Legislation and Advocacy

The 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly opened January 11th and closed on April 10th, 2023.  Homepage for the Maryland General Assembly is HERE.

A wrap-up summary of the Session as it pertains to MTAM can be found HERE.

You can find a list of bills that MTAM is following, updated weekly, HERE

Our lobbyist John Stierhoff and his firm Venable have prepared this summary of Freshman Members of the General Assembly. There are 46 new members (8 in the Senate and 38 in the House of Delegates). 4 incoming Senators are current members of the House of Delegates. 3 incoming Senators are former legislators.  Find the summary HERE.

For House Committee Leadership Assignments find the summary HERE.

For Senate Committee Leadership Assignments find the summary HERE.

For information about the Legislative Process, how laws are enacted in Maryland, follow this LINK.

2023 procedures for testimony in the House and Senate.

For the 2023 Session Dates of Interest, follow this LINK.

If you would like additional information on any of these bills or any other issue pertaining to the Session, please contact Susan@mtam.org.