Monthly Archives: March 2009

Electronic Communications Traffic Safety

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Peter

HB72 – The Delegate John Arnick Electronic Communications Traffic Safety came to the floor of the House of Delegates today and received a vote of 133-2.  This bill would prohibit the use of a text messaging device to write or … Continue reading →

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Cross over Day for Legislation

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Peter

Today is Cross over Day for Legislation.  When I first came here I did not completely understand the importance of this day.  We had double sessions on Saturday and will have double sessions today to get as many bills out … Continue reading →

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Student art

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Peter

One of the highlights of my work here in Annapolis is seeing the work of Charles County students hanging in the tunnel going toward the Senate.  Each year, the States asks county school boards to bring representative work from students … Continue reading →

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Swann Point Development

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Peter

Many of you will remember that the Charles County Commissioners’ Legislative Proposal #3 dealt with imposing an additional tax on hotel rooms in the planned Swann Point Development.  That proposal has now passed the House of Delegates with a vote … Continue reading →

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HB315 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Peter

Today I listened to debate on HB315 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009.  This bill calls on the Department of Environment to publish and update an inventory of statewide greenhouse gas emissions for calendar year 2006.  A Task … Continue reading →

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