Several Maryland groups on Wednesday pressured lawmakers to reconvene for a special session and prevent more than $500 million in cuts under the “doomsday” budget, rejecting Republican claims that the current budget is sufficient.
O’Malley Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill as Opponents Push Referendum
As Maryland joined the District of Columbia and seven other states in legalizing same-sex marriage Thursday, opponents were already in the beginning stages of an effort to repeal the law in a likely November referendum.
Same-Sex Marriage Passes, Awaits Governor’s Signature
In an historic 25-22 vote Thursday night the Maryland Senate approved same-sex marriage, sending the legislation to the desk of Gov. Martin O’Malley for his signature.
Md. Senate Approves Historic Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Gov. O’Malley to Sign
The Maryland Senate Thursday voted 25-22 to approve same-sex marriage, sending the bill to the desk of Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Md. Senate on Verge of Historic Same-Sex Marriage Vote
The Maryland Senate is on the verge of approving same-sex marriage after considering a slew of amendments Thursday morning and pushing the legislation to a final vote later in the day.
Md. Senate on Verge of Final Same-Sex Marriage Vote
The Maryland Senate appears on the verge of approving same-sex marriage after considering a slew of amendments Thursday morning and pushing the legislation to a vote later in the day.
Md. Senate Delays Same-Sex Marriage Debate
At the request of bill opponents, the Maryland Senate on Wednesday delayed debate on same-sex marriage by one day. A number of amendments are expected to be introduced during the debate, which could stretch into Friday.
Md. Senate Committee Advances Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The Judicial Proceedings Committee Tuesday voted 7-4 to advance the same-sex marriage bill to the entire chamber. While a vote could come as early as Friday, the possibility of a filibuster remains.
Md. House Narrowly Approves Same-Sex Marriage
The Maryland General Assembly is poised to become the third state legislature this month to approve same-sex marriage after the House of Delegates Friday voted 72-67 to pass the Civil Marriage Protection Act.
House to Take Up Same-Sex Marriage Friday
House of Delegates members overwhelming accepted an amendment Thursday to push back the effective date of a same-sex marriage bill to 2013.