The Maryland General Assembly is back in session — it’s time to get involved! These are the folks who write the laws that we all have to live with, good or bad — let them know what you think!
Many thanks to our friend Joan Roache of the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County, who has sent us the following Action Alert regarding key legislative issues and priorities that many of us care about:
2023 Key Legislation
To follow the status of bills you are interested in go to:
- General Assembly website https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Search/Legislation
- Or Legiscan https://legiscan.com/MD. On legiscan you can request alerts for the bills that you are interested in.
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Sierra Club, Maryland Chapter, Lower Eastern Shore Group
https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/lower-eastern-shore-group
Monday, February 13th
Virtual Lobby Night
Monday, February 6, 2023
Orientation session to learn about our priority bills.
Register Here for Both
For information on the lobby night contact Susan Olsen at susan.olsen@mdsierra.org
Their key legislation addresses
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Equity
- Land Preservation
A full list of the bills the Sierra Club is supporting is on their website. For a complete rundown of the legislative priorities of the Sierra Club, MD you can listen to their Environmental Summit at http://mdlegislative.com/eastern-shore-environmental-legislative-summit-2023
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Moms Demand Action
https://www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionMD/
Tuesday, January 31st
Advocacy Day in Annapolis
They will be hosting a rally and press conference followed by meetings with lawmakers, lunch and other activities. Come for as long as you can.
RSVP to stay apprised of details.
bit.ly/2023AD
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Strong Schools Maryland
https://www.strongschoolsmaryland.org/priorities23
Monday, February 13th
Blueprint Day in Annapolis
- Supporting the Implementation of the Blueprint (learn more)
- Strong, Student-Oriented Community Schools (learn more)
- Safe Learning Environments for All (learn more)
To get an idea of where our legislators stand read Jared Schablein’s article.
State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza Does Not Support Needed Education Funding on the Lower Shore
https://www.commonsenseeasternshore.org/state-sen-mary-beth-carozza-does-not-support-needed-education-funding-on-the-lower-shore
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ACLU Priorities
- Eliminate penalties and fines for marijuana possession of more than amount for individual use.
- Ensure that the odor of marijuana cannot be used as an excuse to perform a warrantless arrest or search of an individual or their vehicle.
- Reform parole system to allow for a medical parole.
- Pass a Maryland Voting Rights Act
- Full funding of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and school construction