Senator Bailey presented three legislative bond initiatives to be considered by the General Assembly this session for projects in District 29. These bond initiatives are requests for funding local projects in the State’s Capital Budget. On Saturday, Senator Bailey presented a bond initiative he has… Read More »Day 44 – Bond Saturday
Senator Jack Bailey announced today that he has secured additional State funding for projects in District 29 in the State Budget. A Supplemental Budget released by Governor Larry Hogan includes funding for two of Senator Bailey’s funding priorities for this session. This Supplemental Budget includes… Read More »Day 43 – Budget Press Release
There have been 52 murders in Baltimore City so far this year. We are more than halfway through this legislative session, and Rome is still burning. Republicans and Democrats agree on more than they disagree on when you look at proposals from the Governor, Republicans… Read More »Day 42 – Senate Bill 1078
Last night, Senator Bailey attended a reception at Government House with Governor Hogan and members of the House and Senate Republican Caucuses. This reception gave the legislators the opportunity to discuss pending legislation with each other, to tell the Governor what their priorities are for… Read More »Day 41 – Kirwan Commission
Last night, Senator Bailey and his Senate Republican colleagues introduced an emergency bill intended to address the rampant crime in Baltimore City. This bill would allow the Governor to declare a State of Emergency in a jurisdiction with a high murder rate. These emergency powers… Read More »Day 40 – Crime in Baltimore City
On Saturday, the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad held its installation ceremony. Members of the Squad were given citations to honor the length of their service and dedicated volunteerism from Senator Bailey. While the Senator was unable to attend the ceremony, Delegate… Read More »Day 39 – St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
As the Chairman of the Southern Maryland Senate Delegation, Senator Bailey is happy to announce that Senate Bill 805 – Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland – Funding passed the Senate today. This bill increases funding for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. Through their work… Read More »Day 38 – Working for Additional Funding
Next week, Senator Bailey will be introducing a bill to the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee that would expand hunting rights in our region. Senate Bill 930 is proposed legislation that deals with hunting resident geese in Southern Maryland. There are two different… Read More »Day 37 – Hunting Bills Upcoming
Today, Senator Bailey was honored to present a Senate Resolution to Special Agent Augustus “Gus” Aquino. Special Agent Aquino recently retired after a 34 year law enforcement career working for Homeland Security and specializing in child exploitation cases. Senator Bailey worked with Special Agent Aquino… Read More »Day 36 -Handgun Qualification License
Today, Senator Bailey presented more bills to address natural resources issues in our state. In addition to his bill about conflict resolution for shoreline property owners and water column aquaculture lease applicants as well as the study on harvest data for the Recreational Striped Bass… Read More »Day 35 – Natural Resources