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April 21, 2008: Maggie's Legislative Update
In the wake of the 2007 special session, many assumed that the regular session of 2008 would be rather modest in its proposals and subdued in the discussion it prompted. What actually happened, however, was that a number of very important, very high-prof
February 28, 2008: Maggie's Legislative Update
What follows is a small yet nevertheless substantial sampling of the remaining bills in our Committee that I believe are the most notable and significant.
February 5, 2008: Maggie's Legislative Update
I would like to take this opportunity to highlight several important bills that I am sponsoring or co-sponsoring during this legislative session.
March 28, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
With Cross Over behind us, here is a quick review of some of the major bills the House has passed.
March 22, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
This is the busy week. It is cross-over week, meaning any bills that do not pass the House this week will not be considered by the Senate. Today, my committee will be voting on the Cheasapeake Bay Green Fund. I am very proud of this legislation and seve
March 13, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
Looking after Maggie's farm:
McIntosh excels at bringing together sometimes divergent parties for the greater good, a quality her colleagues say may mean the speakership if she wants it.
by Sean R. Sedam
March 7, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
HB 475 proposes eliminating a loophole that allows property owners to evade recordation and transfer taxes in real estate deals - and dedicates new revenue to school construction projects and land preservation.
February 27, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
Baltimore Magazine names Maggie McIntosh as one of the "Power 50"-the top fifty powerful people who run Baltimore.
February 20, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
Today I introduced the Chesapeake Bay Green Fund bill which would raise over $100 million dollars to be distributed to six agencies in order to meet our Tributary Strategies and pledge for the Bay. The bill is quite simple; if you develop land (our natura
February 13, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
This week our focus turns to Health Care. On Friday the Health and Government Operations Committee will hear all health access legislation. I have outlined for you a major initative coming from the House of Delegates in this area. As for my committee,
February 9, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
I am please to let you know that my Committee, the Environmental Matters Committee, passed two of the Governors bill this week. First the "Clean Cars" bill and second the bill that would end new ground rents. Both will have floor action next week. Stay
February 2, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
Hope this finds you well. Here are the highlights of a couple of bills and one briefing during our work in Annapolis this week. I have heard from many of you on a number of issues. Thank you for your correspondence.
January 26, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
After an exciting week of festivities and the swearing in of Governor O'Malley, we have begun our work. I thought that this week I would share with you the highlights of the Governor's budget and legislative priorities. Next week I plan to have my legis
January 19, 2007: Maggie's Legislative Update
Happy New Year! Welcome to my legislative update. I attempt to communicate to you every week or two on the highlights of legislation in the General Assembly. I am extremely humbled to be back in the House of Delegates as Chair of the Environmental Matters
December 31, 1969: Maggie's Legislative Update for February 28, 2008
What follows is a small yet nevertheless substantial sampling of the remaining bills in our Committee that I believe are the most notable and significant.
