MDGOP Update 3


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 below for bills with hearings this week that you can support: 

Upcoming Bills You Can Support

HB758/SB927 - School Assault and Prevention Act - A bill to bring accountability and prevention for assaults in schools by establishing that the assault of a school employee is a second degree assault. Hearing scheduled in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on 3/5, contact Senator Johnny Mautz for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Senators in support. 

HB1245/SB1075 - Victoria and Scottie's Law - A bill to hold drug dealers accountable and create new penalties for the distribution of fentanyl or heroin that results in the death or serious bodily injury of a person, with a max sentence of 20 years in prison. Hearing scheduled in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on 3/5, contact Senator Justin Ready for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Senators in support. Hearing scheduled in the House Judiciary Committee on 3/5, contact Delegate Chris Tomlinson for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Delegates in support. 

HB1247/SB1063 - Environment – Advanced Clean Cars II Program – Application and Enforcement - A bill to delay the adoption of California's all-electric vehicle law, allowing gas vehicles to be sold in Maryland until 2030. Hearing scheduled in the Senate Education, Energy, & the Environment Committee on 3/5, contact Senator Steve Hershey for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Senators in support. Hearing scheduled in the House Environment & Transportation Committee on 3/8, contact Delegate Chris Adams for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Delegates in support. 

HB1166/SB501 - Wear, Carry, and Transport Laws - Handbook Publication - A bill to require the State Police to annually inform the public of changes to handgun wear, carry, and transport laws. Hearing scheduled in the House Judiciary Committee on 3/6, contact Delegate Jim Hinebaugh for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Delegates in support. 

HB296/SB348 - Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry - A bill to establish that Marylander's may not be denied the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm based on their possession of a medical cannabis license. Hearing scheduled in the House Judiciary Committee on 3/6, contact Delegate Robin Grammer for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Delegates in support. 

HB1315 - Keep the Lights on Act - A bill to stop Brandon Shores Power Plant from being shut down until an affordable, sufficient, and reliable alternative energy source is identified and implemented. Hearing scheduled in the House Economic Matters Committee on 3/7, contact Delegate Brian Chisholm for information on how to deliver testimony: [email protected], or contact other committee Delegates in support. 

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