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Session 2024-Week 11

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, it must first be assigned...
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Session 2024-Week 10

The Maryland Veteran's Caucus Breakfast with the Governor & Lt. Governor(Credit: Executive Office of the Governor) 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...
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Session 2024-Week 9

The District 29 Delegation & the Chopticon High School Marching Band This week, three more of Senator Bailey’s sponsored bills passed out of Senate committees.  The Judicial Proceedings Committee voted favorably on Senate Bill 7, which would require law enforcement agencies to maintain a record of positive community feedback for...
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Session 2024-Week 8

On Friday, the General Assembly honored the Teachers of the Year from each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions.  Senator Bailey was pleased to welcome Calvert County’s Teacher of the Year John S. Allen from Huntingtown High School and St. Mary’s County’s Teacher of the Year Alisha Swann from Spring Ridge Middle...
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Session 2024 – 45 Day Update

Dear Neighbor, Today marks the halfway point of the 2024 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 State as a whole, as well as...
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Session 2024-Week 6

Senator Bailey and SMAR members during Maryland REALTORS® Lobby Day in Annapolis on Tuesday, February 14th. This week was very productive in Annapolis, as five more of Senator Bailey’s sponsored bills advanced out of Senate committees. On Thursday, the Judicial Proceedings Committee voted unanimously in support of two bills from...
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Session 2024-Week 5

Senator Jackson, Senator Bailey & Jeff Buddle - PFFMD President testify on SB 588 to increase the public safety retirement tax credit. On Thursday, the Senate passed Senator Bailey’s first two bills of the 2024 Legislative Session.  Senate Bill 108, which increases a tax deduction for police auxiliaries and reserve...
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Session 2024-Week 4

Senator Bailey & Senator J.B. Jennings participated in the Polar Bear Plunge on Friday with a group of legislators to support Special Olympics Maryland. On Tuesday, the Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee gave a favorable report to Senate Bill 108.  This legislation was introduced by Senator Bailey to combine the...
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Session 2024-Week 3

Senator Bailey, Margaret Rathgeb (Senate Page - Calvert County) & Senator Michael Jackson This week, Senator Bailey had his first eight bill hearings of the 2023 Legislative Session.  On Tuesday, the Senator presented two bills to the Senate’s Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.  The first, Senate Bill 152, would...
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Session 2024-Week 2

Today is the end of the first full week of the 2024 Legislative Session.  One of Senator Bailey’s top priorities continues to be passing legislation to improve public safety in Maryland.  In addition to bills that he has introduced to increase the maximum sentences for vehicular homicide and indecent exposure...
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Session 2024 – Week 1

Senator Bailey and James Oster, week 1 Senate Page from Patuxent High School. On January 10, the General Assembly convened for the 2024 legislative session.  Senator Bailey proud to have once again introduced a comprehensive legislative agenda of 15 bills intended to protect public safety, support our communities, expand hunting...
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2024 Pre-filed Bills

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Session 2023

April 17, 2023 Dear Neighbor, I want to thank you for your civic engagement during the 2023 Legislative Session.  As this new term begins, it is an honor to once again have the opportunity to represent our community in the Senate of Maryland.  This was my first year serving as...
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Session 2023-Week 12

On Thursday, Senator Bailey introduced Senate Bill 974 – State-Owned Nursing Homes – Deficiencies, Citations, and Fines – Contractor Reporting Requirements, in response to recent reports of the mistreatment of veterans at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.  This bill would require increased reporting of deficiencies cited and enforcement actions imposed at...
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Session 2023-Week 11

Happy Maryland Day!  Senator Bailey was honored to have the opportunity to speak yesterday at Historic St. Mary’s City to celebrate the anniversary of Maryland’s founding.  In his remarks, the Senator shared how the State is continuing to support HSMC and helped to honor those who have made a significant...
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Session 2023-Week 10

Monday is crossover day for the 2023 Legislative Session.  This is the date by which the Senate and the House must pass a bill for that bill to be guaranteed a hearing in the opposite chamber, giving them a greater chance of passing this year than those that do not....
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Session 2023-Week 9

Today, another one of Senator Bailey’s sponsored bills passed out of its Senate committee.  Senate Bill 336, which would establish a workgroup to study the creation of a Waterway Incident Notification System (WINS) in Maryland, received the unanimous support of the Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee and will go to the...
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Session 2023-Week 8

This week, Senator Bailey’s legislation continued to advance through the General Assembly.  Senate Bill 275, which will require snares, traps, and other similar devices used for hunting to have an identification number, passed the Senate on Thursday.  On Friday, Senator Bailey presented Senate Bill 457, which gives St. Mary’s County...
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Session 2023-Week 7

Today marks the halfway point of this year’s legislative session.  This week, Senator Bailey’s legislative priorities continued to advance through the Senate.  Senate Bill 91, which would allow a person under the age of 17 to renew or reapply for an apprentice hunting license, passed the Senate on Friday.  The...
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Session 2023-Week 6

This week, two more of Senator Bailey’s bills continued advancing through the Senate.  Senate Bill 69, which creates a uniform process for collecting positive community feedback about law enforcement officers, and Senate Bill 74, which treats drunk driving and drunk boating the same when considering whether someone a repeat offender,...
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Session 2023-Week 5

On Thursday, two more of Senator Bailey’s bills passed the Senate.  Senate Bill 10, which would give Marylanders the option to obtain more licenses from the Department of Natural Resources electronically, and Senate Bill 102, which would expand exemptions in law for children under 16 to catch crabs without a...
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Session 2023-Week 4

Senator Bailey’s first bill of the session passed the Senate this week.  On Thursday, Senate Bill 80, which would reinstate a license to catch invasive species of catfish, was approved unanimously.  This bill now goes to the House of Delegates for their consideration. The Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee also...
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Session 2023-Week 3

On Wednesday, Senator Bailey presented four bills related to natural resources to the Senate’s Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.  These bills included Senate Bill 10, which would give Marylanders an option to carry most licenses, permits, and stamps issued by the Department of Natural Resources electronically, and Senate Bill...
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Session 2023-Week 2

This week was the first full week of the 2023 Legislative Session.  As the Senate’s Committees begin to consider legislation, two of Senator Bailey’s bills to support Maryland’s first responders received hearings this week before the Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee: Senate Bill 61 – Property Tax Credit – Public...
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Session 2023 – Week 1

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Senator Bailey was sworn in for another term serving to residents of District 29 as the Maryland General Assembly convened for this year’s regular session.  The Senator looks forward to continuing to provide available, approachable, and committed leadership for St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties and...
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Session 2022

April 18, 2022 Dear Neighbor, I wanted to personally thank you for your civic engagement during the 2022 Legislative Session. It was a pleasure to be able to welcome many of you back to Annapolis this year as the legislative complex reopened for in-person meetings and bill hearings. During this...
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Week 12 Update

This week, three more of Senator Bailey’s bills passed the Senate.  These include Senate Bill 117 and Senate Bill 132, two bills which would provide additional tax relief to volunteer police auxiliary and reserve officers and expand the ability of local governments to provide property tax credits to public safety...
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Week 11 Update

Happy Maryland Day!  The Senate took time during today’s floor session to commemorate the anniversary of Maryland’s founding, and Senator Bailey looks forward to participating in the observances of Maryland Day at Historic St. Mary’s City tomorrow. Redistricting Ruling Today, a judge in Anne Arundel County ruled that Maryland’s Congressional...
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Week 10 Update

With Monday’s chamber crossover deadline approaching, Senator Bailey continued to work to advance his legislative agenda.  A number of the Senator’s bills passed out of Committee this week, including Senate Bill 517 – Criminal Procedure - Location Information, Senate Bill 581 - Public Safety – Law Enforcement Agencies – Positive...
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Week 9 Update

On Tuesday, Senator Bailey presented two bills related to education and public safety.  The first, Senate Bill 583, would create a system for parents to report classroom disruptions to the Maryland Center for School Safety to collect data on disruptions and ensure that local school systems are responding appropriately to...
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Week 8 Update

On Tuesday, Senator Bailey presented four bills to the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee to protect our waterways and Marylanders who make a living as watermen.  Two of the bills pertained to fishing.  The first, Senate Bill 455 – Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License and Recreational...
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Week 7 Update

On Thursday, two more of Senator Bailey’s bills passed the Senate.  Senate Bill 79 – Higher Education – Senatorial Scholarships – Program Accreditation and Senate Bill 454 – Marine Contractor License - Authorization, Requirements, both, passed unanimously.  These bills will now go to the House of Delegates for their consideration....
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Week 6 Update

On Monday night, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 68 - Sexual Offenses - Crime of Violence and Lifetime Supervision, which Senator Bailey introduced to strengthen Maryland’s laws protecting minors against sexual abuse.  This bill now goes to the House of Delegates for their consideration. Senator Bailey also introduced three...
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Week 5 Update

This week, Senator Bailey presented three more bills to Senate Committees.  On Tuesday, the Senator testified in support of Senate Bill 454 - Marine Contractor License - Performance of Services - Licensing Requirements and Fees which is a priority for our local governments, particularly in Calvert and St. Mary’s County,...
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Week 4 Update

Today, the Judicial Proceedings Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 68 - Sexual Offenses - Crime of Violence and Lifetime Supervision.  This legislation is sponsored by Senator Bailey and is intended to help protect children from some of the most heinous crimes imaginable, specifically felony sexual assaults.  This bill now goes...
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Week 3 Update

Senator Bailey returned to floor of the Senate on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID last week.  He would like to thank everyone who has contacted him in the last week for their kind words and well-wishes. This week, Senator Bailey introduced five more bills and one joint resolution for...
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Week 2 Update

This week was the first full week of the 2022 Legislative Session.  As the Senate’s Committees begin to consider legislation, two of Senator Bailey’s bills received hearings this week: Senate Bill 68 – Sexual Offenses – Crime of Violence and Lifetime Supervision would strengthen Maryland’s laws protecting minors against sexual...
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Session 2022

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, the Maryland General Assembly convened for this year’s regular session.  Senator Bailey looks forward to providing available, approachable, and committed leadership for St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties and working to advance our priorities in the Senate again this year.  As a result of the General...
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2021 Special Session Recap

The Maryland General Assembly convened for a Special Session on December 6, 2021 to consider bills related to Congressional redistricting.  In addition to redistricting, the General Assembly was also presented with the Governor’s vetoes from the 2021 Regular Session and elected a new Treasurer as part of this Special Session....
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End of Session 2021

I invite you to read my End of Session letter summarizing the 2021 Legislative Session and welcome you to check back on this site as I will be posting updates when the General Assembly reconvenes for the 2022 Legislative Session in January. April 26, 2021 Dear Neighbor, I wanted to...
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Week 12 Update

As we approach the final days of the 2021 Legislative Session, Senator Bailey’s legislative initiatives continue to move through the General Assembly.  On Wednesday, the Senator presented two bills which had previously passed the Senate to the House Judiciary Committee.  The first bill, Senate Bill 15, would require the State...
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Week 11 Update

On Thursday, the Senate took time to celebrate Maryland Day.  As the Senator representing St. Mary’s City, Senator Bailey gave remarks during the day’s floor session about the important role that our area has had in our State’s history.  This observance follows action taken by the Senate earlier this week...
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Crossover Updates

On Monday, the Senate gave final approval to a bill introduced by Senator Bailey to protect Maryland’s children from sexual abusers.  Senate Bill 268 – Sexual Abuse of a Minor – Crime of Violence and Lifetime Supervision will strengthen Maryland’s criminal laws by making sexual abuse of a minor between...
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Week 10 Update

Final Two Bills Presented This week, Senator Bailey had two more bills heard before the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee.  On Tuesday, Senator Bailey was joined by representatives of Historic St. Mary’s City to present Senate Bill 946, which would create the Historic St. Mary’s City Fort to...
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Week 9 Update

This week, three more of Senator Bailey’s bills passed the full Senate.  On Thursday, Senate Bill 51, which would allow the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission to act as property manager for the Regional Agricultural Center being built in St. Mary’s County, passed the Senate unanimously.  On Friday, Senate Bill...
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Week 8 Update

This week, two more of Senator Bailey’s bills received favorable reports from Senate committees.  Senate Bill 15, which would ensure that all current holders of a handgun permit receive a notification from the State Police before the expiration of their permit, received a favorable report with amendments from the Judicial...
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Week 7 Update

Today is the 45th day of the 2021 Legislative Session, marking the halfway point of the 90-day session.  On Tuesday, Senator Bailey presented two more bills to Senate committees.  Senate Bill 51 would authorize the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland to act as the property manager for the new Southern Maryland...
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Week 6 Update

Police Bills The Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee continued to discuss bills this week related to policing in Maryland.  The most controversial of these bills is Senate Bill 627, which would repeal the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights.  This current law does not afford any special legal rights to law...
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Week 5 Update

Today was the end of another busy week in Annapolis as this unusual 2021 Legislative Session continues. On Wednesday, Senator Bailey presented two more bills to the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee.  Senate Bill 203 would require the Department of Natural Resources to work with aquaculture lease applicants...
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Week 4 Update

Senator Bailey is continuing to work with the Hogan Administration to help the residents of District 29 during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.  Today, the Senator met with Secretary Tiffany Robinson from the Department of Labor and members of the Governor’s staff to discuss constituents’ unemployment benefits and to assure that...
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Week 3 Update

On Wednesday, Senator Bailey presented Senate Bill 249 to the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee.  Under current law, a Senator can allow a student to use a Senatorial Scholarship at an out-of-state school only if the academic program the student is pursuing is not available at an in-state...
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Week 2 Update

This week, Senator Bailey presented three more of his bills to Senate committees.  On Wednesday, the Senator presented Senate Bill 104 and Senate Bill 239 to the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee.  The first bill, Senate Bill 104, would require schools to install safety sensors on electric retractable room...
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Week 1 Update

On Thursday, Senator Bailey had his first bill hearing of the Session.  Senate Bill 277, which would give local governments the authority to determine which public safety officers are eligible for local property tax credits in their jurisdiction, was heard by the Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee.  Senator Bailey was...
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Senator Bailey’s Legislative Agenda

This session, Senator Bailey has pre-filed 14 bills for consideration by the General Assembly.  Some of these bills have been re-introduced from last session, when the early adjournment of the legislature caused a number of bills to not have time to complete passage through the General Assembly.  Others are bills...
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Session 2021

On January 13, 2021, the General Assembly began the 2021 Legislative Session.  This Session will bring a number of significant challenges as a result of the COVID–19 Pandemic.  These challenges are not only related to the issues that the General Assembly will be considering, but also how the Session will...
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Statement On Oyster Leases

On Wednesday, October 9, Delegate Matt Morgan and I spoke with representatives of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources regarding oyster leases that are currently being applied for in the Patuxent River off of the shoreline of the Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls community.  In this conversation, I relayed the concerns that...
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End of Session 2020

I invite you to read my End of Session letter summarizing the 2020 Legislative Session and welcome you to check back on this page as I will be posting updates when the General Assembly reconvenes for the 2021 Legislative Session in January. March 20, 2020 Dear Neighbor, I wanted to...
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Day 52 – Coronavirus Information

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 our State, along with background...
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Day 51 – Sine Dine

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 bills before the early adjournment. ...
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Day 50 – Kirwan

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, the Senate’s Budget and Taxation...
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Day 49 – Weekend Work

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 29 and all of Maryland,...
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Day 48

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 from constituents, please be aware...
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Day 47 – COVID-19

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 Association of Student Councils visited...
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Day 46 – Kirwan Accountability

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.  The proposed changes are significant...
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Day 45 – Public Safety Officer Tax Credit

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 those Marylanders who were killed...
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Day 44 – Bond Saturday

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 sponsored for the Calvert Marine...
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Day 43 – Budget Press Release

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 $200,000 for a study determining...
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Day 42 – Senate Bill 1078

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 in the House, and our...
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Day 41 – Kirwan Commission

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 the rest of this session,...
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Day 40 – Crime in Baltimore City

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 would allow the Governor to...
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Day 39 – St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce

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 Brian Crosby presented the citations...
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Day 38 – Working for Additional Funding

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 bringing together Calvert, Charles, and...
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Day 37 – Hunting Bills Upcoming

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 goose seasons in Calvert, Charles,...
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Day 36 -Handgun Qualification License

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 when the Senator first started...
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Day 35 – Natural Resources

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 Fishery, the Senator had two...
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Day 34 – Striped Bass Fishery

This weekend, to celebrate the Senator’s wife’s birthday, Karin and their children came to Annapolis.  On Saturday morning, the Baileys ate breakfast at Chick and Ruth’s Delly, where the children led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The Baileys spent the day touring and shopping around the State’s Capital City. Today, Senator...
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Day 33 – Oysters Leases

As we enter the second half of the 2020 Legislative Session, Senator Bailey is continuing to introduce legislation that will address the concerns of District 29.  One bill that he is sponsoring that will be very beneficial to our District is Senate Bill 711, Aquaculture Lease Applications – Notices, Protests,...
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Day 32 – Meeting with St. Mary’s Groups

Throughout the day, Senator Bailey met with various groups regarding issues coming before his committee.  He met with local members of the Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association as well as representatives from the Brewers Association of Maryland to discuss legislation relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages.  He also met...
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Day 31 – Addressing Public Health

Today, Senator Bailey was focused on addressing public health issues.  The day started with the Senator meeting with representatives of the Maryland Department of Health and Opioid Operational Command Center to discuss Senate Bill 710, Senator Bailey’s bill to give our local health officers more tools to combat the opioid...
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Day 30 – Tobacco Related Products in Schools

Today, Senator Bailey presented a bill to stop children in St. Mary’s County from using tobacco related products in schools.  As introduced, Senate Bill 508 – St. Mary’s County – Possession of Tobacco Product or Electronic Smoking Device by an Individual Under the Age of 21 Years – Prohibition would...
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Day 29 -Kirwan Commission

On Saturday, Senator Bailey participated in the “Fly In” Farmers’ Market at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport.  Senator Bailey arrived at the market by helicopter along with Delegate Brian Crosby.  This farmers’ market celebrates not only St. Mary’s County’s and Southern Maryland’s agricultural heritage but also the Airport, which...
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Day 28 – Closing out Another Week

Senator Bailey was reminded this morning of why he was elected to represent the issues facing our community and the importance of his legislative priorities this session. This morning, Senator Bailey met with an opponent of his opioid bill, SB710.  These meetings are an important part of the legislative process,...
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Day 27- Education Education Read All About It

Today in Annapolis was all about education.  Senator Bailey presented an important bill for our local school systems to the Senate’s Finance Committee.  Senate Bill 241 – Maryland Healthy Working Families Act – Applicability would exempt our local school systems from the requirement to provide sick leave to substitute employees. ...
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Day 26 Fighting Opioid Crisis

Senator Bailey has introduced a bill to help our local governments fight the ongoing opioid crisis across our State.  Senate Bill 710 – Health – General – Prescription Drug Monitoring Program – County Health Officer will give each county’s health officer the ability to access the State’s Prescription Drug Monitoring...
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Day 25 – Two More Bills Presented

Last night, Senator Bailey attended a joint session of the General Assembly to unveil the new statues of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass that have been added in the State House.  Members of the House and Senate gathered outside the Old House Chamber, where the statues have been placed.  The...
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Day 24 – Hunting on the Shore

On Saturday morning, Senator Bailey and his children attended the Mid-Shore Maryland National Wild Turkey Federation Chapter Youth Waterfowl Hunt near Chestertown.  The youth were treated to some fantastic hunting opportunities, with professional guides who donated their services.  After hunting, the participants and guides met at the Rock Hall Fire...
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Day 23 – Southern Maryland Delegation Meeting

Last night, Senator Bailey attended the 50th Annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture Dinner. Senator Bailey had an opportunity to meet with leaders in Maryland’s agriculture industry and hear from Governor Hogan, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford, as well as others on the issues that are important to Maryland’s farming community. This...
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Day 22 – Improving Maryland Law

Last night, Senator Bailey attended a legislative reception for the State Law Enforcement Officers Labor Alliance.  He was able to meet with police officers from throughout Maryland and discuss with them ways to combat crime in Maryland.  Improving public safety is one of Senator Bailey’s priorities for this legislative session....
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Day 21 – State of the State and Fighting for Gun Rights

Senator Bailey speaks with Governor Hogan at the State of the State Reception at Government House in Annapolis This morning, Senator Bailey met with a group of colleagues to discuss the reforms to Maryland’s educational system proposed by the Kirwan Commission.  As a member of the Senate’s Education, Health, and...
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Day 20 – Student Advocacy Day

Senator Bailey with representatives of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Community at the Rural Maryland Council and Soil Conservation District Luncheon Today, Senator Bailey presented Senate Bill 258 – Public Schools – Electric Retractable Room Partitions – Operation Requirements to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee.  This legislation is...
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Day 19 – Another Busy Weekend

Senator Bailey with members of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees in Annapolis Senator Bailey continued working this weekend on his top priority: ensuring that the priorities of the constituents of District 29 are heard and brought before the General Assembly.  On Saturday and Monday, Senator Bailey...
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Day 18 – Another Week in the Books

Senator Bailey, with representatives from the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, Historic St. Mary’s City, Tri-County Council, and the Governor’s Office at the Rural Maryland Council luncheon in Annapolis. Senator Bailey with Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs George Owings Senator Bailey finished this week in Annapolis working with his colleagues...
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Day 17 – Supported Governor Hogan’s Vetoes

Today, Senator Bailey voted to support Governor Hogan and sustain all of his vetoes.  These bills were passed by the General Assembly in last year’s session and were vetoed by the Governor in May. Senate Bill 1000/House Bill 1343 – Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Repeal Senator...
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Day 16 – Introduction of New Bills

Senator Bailey with constituents David McCaskill, President of the Southern Maryland Chapter of the National African-American Gun Owners Association, and John Mountjoy, Vice President of Maryland Shall Issue. Senator Jack Bailey with St. Mary’s County Government Officials who came to Annapolis to testify on Senate Bill 261. Pictured: Chief Financial...
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Day 15 – Introduction of the Castle Doctrine

Senator Bailey with Monica Sellers, Regional Director for the Convention of States and Ce Harrison from Calvert County Senator Bailey continues to introduce legislation to improve public safety in Maryland.  Today, he introduced a bill to add the Castle Doctrine into Maryland law.  This would establish that Marylanders would be...
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Day 14- A Day Around The District.

Before the start of another busy week in Annapolis, Senator Bailey was able to spend most of Monday attending events in District 29. This morning,Senator Bailey met with Captain Christopher Cox, the Commander of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, to get an update on issues related to the base.  This...
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Day 13- Another Great Week

Last night, Senator Bailey attended more events in Annapolis related to issues of importance to District 29.  First, Senator Bailey addressed the annual Historic St. Mary’s City Reception.  This reception was an opportunity for representatives of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission and Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation to meet...
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Day 12 – District 29 Day!

Senator Bailey with, from left, Delegate Brian Crosby, St. Mary’s County Commissioner President Randy Guy, Delegate Matt Morgan, Calvert County Commissioner Buddy Hance, Delegate Jerry Clark, Calvert County Register of Wills Margaret Phipps, St. Mary’s County Commissioner Todd Morgan, Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems, and Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris at...
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Day 11 – Two bills introduced to help our police

Senator Bailey with Legacy Leader Anne Spaulding in the Senate Chamber. Anne is volunteering in Senator Bailey’s office this session. Senator Bailey with Scott Sanderson from Tobacco Barn Distillery in Hollywood, Maryland at the 2020 Maryland’s Best Expo in Annapolis Senator Bailey with (from left) Senator Jason Gallion, Secretary of...
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Day 10 – Fighting for Hunters Rights

Last night, Senator Bailey attended an organizational meeting for the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus.  Senator Bailey serves as the Senate Chair of the Caucus.  This meeting began the discussion on what bills the Caucus would support.  Caucus leadership decided to support to its first bill of the session. Senate Bill...
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Day 9 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

It was another busy weekend for Senator Bailey in District 29.  On Saturday, Senator Bailey attended the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad’s 44th Annual Installation of Officers, and presented citations to honor members for the length of their service and dedicated volunteerism.  Senator Bailey’s wife Karin also presented citations on Senator...
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Day 8 – Senator Bailey has secured state grant for the Regional Agricultural Center

Senator Jack Bailey, Senate Chair of the Sportsmen’s Caucus, with (from left) Delegate Ned Carey, House Chair of the Sportsmen’s Caucus; Senator Katie Fry Hester, Senate Co-Chair of the Sportsmen’s Caucus, Colonel Baker, Superintendent of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, Bill Miles, Lobbyist for the Sportsmen’s Caucus, and Senate President...
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Day 7 – Addressing Crime in the City.

Senator Jack Bailey signing Governor Hogan’s Ethics and Accountability in Government Act, which would strengthen Maryland’s ethics laws. On Thursday, Senator Bailey proclaimed his support to Governor Hogan’s legislative agenda by signing on to the bills that the Governor will introduce this session.  The Governor has proposed a wide range...
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Day 6 – Meet with representatives of Maryland Shall Issue

Senator Jack Bailey with St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron Senator Jack Bailey with Mike Merican from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday began with Senator Bailey meeting with an independent consultant who is studying the need for a new outdoor sports complex and indoor field house in St....
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Day 5 – Kirwan Commission briefing

Senator Jack Bailey meeting with Realtors from Southern Maryland Portrait of former Senator Verda Welcome Portrait of President Emeritus Miller Korean-American Press joins MD Senate to recognize Korean-American Day with a Senate resolution Senator Jack Bailey listens to Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford address the Maryland Troopers Association’s Legislative Reception Senator...
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Day 4 – Busy weekend back home

Judge Tanavage with Senator Bailey Senator Bailey, Deputy State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling and members of the rescue squad. Presenting Senate Citation with Commissioner O’Connor Brady family receiving Governor and Senate Citation from Bryan Barthelme On Friday afternoon, Senator Bailey returned to St. Mary’s County to attend the installation ceremony for...
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Day 3- County Legislation Meetings

Senator Jack Bailey meeting with Delegate Jerry Clark, Delegate Brian Crosby, and Delegate Matt Morgan to discuss St. Mary’s County Local Bills Senator Jack Bailey meeting with Delegate Jerry Clark and Delegate Mark Fisher to discuss Calvert County Local Bills Today, the Senate considered its first bills of the session....
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Day 2- Law Enforcement Day

Senator Jack Bailey with Maryland Natural Resources Police Superintendent Col. Adrian Baker, and officers of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Senator Jack Bailey with St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron, Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans, and Commanders from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office....
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Day 1 – New Leadership

Today was the first day of the 2020 Legislative Session. Senator Bailey is excited to be back in Annapolis to work with the District 29 Team to serve the residents of St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties in the Senate of Maryland. Senator Bailey was joined in Annapolis today by his...
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Meet The Team

From Left to Right Christina Vigorito, Senator Bailey, Matt Arnold The 2020 Legislative Session will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8. Senator Bailey has assembled a diverse and talented staff to best serve the residents of District 29. Christina Vigorito serves as the Chief of Staff for Senator Bailey. In addition to...
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2019 Maryland General Assembly Wrap-Up

Dear Friends, I would like to thank each of you for giving me the privilege of representing District 29 as your Senator in Annapolis. I served on the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee for this legislative session. I also serve as the Senate Chair for the Sportsman Caucus, the...
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Leonardtown Rotary Club

On Thursday, December 12, Senator Jack Bailey addressed the Leonardtown Rotary Club.  In his remarks, Senator Bailey spoke about his legislative priorities for the 2020 Legislative Session.  He also discussed his work in Annapolis with other legislators from both parties to address the needs of the residents of St. Mary’s...
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Maryland Municipal League Dinner

On Wednesday, December 11, Senator Jack Bailey attended the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Maryland Municipal League’s annual legislative dinner in Annapolis.  At this event, Senator Bailey met with local officials from throughout Southern Maryland to discuss their priorities for the 2020 Legislative Session.  Senator Bailey is committed to working...
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Veterans Caucus Summit

On Wednesday, December 11, Senator Jack Bailey participated in the Maryland General Assembly Veterans Caucus Summit in Annapolis.  Senator Bailey serves as the Senate Vice-Chair of the Caucus, which works to pass legislation that improves the quality of life of Maryland’s veterans.  The Summit included discussions on disability and mental...
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St. Mary’s County Lincoln Reagan Dinner

On Thursday, October 17, Senator Jack Bailey addressed the annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner organized by the St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee.  In his remarks, he discussed his ongoing efforts in Annapolis to help improve District 29 and the state of Maryland as a whole, and encouraged those present to...
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St. Clements Island Evacuation Plan

On October 29, Senator Jack Bailey met with a group of local public safety officials and community leaders to develop an evacuation plan for large events on St. Clement’s Island.  Earlier this year, representatives from three local churches contacted Senator Bailey while planning a Youth Pilgrimage to St. Clement’s Island...
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Donnie Williams Center Ribbon Cutting

On October 17, Senator Jack Bailey attended the ribbon cutting for the new Donnie Williams Center at St. Mary’s Ryken High School in Leonardtown.  The Donnie Williams Center is a multipurpose facility that will be used for a variety of school, community, spiritual, and sporting events.  Senator Bailey, who graduated...
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MSEPS Award

Senator Jack Bailey has been recognized for supporting policies to help promote public health in Maryland. Senator Bailey received an award from the Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (MSEPS) in appreciation of his “efforts to protect high quality medical and surgical eye care for patients in Maryland” during...
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Margaret Brent Pilgrimage Highway Sign

On Saturday, September 28, Senator Jack Bailey attended a ceremony to unveil a highway marker commemorating the Margaret Brent Pilgrimage in St. Mary’s City.   The marker, which has been placed in front of the St. Mary’s City Post Office, commemorates the journey of Maryland suffragists in 1915 from Baltimore to...
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District Office Ribbon Cutting

On Tuesday, October 8, Senator Jack Bailey and members of our community celebrated the opening of Senator Bailey’s new district office in Hollywood. The office is located in the Dorsey Professional Park, 23680 Three Notch Road, Unit 101, Hollywood, MD 20636, and will be open regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays...
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Senate GOP Letter To The Kirwan Commission

One of the most important issues that we will consider in the upcoming General Assembly session will be the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission, which has been considering potential changes to educational policy in Maryland. The Commission published a list of recommended policy changes earlier this year, and I have...
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Letter To Governor Hogan Seeking Funding For SMADC

Senator Jack Bailey has sent a letter to Governor Hogan in strong support of state funding for agriculture initiatives and land preservation in Southern Maryland. The letter encourages the Governor to continue funding the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) in the state’s operating and capital budgets. In the letter,...
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St. Mary’s Delegation Meeting

On Tuesday, October 1, Senator Jack Bailey participated in a joint meeting of the St. Mary’s County Delegation and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to discuss legislation that may be introduced in the 2020 Legislative Session. The Delegation and the Commissioners considered local bill proposals that, while specific to...
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Bills Going Into Effect October 1st

On October 1, 2019, a number of bills that were passed by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2019 Legislative Session will become law.  These bills included a number of important initiatives that Senator Jack Bailey supported to help improve public safety and protect vulnerable individuals in Maryland, including: Senate...
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Letter To Governor Hogan Seeking Grant Funding For The Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad

As part of his continued efforts to secure state funding for public services in District 29, Senator Jack Bailey has sent a letter to Governor Hogan requesting a state grant of approximately $200,000 for the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Representatives from the Rescue Squad contacted Senator Bailey earlier this year...
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New Natural Resources Police Superintendent

On September 19, Senator Jack Bailey attended the oath of office ceremony for Colonel G. Adrian Baker, who has been appointed to serve as the new Superintendent of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. The Superintendent is the commanding officer for Maryland’s Natural Resources Police Force, which enforces the state’s conservation...
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Opioid Crisis

Senator Jack Bailey met today with other state and local leaders at the St. Mary’s County Health Department in Leonardtown to discuss Maryland’s continuing response to the opioid crisis. Senator Bailey was joined by Steve Schuh, Director of the state’s Opioid Operational Command Center, members of the St. Mary’s County...
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St. Mary’s Commissioners Meeting Legislative Update

On Tuesday, July 23, Senator Jack Bailey addressed the St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners with an update on legislation and his efforts in Annapolis on behalf of the residents of St. Mary’s County. In addition to providing the commissioners with a summary of bills impacting St. Mary’s County during...
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