the bill courtesy deadline?

If you request that a bill be drafted by January 22, you will receive a draft by the next deadline. If you formally introduce your bill by February 7, your legislation is guaranteed a public hearing.

This was not the first day back for the lobbying corps.

On two different occasions, I crossed paths with a lobbyist. Each one discussed a pending medical marijuana issue.

Another lobbyist told me about a pending briefing on an issue I’m interested in.

I later went to the General Assembly website. The briefing is not online yet.