The total package places limits on where a gun can be carried, “creates among the strongest gun violence prevention legislation in the country.”
Annapolis
Moore’s legislative success builds General Assembly relationship for future years
While Moore advocated strongly for his agenda, he empowered the General Assembly to do its job and make the necessary changes where they saw fit.
Attorney General Anthony Brown notches wins during first legislative session
Brown’s extensive legislative experience likely played a role in the passage of his agenda within his first 100 days as attorney general.
Photo essay: Maryland General Assembly adjourns sine die
Spirits were high in the state capital on Monday night for sine die, the end of the Maryland General Assembly’s 90-day legislative session.
Republicans apologize for harsh tone that ended House session
As the legislature’s required midnight adjournment for the year was just a few minutes away, Democratic House Speaker Adrienne Jones stopped Republicans from explaining their votes, which angered Republican Del. Nic Kipke.
Moore signs child sex protections, 90-plus bills into law
The bills that will become law are designed to protect victims of child sexual abuse, defend workers, assist Maryland families and much more.
General Assembly has grown more representative of Maryland’s demographics over past decade
The 2023 session saw a group of legislators that was more representative of the state in terms of race, gender, party affiliation and age than a decade ago.
Federal banking rules make funding Maryland cannabis industry tricky
Since deposit insurance is issued by the federal government, working with cannabis businesses, even those licensed at the state level, means potentially risking the insurance that protects depositors from bank runs and liquidity crunches.
Lawmakers consider legislation to limit Maryland universities’ sports betting agreements
The University of Maryland College Park is the only school in the state with a betting sponsorship, but the legislation wouldn’t apply to the university.
General Assembly approves decriminalizing oral sex
Democratic sponsors of the bill said repealing the current statute is necessary to protect the constitutional right to privacy between consenting adults.