The announcement follows several months of discussion regarding congressional redistricting and recent court decisions affecting the legal landscape in multiple states.
Redistricting: Special Session Slated for August
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Maryland General Assembly
2026 Maryland Legislative Session Preview
The 2026 session is shaping up to be both consequential and politically charged.
2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
We recap some of the major issues that came out of this chaotic session with the Maryland General Assembly.
Sine Die 2025
Going down to wire, the Maryland General Assembly passed a budget on Sine Die.
2025 Maryland Legislative Session Updates
Midway through the Maryland Legislative Session, legislators have tackled many key topics so far, including the budget.
2025 Maryland Legislative Session Begins
The 90-day sprint will cover a variety of bills and topics, as well as a significant budget deficit.
New Maryland Laws Taking Effect in 2025
January brings new laws to Maryland and the start of the 2025 Legislative Session.
In Louisville for the National Conference of State Legislatures
Old Line’s team was on hand for the nation’s largest gathering of legislators and legislative staff.
New Laws Take Effect July 1 in Maryland
New laws impact ticket sales, indoor vaping, grants for tech startups, alcohol delivery and more.
Additional Bills Signed into Law for 2024
Nearly 350 bills were signed into law by Maryland Governor Wes Moore on May 16th, the final post-session bill-signing day.
Bills Signed Into Law by Governor Moore
Governor Wes Moore has now signed more than 400 bills into law following the 2024 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.
A Look Ahead: 2024 Legislative Issues
The Department of Legislative Services outlined several topics likely to be addressed in the upcoming Maryland Legislative Session, including artificial intelligence, cannabis, and unused funding opportunities.
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.
Adult Recreational Cannabis Use Now Legal in Maryland
People age 21 and older can buy cannabis products from licensed dispensaries in Maryland as long as they show government-issued photo ID to prove their age.
New Laws Go Into Effect July 1
From cannabis to Title IX, from guns to education, many new laws are set to go into effect on July 1.
Vetoes from Governor Moore
In his final actions addressing bills passed in the 2023 Legislative Session, Governor Wes Moore issued a handful of vetoes.
Hundreds More Bills Signed by Governor
Legislation has been signed on topics that include cannabis, healthcare, abortion, gun safety, a service-year program, volunteerism in the state, economic development, state elections, waste water systems, and more.
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.
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Old Line’s Sherry Nickerson reviews key topics covered during the 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Crossover Day in the Maryland General Assembly
Hundreds of bills, and 20 days to go. Read the latest on this important milestone in the current legislative session.
Legislation Introduced Following Moore’s State of the State Address
As session has commenced, Governor Moore’s initiatives were recently introduced in legislative form on the House floor.
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.
A History-Making Election
History was made this week with the election of Maryland’s first African-American Governor, Wes Moore, and the election of Maryland’s first female Comptroller, Brooke Lierman.
New Laws Take Effect October 1
New laws regarding child safety seats and moving over for stopped vehicles take effect today.
Taco Thursday at MACo: Photos
We had an amazing turnout for our MACo dinner reception. Check out the photos!
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.
Bills Going Into Law Without Hogan’s Signature
Nearly 300 additional bills will go into law without Governor Hogan’s signature, and 18 measures have been vetoed.
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.
Hogan Signs 140 More Bills Into Law
Included in this set of legislation is a $4 billion capital budget and additional funding for Old Line’s client Goodwill.
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.
Advancing Legislation for Parent Advocate Group
Working with legislators and education and disability rights stakeholders, Old Line advanced a bill that had been stuck in committee for the past three Sessions.
Representing Green Industries in Annapolis
Our lobbyists helped client MAGI educate legislators regarding a leaf blower bill, successfully representing the association’s needs and its members in Annapolis.
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.
Hogan Signs 79 Bills Into Law
Just hours after the close of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2022 Legislative Session, Governor Hogan signed 79 bills into law.
Climate Solutions Now & Impact on Architects
Old Line assisted their client the American Institute of Architects of Maryland (AIA) in advocating support of SB528, the Climate Solutions Now Act, which has been passed into law.
2022 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Our experts provide an overview of the Maryland Legislature’s accomplishments during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Sine Die 2022
After 90 days of hard work, at midnight on April 11, 2022, Maryland legislators will gather and celebrate the last day of the current 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.
Vetoes and Bills Allowed to Become Law Ahead of Session’s End
Ten bills were vetoed on Friday, including the Abortion Care Access Act and the Time to Care Act. More than 25 bills were left unsigned and allowed to go into law, including the Climate Solutions Now Act of 202 and a ban on ghost guns.
The Founding of the Maryland Film Commission
In the late 1970s, American Joe had a hand in creating the Maryland Film Commission through the legislature, taking it from almost last to 8th in the country for motion picture and TV productions.
Constituent Perspective: Meeting the Famous American Joe
A lifelong Baltimore resident recalls a chance meeting with American Joe – and a connection made over a cowboy.
Press Release: Old Line Government Affairs Proudly Presents “American Joe Week”
Enjoy stories, anecdotes and unique highlights about Senior Government Affairs Director American Joe Miedusiewski.
American Joe is a Champ!
From the archives: Check out American Joe in this commercial from his campaign for Governor of Maryland.
Tax Relief for Maryland Retirees
$2 billion in tax relief, spread out over 5 years, will provide savings for retirees, small businesses, and low-income families in Maryland.
Cannabis: A Maryland Legislative Update
A comprehensive look at bills involving cannabis in the current legislative session: the volume of bills alone is a sign that cannabis is an issue in Maryland that is here to stay.
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.
Cannabis in Maryland: A Timeline
In 2014, medical cannabis was legalized in the State of Maryland with the passage of House Bill 881, which established the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). But how did we get here, and where is legislation headed in 2022?
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: Delegate Terri Hill
A practicing plastic surgeon, Delegate Terri Hill has been guiding people through healing for nearly 30 years.
