From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Annapolis, March 11, 2010; Delegate Mary-Dulany James and her colleague Delegate B. Daniel Riley have introduced a bill (HB1541) to protect a property owner in their district. This is a private property rights bill to prevent the state from the taking of land without just compensation to the […]
Del. James: Survey Results, Budget Cuts, and Collective Bargaining for Libraries
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Friends, This week I shared with you a portion of the cost of cuts to local aid that are in some of the bills that are circulating the General Assembly. I want you to know that I have sent letters to our Cecil County Commissioners and Harford County […]
Del. James: “I Don’t Care If An Idea Is A Republican Idea Or A Democrat Idea, As Long As It Is A Good Idea…”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Friends, I don’t care if an idea is a Republican idea or a Democrat idea, as long as it is a good idea for the people of Cecil and Harford Counties. Although members of both parties serve on all our legislative committees and subcommittees I was pleased that […]
Del. James: “I Would Like To Know How You Feel About Collective Bargaining”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Friends, Please make sure you fill out the survey towards the bottom of this email! While the snow was piling up around the state we kept working hard in Annapolis. I hope all of you stayed safe and continue to be careful as crews work to the clear […]
Del. James: Honoring and Assisting Veterans in our State
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: February 5, 2010 Friends, I hope all of you are prepared for the coming snow. If you are a resident of Harford County, the information line for storm updates will open at 5pm this evening. The number is (410)838-5800. If you are a resident of Cecil County, there […]
Del. James: Week 3 Legislative Update – Real Estate Taxes
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: January 29, 2010 Friends, Today marks the end of the third week of session. It has been a busy week full of hearings, legislation, and meeting with colleagues and constituents. I am happy to announce that I have submitted some key pieces of legislation for this year. You […]
Del. James Partners with Del. Levi to Submit Comprehensive Anti-Gang Legislation
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Annapolis, January 28, 2010- Three years after the passing of Delegate Mary-Dulany James’ Maryland Gang Prosecution Act, Delegate James is partnering with Delegate Gerron Levi to introduce another gang related bill. Delegate James has submitted House Bill 227, Criminal Law – Gangs – Definition, Underlying Crimes, and Sentencing […]
Tax Assessments, Driver’s Licenses, Ag Centers, HAZMAT Benefits; Focus of Latest Legislative Wave
The entirety of Harford County’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly has signed on to co-sponsor a bill aimed at reviewing state property tax assessment procedures, the assessment appeals process, and producing a report on those findings by 2011. House Bill 204, which is sponsored by Del. Wayne Norman and co-sponsored by the remainder of […]