We recap some of the major issues that came out of this chaotic session with the Maryland General Assembly.
2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
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Additional Bills Signed by Maryland Governor
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed more than 300 additional bills into law following the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session
2024 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Sherry Nickerson highlights some of the bills that will be sent to Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his signature in the coming weeks.
Sine Die 2024
Legislators in the Maryland General Assembly have spent the final days working on The PORT Act and other final pieces of legislation.
Less than One Month to Go in Maryland Legislative Session
Late nights and a lockdown, fiery debates, and fish? The Maryland General Assembly is closing in on the end of its annual legislative session.
2024 Legislative Session Preview
The Moore administration and the Maryland General Assembly are facing some tough decisions on the budget, juvenile justice, education reform, and the environment.
Changes Coming to Maryland Legislature
With the departure of Senator Melony G. Griffith to become CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association, several changes are ahead for the Maryland General Assembly.
New Laws Now in Effect in Maryland
Passed by the Maryland General Assembly, new laws address firearms, child sexual abuse cases and more.
At the NCSL Legislative Summit in Indy
Old Line recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit in Indianapolis.
Moore Signs 100+ Bills into Law
Among the first to be enacted into law are multiple bills that addressed Moore’s top priorities including the minimum wage and the earned income tax credit.
Moore Administration Announces Cabinet Posts
Multiple announcements coming from the Moore administration include key cabinet posts and staff hires.
The 445th Maryland General Assembly Convenes
From now through April, legislators will address numerous issues affecting residents and businesses in the 2023 Legislative Session.
2023 Legislative Session Preview
Sherry Nickerson outlines key topics and areas expected to be discussed in the upcoming legislative session.
Maryland Primary Election Results
We’ve compiled results and news coverage from Maryland’s Primary Election, and will continue to track updates as mail-in votes are tabulated.
Lobbyists Secure Even More Funding for Goodwill
Old Line secured additional funding for Goodwill through legislation recently signed by Governor Hogan, adding to financial support secured through the Executive Branch.
105 Additional Bills Signed Into Law
Bills signed by Governor Hogan cover topics ranging from cybersecurity and drug overdoses to student loans and solidarity with Ukraine.
Lobbyists Address Reporting Requirements for HDA
Old Line Government Affairs aided their client HDA by lobbying for legislation to clean up reporting requirements outlined in a 2020 bill.
100+ Bills Signed into Law by Governor Hogan
The bills address public safety, jobs, environmental stewardship and mental health resources, as well as the criminal justice system.
Maryland Legislative Maps Finalized
The Maryland Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to recently re-drawn legislative maps, allowing new redistricting to take effect for the upcoming election.
2022 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Our experts provide an overview of the Maryland Legislature’s accomplishments during the 2022 Legislative Session.
UPDATE: Assembly Overrides Governor’s Vetoes
Twenty-four hours after the Governor opted to veto several bills, the Maryland General Assembly met and voted to override many of them, allowing several new bills to go into law.
Judge Rejects Congressional Redistricting Plan for Maryland
BREAKING NEWS: A Maryland judge has rejected a proposed congressional redistricting plan and requested a new map by March 30th.
Relief at the Pump: Hogan Approves Emergency Gas Tax Suspension
Hoping to pay less at the gas pump? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an emergency measure to suspend the state’s gas tax.
Governor Hogan Presents 2023 Budget
Upon the start of his last year in office, Governor Larry Hogan presented his FY 2023 budget today in Annapolis.
Issue Papers for the 2022 Legislative Session
This year’s Issue Papers presented to the Maryland General Assembly feature 250 pages covering topics ranging from healthcare to business regulation.
Special Session Underway in Maryland General Assembly
A special session of the Maryland General Assembly is currently underway, tackling select topics including redistricting ahead of the 2022 session, which convenes on January 12th.
House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup: Endocannabinoid System
What if you were told our bodies were built to break down and absorb cannabis? Dr. Patricia Frye presented details at a recent Maryland workgroup session.
Online with Old Line: Senator Justin Ready
A Carroll County native, Senator Justin Ready has always been interested in history, current events, and public policy.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Carl Anderton
Delegate Carl Anderton is nothing if not charismatic, and uses his charisma and experience to advocate for District 38B, Wicomico County.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Chris Adams
A fifth-generation Marylander, Delegate Chris Adams is proud of his roots on the Eastern Shore.
Online with Old Line: Senator Addie Eckardt
Senator Addie Eckardt is known for many things — her passion, her drive, and the color pink.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Pamela Queen
A longtime resident of Montgomery County, Delegate Pamela Queen was raised by her maternal grandparents, and says that that experience shaped the policy she aims to implement in Annapolis.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Anne Kaiser
Growing up in Montgomery County, Delegate Anne Kaiser says she always knew she wanted to get into the political sphere.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Terri Hill
A practicing plastic surgeon, Delegate Terri Hill has been guiding people through healing for nearly 30 years.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Harry Bhandari
Getting into politics at the age of 15, Delegate Bhandari was advocating for others even before he came to the United States from Nepal.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Kathy Szeliga
A former educator, small business owner, wife, mom, and grandmother, Delegate Szeliga says she ran for office because there “weren’t enough lawmakers that had practical backgrounds.”
Online with Old Line: Delegate Pat Young
With a deep-seated understanding of Baltimore County’s people and policy issues, Delegate Young was initially inspired to run for office by his past as a veteran and as an advocate for his community.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Michele Guyton
A developmental psychologist by trade, Delegate Michele Guyton is a busy lady, focusing her efforts on education, psychology and “supporting those who don’t always have the loudest voice.”
Bayside with Old Line in Ocean City
The sun setting. Seagulls cawing in the background. Drinks flowing. Good conversation and greater company. Thank you to our sponsors and to all those who joined us for Bayside with Old Line!
Online with Old Line: Senator Will Smith
Representing the district where he was born and raised, Senator Smith is proud to represent the “vibrant” and “evolving” District 20 in Montgomery County.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Emily Shetty
Despite being born and raised in the South, Delegate Emily Shetty says that she loves the active district she represents as that’s what makes her job so interesting.
Online with Old Line: Senator Jeff Waldstreicher
Saying he got into politics “by accident,” Senator Waldstreicher saw an opportunity and took it when he was elected into a vacant seat.
Online with Old Line: Senator Melony Griffith
A graduate of Howard University and a social worker by training, Senator Griffith represents the central and southern areas of Prince George’s County.
School Updates From Recent Legislative Committee Meeting
With students headed back to school, leaders provided updates at the recent Joint Appropriations and House Ways and Means Committee meeting.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Kirill Reznik
Citing his early-childhood immigration from the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War as part of the reason he became so interested in politics, Delegate Kirill Reznik is a busy man, father and legislator.
Online with Old Line: Senator Shelly Hettleman
Describing her district as “Maryland in miniature,” Senator Shelly Hettleman is proud to represent the same place where she herself grew up.
Online with Old Line: Senator Chris West
Senator Chris West describes his political career as “a way to give back.” First running for office at 64 years old, he says he wants to give back all the “blessings” he’s seen in his life.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk
An immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk is an “island girl” with a passion for civil rights, equity and advancing her community.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Regina T. Boyce
Hailing from the Caribbean, Delegate Regina T. Boyce never imagined herself a legislator, but has always wanted to help and uplift her community.
Online with Old Line: Senator Cory McCray
Born and raised in Baltimore, Senator Cory McCray is an electrician by trade who began buying and selling homes when he was just 20 years old. It wasn’t until he was in his late 20’s though that he realized the importance of government
Online with Old Line: Delegate Charles Otto
A native of Somerset County, Maryland, Delegate Charles Otto currently lives in the house where he grew up, having only changed his address for the 3 years when he attended Virginia Tech.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Jason Buckel
Maryland Delegate and House Minority Leader Jason Buckel was born and raised in Allegany County, the district he now represents. He’s a practicing lawyer and an avid sports fan.
Online with Old Line: Senator Sarah Elfreth
Senator Sarah Elfreth is the youngest woman ever elected to the Maryland senate, and also a published author.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Kathleen Dumais
Delegate Kathleen Dumais takes to heart the importance of family both in her role as a lawyer and in representing Maryland’s hard-working families in the Maryland General Assembly.
Online with Old Line: Delegate Eric Luedtke
Teaching middle school for 11 years gave Delegate Eric Luedtke tremendous lessons on multitasking that he now applies to his role as a legislator and the House Majority Leader.
Online with Old Line: Legislator Interview Series
We are proud to present an all-new interview series featuring Maryland’s State Senators and Delegates.
Lobbyists Empower Changes to Renewable Energy Bill
Old Line’s lobbyists successfully advocated for changes that impacted their client’s renewable power business – a key win following this legislative session.
Hundreds of New Bills to Become Law
Governor Hogan recently vetoed several bills and allowed hundreds of other House and Senate bills to become law without his signature.
Legislative Win for Old Line’s Utilities Clients Delivers Huge Savings for Residents
Lobbying efforts from Old Line Government Affairs helped secure major cost savings for municipally owned utility customers.
Legislative Update: Hogan Signs 66 Bills Into Law
Today, Governor Hogan signed 66 bills covering topics such as telehealth, compensation for the wrongly convicted, mental health, broadband infrastructure and more.
2021 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
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.
UPDATE: Hogan Signs $1 Billion RELIEF Act
Introduced last month and incorporating adjustments made and passed by the General Assembly, Hogan has signed the $1 Billion RELIEF Act.
$1.5 Billion RELIEF Act Advances Through Legislature
Now headed to the House of Delegates, the Senate has approved its pandemic RELIEF package with $1.5 billion in assistance for Marylanders.
Governor Larry Hogan’s State of the State 2021
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Governor Larry Hogan live-streamed his State of the State address from the State House in Annapolis.
Reflecting on the 2020 Session and Anticipating 2021
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.
American Joe is “A Great Teacher”
Architecture firm principal shares praise for American Joe Miedusiewski.
