Gun Store Closure – Letter of Concern
Senator Bailey was elated to sign on to a letter of concern sent to the Governor supporting that gun stores remain open despite the Covid-19 related Executive Orders.
Senator Bailey was elated to sign on to a letter of concern sent to the Governor supporting that gun stores remain open despite the Covid-19 related Executive Orders.
As the state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Senator Bailey wanted to ensure that resources and information related to the State’s response are available to everyone in District 29. General Information The Maryland Department of Health is posting updates about COVID-19 in… Read More »Day 52 – Coronavirus Information
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned sine dine today at 5:00 p.m. due to the ongoing state of emergency surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. While this shortened session posed a serious challenge to getting legislation through the General Assembly, Senator Bailey is proud to have passed six… Read More »Day 51 – Sine Dine
Senator Bailey and the St. Mary’s County Delegation sent a letter to the United States Department of Transportation in support of federal grant funding for the Maryland Route 5 Great Mills Improvement Project. This grant would go towards widening Maryland Route 5 (Point Lookout Road)… Read More »BUILD Grant Support
Today, Governor Hogan announced that the 2020 Primary Election will be postponed from April 28 to June 2 due to the coronavirus outbreak. More information on this announcement and other actions announced today are available from this press release from the Governor’s Office: https://governor.maryland.gov/2020/03/17/governor-hogan-issues-proclamation-to-postpone-april-28-primary-implement-vote-by-mail-system-to-fill-7th-congressional-district-seat/. This afternoon,… Read More »Day 50 – Kirwan
Yesterday, the leaders of the Maryland General Assembly announced that the 2020 Legislative Session will adjourn on Wednesday, March 18 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Senator Bailey is committed to using the remaining time of this session to secure passage of important bills for District… Read More »Day 49 – Weekend Work
The General Assembly is continuing to meet, although access to the legislative complex is currently restricted to members and essential staff only. The legislature will be in Session this Saturday and Sunday to ensure that critical work can be completed. Although the Senator values hearing… Read More »Day 48
This afternoon, Governor Hogan announced several measures intended to address the Coronavirus outbreak. You can read about these actions in this press release from the Governor’s Office: https://governor.maryland.gov/2020/03/12/governor-hogan-announces-major-actions-to-protect-public-health-limit-spread-of-covid-19-pandemic/. Today, Senator Bailey welcomed students from St. Mary’s County to Annapolis. A group from the St. Mary’s County… Read More »Day 47 – COVID-19
Today, the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs committee began considering amendments to House Bill 1300, the proposed legislation to implement the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission. The Senate amendments have the potential to drastically improve the Kirwan bill that passed the House last week. … Read More »Day 46 – Kirwan Accountability
Last night, Senator Bailey had the honor of leading the tributes for the Maryland Fallen Heroes Ceremony in the Senate. Senator Bailey served as host for this tribute in his capacity as Senate Vice-Chair of the Veterans’ Caucus. This annual ceremony typically pays tribute to… Read More »Day 45 – Public Safety Officer Tax Credit