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
October 2, 2024 Dear Neighbor, Election Day is November 5. The ability to vote for our representatives is the foundation of a free society. It is critical not only to cast your ballot this year, but also to remind your friends and family to vote as well. I… Read More »October 2024 Update
Dear Neighbor, Thank you for the feedback that so many of you gave in response to my June update regarding legislation passed in the last session. As of July 1, five more of my sponsored bills, as well as other measures that I supported with… Read More »July 2024 Update
Dear Neighbor, I am proud to share with you that 15 bills that I sponsored during this year’s legislative session have been signed by the Governor and will become law. Each bill that passes the General Assembly includes an effective date, except emergency bills, which… Read More »June 2024 Update
April 15, 2024 Dear Neighbor, I want to thank you for your engagement with my office throughout the 2024 Legislative Session. This was a challenging session for many reasons, one that was anticipated was the State’s budget deficit. Others were very unexpected, particularly the tragic… Read More »Session 2024
Like many of us, Senator Bailey was shocked and saddened by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday. His prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives and the communities that have been impacted by this horrific accident. The… Read More »Session 2024-Week 12
Monday was crossover day in the General Assembly. This is the date by which all legislation must pass out of either the Senate or the House to be guaranteed a hearing in the opposite chamber. While legislation passed after this date can still be considered,… Read More »Session 2024-Week 11
This week, the Senate passed two bills sponsored by Senator Bailey in support of Maryland’s veterans. On Tuesday, Senator Bailey presented Senate Bill 1178 to the Education, Energy and Environment Committee. This legislation removes vague language in the statute creating the Douglas J. J. Peters… Read More »Session 2024-Week 10