From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Proposed Changes to Senate Rules Good News for Marylanders Annapolis, MD- In an effort to better inform the public through greater access to the state legislative process, Senator Barry Glassman R-35 joined Senate Minority Leader Allan Kittleman (R- Carrol & Howard Counties) and Senate Majority Whip Nancy Jacobs […]
Sen. Glassman Offering Senatorial Scholarships
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Annapolis, MD: Senator Barry Glassman R-35 has begun accepting applications for his 2010 Maryland State Senatorial scholarship program. The program is open to interested students in District 35. Applications can be found on the Senator’s website http://www.barryglassman.com. Applicants must submit a copy of their high school transcript as […]
High Marks Awarded to Del. Jennings by Maryland Shall Issue Group
From the office of Del. J.B. Jennings: The Maryland Shall Issue Group (MSI) released their ‘2009-2010’ rating system on how Maryland’s 188 Legislators voted on bills that included: the implementation of Speed Cameras, the Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009, The Fair Share Act, Surrender of Firearms under a Protective Order, and […]
First Bills of Session Address Noise Enforcement, Liquor Board Membership, AG Tax Breaks, and Emergency Responder Safety
The first wave of bills filed in the 2010 Maryland General Assembly session includes legislation introduced this week by Harford County’s trio of state senators, which would give the Sheriff’s Office power to enforce noise control laws, alter the selection process for Liquor Control Board members, provide tax breaks for those with preserved farmland, and […]
Del. Norman, Riley Flag Bill Signed Into Law
House Bill 7 and Senate Bill 7 were signed into law by Governor O’Malley on April 14, 2009. The bills, sponsored by Delegates Wayne Norman and B. Daniel Riley, and Senator Barry Glassman, respectively, require United States flags flown over state buildings to be made in the U.S.A. The bills were passed unanimously by both […]
Del Norman: Legislative Highlights and Key Votes of 2009 Session
Dear Friend: Thank you for contacting me during the 2009 Session of the General Assembly. It has been a tumultuous 90 days, and I look forward to returning to my family and to my regular job. While I am extremely honored and always appreciative of the opportunity to serve you in Annapolis, this Session has […]
Annapolis Update #11 – Final Vote on Preakness Condemnation Bill
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: In the final days of this session Governor O’Malley pushed a bill to condemn the Preakness, a measure which I saw as cover for those members of the General Assembly who had failed over the past six years to act on a reasonable gaming […]
Del. Stifler: Legislative Successes Protect Consumers, Crack Down on Predators
The following was received from the office of Del. Donna Stifler: The conclusion of the 2009 Maryland General Assembly Session saw the passage of three legislative proposals by Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R., 35A) that will save taxpayers significant money and make children in Harford County and all across Maryland safer. “Government should […]
