Alliances have consequences.

In the first month of the Trump Administration, legislation was introduced in the US Senate to prohibit federal funding for Planned Pasrenthood and other organizations that provide family planning services.

In response, House Bill 1083 was enacted by the General Assembly.  This law establishes a Family Planning Program to ensure the continuity of family planning services in Maryland.

HB 1083 passed the House of Delegates, 90-51.  No Republican voted for the bill.

If the Republican members of the House were to constitute a majority of the votes for the next Speaker, it would have far reaching policy consequences on family planning and countless other issues.