Governor Larry Hogan delivered his final State of the State address this week and highlighted accomplishments from his tenure, saying “We changed Maryland for the better,” and that “…we must all learn to live with this virus, not to live in fear of it.”
Old Line’s lobbyists successfully advocated for changes that impacted their client’s renewable power business – a key win following this legislative session.
Old Line Government Affairs helped its client The Cigar Association of America with legislation that impacts the way tax is calculated for online cigar companies.
Governor Hogan recently vetoed several bills and allowed hundreds of other House and Senate bills to become law without his signature.
Derrick Covington provides an overview of the State’s historic legislation that provides a $577 million settlement to HBCUs.
Our lobbyists addressed specific areas of concern for the NFL regarding sports betting legislation in order to protect players and ensure fairness.
Lobbying efforts from Old Line Government Affairs helped secure major cost savings for municipally owned utility customers.
Governor Hogan recently signed another batch of bills into law following the 2021 Legislative Session. Despite the pandemic, legislators have reiterated to Old Line that this session has been incredibly productive, and the legislation will be impactful.
Today, Governor Hogan signed 66 bills covering topics such as telehealth, compensation for the wrongly convicted, mental health, broadband infrastructure and more.
Persevering through three months of Zoom hearings and masked testifying on the House and Senate floors, the Maryland legislature accomplished important initiatives addressing telehealth services, sports betting, police reform, pay for essential workers and more.
As Governor Hogan unveils the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, he proposes $1 Billion RELIEF Act – Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families Act – which includes direct stimulus payments to Marylanders.
While all Maryland legislative sessions become part of the historical record, the 2020 session, which was the 441st, will have an asterisk next to it. For 2021, vigilance will be required to be certain one’s voice is heard.
The announcement follows several months of discussion regarding congressional redistricting and recent court decisions affecting the legal landscape in multiple states.
As of July 1, numerous new laws have taken effect, addressing topics ranging from education and public safety to utilities, consumer protection, healthcare, and business regulation.
Navigating the Maryland General Assembly can be complicated, and implementing policy change takes time and a well-prepared strategy.
