Legislative Diary

A Painstaking Scrub for the Common Good

 “The delay in finalizing a deal came, in part, because aides launched a painstaking scrub of the bill’s text, to make sure that one of the most ambitious pieces of legislation ever attempted by Congress — thrown together in little over a week — actually said what lawmakers wanted it to say.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/25/trump-senate-coronavirus-economic-stimulus-2-trillion/?itid=hp_hp-bignews3_virusfiscal-755am%253Ahomepage%252Fstory-ans The deal, …more >

While on the floor

  The House of Delegates was in session for nearly three hours today. After I presented the amendments on bills that my subcommittee considered and the full committee then reported favorably, I was able to discuss or email with my colleagues and staff about several of my bills. I proposed a compromise to one bill …more >

Worthy legislative initiatives

In civics class, it’s known as the pork barrel. In Annapolis, those that get funded are considered worthy legislative initiatives. They’re bond bills. State dollars for construction costs for non-profits. Today, a dozen groups from the 41st District made the case for their projects before the Appropriations Committee. They provide insight into what’s taking place …more >

Good Odds

The odds are that there will soon be sports betting in Maryland. Legislation to put this issue on the ballot in November got a favorable report yesterday from a Senate committee. The voters must approve because we amended the state constitution to permit slots and table games and must do so for any expansion of …more >

  • My Key Issues:

  • Pimlico and The Preakness
  • Our Neighborhoods
  • Pre-Kindergarten
  • Lead Paint Poisoning