Maryland’s report card, which was released Friday, gives the state an overall grade of B-minus. However, the review outlined several shortfalls that could lead to more significant damage.
At a news conference last week, Hogan said he’s met with Senate President Bill Ferguson and they discussed the legislature’s intention to override several bills.
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January 20, 2021
Maryland lawmakers are planning wide-ranging election reforms during the 2021 legislative session, including requiring special elections for filling vacant House and Senate seats and expanding ballot access for incarcerated voters.
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At a Tuesday afternoon House Ways and Means Committee hearing, lawmakers outlined some of their election-related bills. Many of the proposals, such as an attempt to improve access to voting materials for persons in jail, were offered during the 2020 legislative session, but failed to advance when legislators went home early due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other measures long predate the COVID-19 pandemic, including a renewed push to change how vacancies in the General Assembly are filled.