This week, three more of Senator Bailey’s bills passed the Senate. The first, Senate Bill 186, creates the Invasive Blue Catfish Pilot Program within the Department of Natural Resources to curb the spread of the invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 9
On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee reported favorably on Senate Bill 544, which would authorize food establishments that are agritourism businesses, Class 4 limited wineries, or Class 8 farm breweries to comply with the requirement in State law to provide a convenient lavatory using a… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 8
On Friday, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee reported unfavorably on House Bill 380. This bill, which Senator Bailey opposed, would have allowed for condoms to be sold in vending machines in nursery schools, preschools and elementary schools. This unfavorable report means that the bill will… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 7
The Maryland General Assembly has reached the halfway point of the 2025 Legislative Session. I wanted to provide to you an update on the work that I have done over the last 45 days to address important issues to Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties and our… Read More »45 Day Update – Session 2025
On Wednesday, Senator Bailey presented Senate Bill 551 – Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance – Collisions With Wild Animals – Prohibited Actions by Insurers to the Senate Finance Committee. This legislation would prohibit an insurer from increasing a premium, adding a surcharge, or removing, altering,… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 6
On Tuesday, Senator Bailey presented six natural resources bills to the Senate’s Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment relating to hunting, commercial fishing, and boating: Hunting Senate Bill 100 – Natural Resources – Pursuing Wounded Deer After Legal Hunting Hours – Authorization would permit… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 5
On Friday, Senator Bailey presented two public safety bills to the Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee. The first bill, Senate Bill 364, Jamari’s Law, would increase the existing maximum penalties for felony manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 years to 20 years for a first… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 4
This week, Senator Bailey introduced two bills intended to improve public safety in Maryland. The first bill, Senate Bill 364 – Criminal Law – Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel – Increased Penalties (Jamari’s Law), would increase the existing maximum penalties for felony manslaughter by vehicle… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 3
On Wednesday, Senator Bailey had his first two bill hearings of the session before the Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee. Both bills were focused on providing tax relief for Maryland seniors and retirees. The first bill, Senate Bill 30, would increase the tax deduction for… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 2
On January 8, the General Assembly convened for its 447th Legislative Session. The budget shortfall is going to be the most significant issue of the 2025 session. The Maryland Constitution requires that the General Assembly pass a balanced budget each year, and it will be… Read More »Session 2025 – Week 1