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After The Crossover Deadline

3/22/2023

 
Just before I finalized this weekly newsletter, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee selected Sarah Wolek to fill now Senator Kelly's unexpired term as Delegate for District 16.  Sarah's name now goes to Governor Moore for appointment to join Delegate Sara Love and me in representing you in the House of Delegates.  Congratulations to Sarah!
Monday was the so-called "crossover deadline," the date by which bills need to move from one chamber of the Maryland General Assembly to the other to avoid being sent to the Rules Committee (significantly harming the chance of final passage).
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The Maryland General Assembly deals with thousands of bills each year and as House Majority Leader, I am proud to be in the mix on many of them related to choice, healthcare, firearm safety, the environment, the economy and more.  But the crossover deadline is a good time to assess the status of the ten bills of which I am the primary author.
The State and Federal Transportation Funding Act (HB 51) allows so-called GARVEE and GAN financing for certain transportation mega projects. It has passed the House.
The Maryland State Agency Transparency Act (HB 58) applies certain Open Meetings Act requirements including web streaming of meetings to the State Ethics Commission. It has passed the House and the Senate version has passed that body.
The Net Metering Flexibility Act (HB 68) makes net metering for home solar panels more consumer friendly. It is still in committee but the Senate version has passed.
The Maryland Rail Investment Act (HB 74) to create a state rail authority funded by tolls on existing tolled facilities is stuck in committee.
The Board of Public Works Public Comment Act (HB 498) will bring more transparency to that unique body. The House and Senate version have each passed.
The Teacher Pay Parity Act (HB 448) reforms special needs school teacher pay. The bill has passed the House.
The Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act (HB 380) would allow binding arbitration for our collectively bargaining state employees. It is stalled in committee.
The Young Readers Program Act (HB 243) expands a program created last year to support books for those under 5 years old. It has passed the House and the Senate version has passed that body.
The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority Sunset Act (HB 161) requires a sunset review of that quasi-governmental agency. It has passed the House.
HB 377 is a Montgomery County Delegation bill I am championing with Senator Ariana Kelly and Delegate Sara Love to reform procurement policies for the Village of Friendship Heights in District 16.
COMMUNITY NEWS
 
District 16's Anna Palmisano is the recipient of the Robert Wears Award for National Leadership in Patient Safety in the volunteer category.  I have seen Anna up close advocating for patients' rights and improved healthcare in Annapolis.
 
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Congratulations to District 16's Robert Chanin and Judith Rivlin on their reappointment and appointment, respectively, to the Maryland Public School Labor Relations Board.
 
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Congratulations to District 16's Judith Hallett, whose book Ancient Women Writers of Greece and Rome, has been selected to receive the 2023 Bochazy Pedagogy Award from the Classical Association of the Middle West and South.
 
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Condolences to the family of Norman Knopf on his passing. Norm was an attorney who had long been active in county land use issues.
 
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State legislators have the opportunity to award scholarships to our constituents for their higher education.  If you are interested in a scholarship, please visit https://www.marckorman.com/scholarship.html for further information about how to apply.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
  • On Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30pm, Montgomery County's Department of Transportation will hold a virtual meeting regarding Segment 3 of the MacArthur Boulevard Bikeway Improvement Project. You can register to attend the hearing here.
  • On Wednesday, April 12, from 7:30pm - 9pm, there will be a Community Conversation with Councilmember Andrew Friedson, at Potomac Elementary School's All Purpose Room.
  • The Bethesda Chevy Chase Democratic Breakfast Club will hear from the District 18 team virtually on Thursday, April 13 at 7:30am.  Email keller.johnw@gmail.com for more information.
  • On Saturday, April 15, the Potomac Branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries will reopen after significant renovations.  Learn more here.


If you know of an upcoming District 16 event or a District 16 resident who merits recognition or condolences, please email marc@marckorman.com.

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