The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: Senate Bill 844 – Public Service Commission – New Electric Generation Facilities – Rate Regulation and Contracts This bill, which supposedly reregulates utility companies, passed the Senate at the end of March and was given to the House Economic Matters Committee with little time […]
Del. Impallaria: Annapolis Update #9 – “Bay Restoration” Act/”Nitrogen Reduction” Act – Apr. 13, 2009
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: First, I want to thank all of you for your kind words of support during this stressful session, and for allowing me to keep you informed on matters of importance to all Maryland citizens. This is our last day of session this year, and […]
Del. Impallaria: Annapolis Update #8 – Energy and Re-regulation – Apr. 8, 2009
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: ENERGY & RE-REGULATION. SB 844 and HB 1530, dealing with re-regulation of Maryland utilities, are now in my committee, Economic Matters. I have always been a strong supporter of regulated monopolies. Experience has proven that de-regulation is a failure for most Maryland consumers, and […]
Del. McDonough: 2009 Driver’s Licenses For Illegals Post-Vote
The following was received from the office of Del. Pat McDonough: Annapolis is filled with love! Of course, as I have said before, love in all of the wrong places. Illegal aliens are receiving their usual share of strong support for drivers’ licenses from the same old cast of characters. The Judiciary Committee Chairman, Joe […]
Del. Impallaria: Voter Information – How to Petition a Law to Referendum
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: With all the bad laws being passed this year, like driver’s licenses for illegal aliens, I think it is important for people to be reminded that, even after the legislature passes and the governor signs a bill into law, it can still be rescinded […]
Maryland General Assemby passes bill adding two appointed council seats
Del. Nad Yiler passes on the following news from Annapolis: “Today the Maryland General Assemby passed a bill that went under the radar screen. The bill, HB U812, is modeled after the bill just passed that provides for a partially elected/appointed school board. HB U812 basically increases the size of the Harford County Council by […]
“Made in the USA” – Flag Bill Flies Through the House
On March 30, 2009, the Maryland House of Delegates voted 134 to 0 to adopt legislation (HB 7) that would require the State of Maryland to only purchase and display flags — including those of the United States and Maryland — that are made in the United States of America. HB 7 is sponsored by […]
Annapolis Update # 7 – ALERT – Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens – March 30, 2009
This email was sent from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: House Bill 387 – Vehicle Laws – Lawful Status in the United States – Material Compliance with Federal Requirements I thought Annapolis had hit its all-time low for passing the death penalty bill, but unfortunately on Friday night they managed to break their own […]
