MFRW Legislative Update 3-17-24
MFRW Legislative Update 3-17-24

Twenty-two days till Sine Die!  New revenue generators, taxes, fees and tolls top the discussion list today.

 On Friday, Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones and Ways and Means Chairman Vanessa Atterbeary announced major plans to increase revenue by passing corporate tax changes and internet gaming (casino-style games played on smart phones, computers and other electronic devices) to increase revenue by $1.3 billion a year.  Internet gaming would have to be approved by the voters before implementation.  Senate President Ferguson has said the Senate is not ready to pass tax increases this year.  Let's encourage him and the Senate to hold that position.

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Darcey Clark
Legislative News From Delegate Mark Fisher
Legislative News From Delegate Mark Fisher

Governor Moore has requested nearly 250 fee increases through regulation and legislation.

Last Monday, the State announced a "$250 million write-down", which means people are buying less, therefore there's less tax revenue. Marylanders are feeling their budgets strained by inflation. Yet, the solution in Annapolis is to take more of your money.

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Darcey Clark
MD GOP Legislative Update
MD GOP Legislative Update

With just over a month left to go in the 2024 Legislative Session, Democrats are passing bills more frequently and the tax and fee increases are rolling out. If you haven't already, now is the time to get informed, get engaged, and make your voice heard in Annapolis to support GOP priorities, and oppose Democrat's big-government, far-left efforts.  

Read more about upcoming bills you can support and oppose.

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Darcey Clark
MD GOP Legislative Update
MD GOP Legislative Update

We have just passed the halfway point in the 2024 Legislative Session, with about a month and a half left to go.  The next few weeks will be key for getting Republican priorities through committee, and stopping ill-advised Democrat bills from making it to the House or Senate floors.

Read more about upcoming bills you can support and oppose.

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Darcey Clark
MFRW Legislative Update 1-28-24
MFRW Legislative Update 1-28-24

Weekly Legislative Update 1-28-24

Fairness in Girls' Sports - HB 47 - Action NOW

Next week, the Senate EEE Committee will hear the Senate version of Fairness in Girls Sports - SB- 381.  We will need people to testify on February 7 at 2 p.m.

Guide for Gen. Assembly website to submit testimony or set up tracking list

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Darcey Clark
Take Action!
Take Action!

Email Your Legislators!

Against Bill HB081: Constitutional Amendment - Form of County Government - Requirement to Adopt Charter Home Rule

Support  HB0671 Cross-filed in Senate SB355: Criminal Law - Display of Obscene Material to Minors - Prohibition

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Darcey Clark
MFRW Legislative Update 1-21-24
MFRW Legislative Update 1-21-24

Weekly Legislative Update 1-21-24

HB 0142 and HB 0192 - House Ways and Means Committee hearings on voting bills, including two requiring Voter Identification cards with photographs or other documentation

HB 0202 to require verification of the signature on an absentee ballot return envelope

MFRW 2024 Legislative Priorities

Guide for Gen. Assembly website to submit testimony or set up tracking list

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Darcey Clark