Passing a Bill

The full House has passed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Extension Act (HB 230), which I authored.  The Senate version of the bill has also passed that body.  This is major progress for a bill this early in the legislative session.  There is still work to do, but this is good news for legislation that will ensure Maryland remains in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, our regional cap and trade program for power plants.

As always, you can always keep up with what I am doing by following me at @mkorman on Twitter or clicking "Like" on Delegate Marc Korman on Facebook.

Legislative News

As the legislative session continues, more of our work is on the House floor where we can amend and take final votes on bills.  You can see the daily floor schedule here.  When a House bill is on "second reader," it is subject to amendment.  When a House bill is on "third reader," it is subject to debate and a vote on final passage.  As you will see, the calendars are primarily organized by committee.
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Thanks to WTOP for providing coverage of the Four Second Act legislation I introduced to ensure that red light cameras operate in a fair and transparent matter.  You can read the story here.
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The University of Maryland College Park's newspaper, The Diamondback, ran an editorial in support of my legislation, the Graduate Assistant Collective Bargaining Fairness Act.

Campaign News

I am pleased to have earned the endorsement of Progressive Maryland, a a statewide nonprofit advocacy organizing promoting social, economic, and racial justice. 
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The District 16 Team (Senator Susan Lee, Delegate Ariana Kelly, and I) have held two of our series of meet and greets so far.  The remaining schedule is below.  Please join us at one of these meet and greets to discuss the issues that matter to you as we look towards the 2018 election.  Email [email protected] for further information.
FEBRUARY 24—Old Stage Road (North Bethesda, Farmland, Luxmanor) hosted by Susan Weinmann
FEBRUARY 25—Ridge Road (Bethesda) hosted by Jennifer Martin
MARCH 4—Parkston Road (Westbard) hosted by Mike Beland
APRIL 23—Glenbrook Road (Edgemoor, Battery Park) hosted by Nancy Greenspan
APRIL 24—New London Drive (Potomac) hosted by Tazeen Ahmad
APRIL 25—Somerset House (Friendship Heights) hosted by Margie Sonnenfeldt
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Interested in helping my campaign talk to voters?  We will be holding group canvasses on Saturday, March 3 and Saturday, March 17 at noon.  If you would like to help, please email [email protected].

Community News

• Congratulations to Hrant Jamgochian on his elevation to chair of the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board (a position I previously held).  And congratulations to his Vice Chair, Jason Yang.
• A fond farewell to Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee Members Wendy Cohen and Michael Gruenberg.  Both are moving out of the County after almost four years of service to the local Democratic Party.
• District 16 resident Carlos Bonilla recently wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post about the reality of immigration in the United States.  Read it here.
• Several District 16 residents have been appointed to Montgomery County Boards and Commissions this month:
  • ​Domestic Violence Coordinating Council: Naomi Pearson
  • Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs: Donald Weinstein
  • Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee: Foroud Arsanjani

Community Events

• The Bethesda Chevy Chase Democratic Breakfast Club will host a meeting onThursday, February 15 at 7:30am with several candidates for Montgomery County Executive.  The meetings take place at the Original Pancake House in downtown Bethesda.
• The Bethesda Urban Partnership (BUP) will host its annual "Play In A Day" onSaturday, February 17 at Imagination Stage.  More information is available atBUP's website.
• On March 1, Senator Chris Van Hollen and Attorney General Frosh are hosting a Consumer Protection Forum.  The event will be held at BCC High School at6:30pm.
• The Bethesda Urban Partnership (BUP) will hosts the Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards on Friday, March 2 at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club.  More information is available at BUP's website.
• The Walter Johnson High School used book sale will be held on Saturday, March 3 (9am-4pm) and Sunday, March 4 (9am-3pm).
• The BCC High School used book sale will be held on Saturday, March 10 (10am-5pm) and Sunday, March 11 (10am-3pm).  More information is available online.

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​If you know of a District 16 resident who merits recognition or condolences or an upcoming event, please email [email protected].