As always, you can keep up with what I am doing by following me at @mkorman on Twitter or by clicking "Like" on Delegate Marc Korman on Facebook. Administration News The Maryland Department of Aging has established a Senior Call Check Program as a result of legislation passed last year. The Program calls registered seniors who reside alone once a day to check in on their status. For more information or to register, visit the Department of Aging website. ----- REAL ID is a federal law mandating that states issue driver's licenses and ID cards that comply with certain federal standards. A non-compliant ID will not be accepted by federal agencies starting on October 1, 2020, which includes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at airports. Check to make sure your Maryland license or ID is REAL ID compliant by going to: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/realid/index.htm Even if your card looks new, it may not be compliant with REAL ID so be sure to take advantage of the Motor Vehicle Administration's website to be sure. Legislative News The Transit Caucus has been regularly meeting during the 2020 legislative session. Last week, we were joined by Metro's head of Capital Planning, Tom Webster. He shared this presentation with the group. ----- The Transportation & Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, which I chair, has been holding hearings with state government agencies under our jurisdiction to discuss their proposed budgets. Each hearing includes an analysis from the Department of Legislative Services (DLS), a presentation by the agency being reviewed, and questions from legislators. Below are the analyses and responses that have already been released with several more hearings to occur in the coming weeks. Public Service Commission DLS Analysis Agency Response Office of People's Counsel DLS Analysis Agency Response Maryland Energy Administration DLS Analysis Agency Response Maryland Insurance Administration DLS Analysis Agency Response State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency DLS Analysis Agency Response Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority DLS Analysis Agency Response Motor Vehicle Administration DLS Analysis Agency Response Department of Agriculture DLS Analysis Agency Response Maryland Department of Planning DLS Analysis Agency Response ----- In a prior email, I highlighted the Blueprint for Maryland's Future (also known as the Kirwan Commission report). The legislation to implement the Blueprint was introduced last week and can be read online. Community News Congratulations to Robert Banach on his appointment to the Friendship Heights Transportation Management District. ----- Susan Wegner was recently appointed to the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan Implementation Advisory Committee. Congratulations Susan! ----- District 16 resident Michael Diehl lost his son Jonathan to an accidental drug overdose in June of 2019. He has founded a discussion group for men who have lost a loved one to overdose, which meets twice a month. He invites men to give the group a try and indicates that there is no obligation to speak and that conversations are held in strict confidence. Anyone interested should email Mike at [email protected]. Community Events
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