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Showing posts with label MD Gen Assembly Senate. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

MarylandReporter.com | The news site for government and politics in the Free State

MarylandReporter.com | The news site for government and politics in the Free State:

http://marylandreporter.com/2014/12/17/senate-president-announces-committee-assignments/

Senate president announces committee assignments

Published on December 17th, 2014 | by Len Lazarick

Senate President Mike Miller announced the full slate of committee assignments Tuesday, finding places for the 11 new senators and shifting several of the incumbents.

 The Democratic presiding officer determines the committee assignments for both Democrats and Republicans in the 47-member Senate. Miller had already announced any new chairs and vice chairs for the Senate’s standing committees to replace senators who are not returning.

 House Speaker Michael Busch has promised to announce committee assignments before Christmas. He faces a more complicated task since he has 58 new members of the House of Delegates to assign, more than 40% of the 141-member House.

 The committees must not only be balanced by party — in the Senate, 33 Democrats and 14 Republicans — but geography, gender and race are also considerations that come into play...

http://marylandreporter.com/2014/12/17/senate-president-announces-committee-assignments/

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Monday, September 30, 2013

September 27, 2013 From the desk of Sen. David Brinkley




Fall is upon us! Crisp mornings, fog in the valleys, and soon the colors of fall will change the landscape around us, as parades and fall festivals bring in the fall season.
Senator
 David R. Brinkley

Historically, we look to this time of year for the harvest, as we reflect on the bounties of our life and the summers' labors, and look to the winter and another year.  That also means legislators gear up for another legislative session.

This year, I will serve as the Minority Leader of the Maryland Senate, alongside my friend Senator Joe Getty (R - District 5, Baltimore and Carroll counties) as Minority Whip.
Senator Joe Getty (L)
and
Senator David Brinkley (R)

It is a tremendous honor for both of us to lead the 12 Republican members of the Senate, and I am honored by their trust and confidence.

Legislators are getting requests from constituents and their local governments.  This session will be the last of this term, and I look to see a myriad of issues present themselves.  Corporate taxes, the "Rain tax", minimum wage, environmental issues etc.


Frederick City Elections

  
Important date to remember:
General election - November 5, 2013
  
The Frederick City Primary election took place on September 10, 2013.  Thanks to all of you who came out and voted.  You can find the election results here.
  
  

Laws to take effect October 1, 2013
On October 1, 2013, many new laws will go into effect.  At the local level we will see new legislation regarding Frederick County Gaming Permits (SB315 and HB414) that will repeal the limitation on the amount of specified raffles to be held on a single day, authorizing the Board of County Commissioners of Frederick County to determine the number of permits allotted per calendar year to specified organizations in the county to conduct raffles.

In addition, HB527 will go into effect, which establishes the Frederick Regional Higher Education Advisory Board.

On a State level, controversial legislation that repeals the death penalty (SB276) and the Governor's gun control bill, (SB281) will also take effect October 1, 2013.


For a full listing of legislation that takes effect October 1, 2013click here.


In the News
  

September 27, 2013 - Kate Alexander
Gazette.Net 

Brinkley asks for information on police training
September 26, 2013 - Bethany Rodgers
The Frederick News-Post


Carroll Senators Take Leadership Roles in Maryland's Senate
September 25, 2013 - Kym Byrnes
Westminster Patch


Maryland Senate Republicans Select Brinkley as Minority Leader
September 24, 2013 - Adam Bedner
Towson Patch

September 24, 2013 - John Wagner
The Washington Post

September 24, 2013 - Dawn White
Your4State.com
  
Brinkley tapped as minority leaderSeptember 24, 2013 - Bethany Rodgers
The Frederick News-Post
September 24, 2013 - Associated Press
CBS Baltimore

  
September 23, 2013 - Len Lazarick
MarylandReporter.com
  
September 23, 2013 - Michael Dresser
The Baltimore Sun
  
Brinkley Out & About
  

9/11 Tributes
On September 11th, I stopped by two events, Skills USA and FCPS Career and Tech Patriot Day Ceremony and the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department, that paid tribute to those we lost on 9/11, and recognized our first responders' across the land. 
  
Taneytown Business Breakfast
On September 13th, the Taneytown Business Breakfast had Senator Joe Getty discuss the impact of the Gettysburg Battle 150 years ago on the region.
  
The 151st Great Frederick Fair
During fair week, I had the chance to meet and speak with many community members.  The Frederick County Farm Bureau had myself and others raise money for Agriculture Education by selling ice cream.  Participating in the Celebrity Harness Race, I came in 1st place after competing against City of Frederick Alderwoman, Kelly Russell and Frederick County Commissioner, Billy Shreve in support of the racing industry.  

Walkersville Elementary School - Constitution Day
On September 17th, Constitution Day, I was invited to Walkersville Elementary School to speak to 4th graders about why the Constitution is so important and what my role is in government.
  
Daughters of the American Revolution Dinner
On September 18th, I spoke on the history of the Maryland flag at the Daughters of the American Revolution dinner.
  
Carroll County Lincoln Reagan Dinner
On September 25th, I attended the Carroll County Republican Central Committee's annual Lincoln Reagan dinner, where keynote speaker, John Lott, author of best-sellers: More Guns Less Crime and Dumbing Down the Courts:  How Politics Keeps the Smartest Judges Off the Bench, spoke about gun issues and dumbing down the courts.



UPCOMING EVENTS

September 28th
The event kicks-off at 10am with a parade along Main Street.  Enjoy festival food, craft vendors, artisans, live demonstrations, historical stories, classic cars, live entertainment and so much more.

  
  




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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Senate Delays Same-Sex Marriage Vote - Lutherville-Timonium, MD Patch

Senate Delays Same-Sex Marriage Vote - Lutherville-Timonium, MD Patch:

Lengthy debate and amendments expected Thursday.
"The Maryland Senate has delayed its vote on same-sex marriage legislation until Thursday.

The 47 legislators had planned to take up the bill, which was passed Friday by the House of Delegates, during its Wednesday morning session... http://timonium.patch.com/articles/senate-delays-same-sex-marriage-vote

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Maryland Senate Session Adjourned in Memory of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler


Maryland Senate Session Adjourned in Memory of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler - Marylanders for Joe Getty January 18, 2012

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and I attended the funeral yesterday for Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler. In our official capacities, we offered condolences from all Maryland citizens to the family for their loss.

Today, at the end of the Senate legislative session, I moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Airman 1st Class Seidler as a tribute to this Maryland Fallen Hero.

Seidler was 24-years-old and lived in Westminster where he graduated from Westminster High School in 2006.

When he joined the Air Force, he was accepted into the elite EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit. He was well-aware of the dangers he faced - the EOD personnel comprise only 1% of the Air Force but suffer 25% of the casualties.

On January 5, 2012, Seidler was part of a military convey of 27 vehicles engaged in hostile combat operations in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Earlier that day, his unit had defused two IEDs (improvised explosive devices) so that the convoy could continue its maneuvers. Tragically, his truck was hit by a third IED that killed Seidler and two other airmen.

The article by Kevin Dayhoff of the Carroll Eagle does an excellent job of capturing the outpouring of emotion and the honor and dignity given to this local hero during the funeral at Sol Levinson's & Bros. in Reisterstown. (click here)

Please keep the family of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler in your prayers.



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Monday, January 02, 2012

Maryland Senator Joe Getty: Pre-Session Events This Week

Maryland Senator Joe Getty: Pre-Session Events This Week


Marylanders for Joe Getty January 2, 2012



The 2012 Session of the Maryland General Assembly begins on Wednesday, Jan. 11, with the opening session in the Senate Chamber commencing at noon.

Many pre-session events will be occurring this coming week and you are invited to participate.

Tomorrow (Jan. 3,) the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual legislative breakfast. Our local legislative delegation will be discussing the many challenges and issues for the upcoming session. The breakfast begins at 8 a.m. at the Best Western Conference Center (for additional information, click here).

On Wednesday, Jan. 4, I will be hosting a "Town Hall" meeting in Hampstead to outline the impact of redistricting at the federal, state and local level. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m. at J&P Pizza, 903 S. Main St., in Hampstead.

On Thursday morning, Jan. 5, I will be the featured speaker at the Carroll County Ag-Business breakfast. This group meets monthly for an 8 a.m. breakfast at Baugher's Restaurant in Westminster.

I will also be speaking on Thursday afternoon to the section chairs of the Maryland State Bar Association about the legislative process and legal issues that will be prominent in the 2012 session.

With regard to state legislative redistricting, we will learn on the first day of session exactly what the new districts for State Senate and House of Delegates will look like. It is expected that Gov. O'Malley will make few minor adjustments to the plan that was released last month by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee.

This new state legislative redistricting plan proposed major changes to my district - State Senate District 5. On the negative side, I will lose the northern portion of Baltimore County which I greatly enjoy representing.

On the positive side, the district will be located entirely within Carroll County thus restoring a full Senate district that existed under Gov. William Donald Schaefer's redistricting plan in the 1990s but was removed by Gov. Parris Glendening's 2002 redistricting map.

I look forward to my re-election campaign in the new district and the opportunity to meet and represent a new constituency in the State Senate. Obviously, I need to raise campaign funds now to introduce myself to the citizens in the new district. If you would like to contribute to my campaign prior to the beginning of the legislative session, please use the "Donate" button on my website (click here) or mail your contribution to P.O. Box 437, Hampstead, MD 21074. Your contribution must be received by Jan. 10 because legislators are prohibited from accepting campaign contributions during the 90-day legislative session.

As always, I appreciate your past support and look forward to working with you as we confront the many challenges that we face in Maryland.





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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Maryland Senator Joe Getty: Upcoming Town Hall Meeting - Jan. 4 – Hampstead



Marylanders for Joe Getty

December 29, 2011


Sen. Joe Getty will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 4, to discuss with constituents the status of federal, state and local redistricting that is occurring this year. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m. at J&P Pizza, 903 S. Main St., in Hampstead.

Major changes were proposed by Gov. Martin O'Malley for Carroll County and northern Baltimore County in the alignment of both congressional districts and state legislative districts. Getty will begin the meeting with an update of these maps illustrated through a power-point presentation.

Getty will also discuss recent developments including the decision released last Friday by the three-judge panel considering the challenge in federal court over the state's congressional redistricting plan that was adopted by the Maryland General Assembly in October. The judges upheld the plan of Gov. O'Malley which moved Carroll County out of the 6thCong. District.

Carroll County will now be split between Cong. District 1 and 8. Hampstead and Manchester will be part of a northern and eastern portion of Carroll County that will share a district with the entire Eastern Shore. The remainder of Carroll County and a large portion of Frederick County is moved into Cong. District 8 which is primarily in Montgomery County.

In upholding the congressional redistricting plan, the federal court determined that the changes to Maryland's districts were done for the purpose of gaining a Demcratic partisan advantage. For example, the removal of 100% of Carroll County from the 6thCong. Dist. was clearly part of a design to dilute conservative voters of the existing district and create an opportunity for a Democratic candidate to win in the newly-configured district.

However, the court held that the Supreme Court has not provided a basis for lower courts to overturn state plans based upon "partisan gerrymandering." In a concurring opinion, Judge Roger Titus of the federal three-judge panel wrote: "it is clear that the plan adopted by the General Assembly of Maryland is, by any reasonable standard, a blatant political gerrymander. If the claim had been pressed by the Plaintiffs and an acceptable standard existed for judging it, I would not have hesitated to strike down the Maryland plan."

Getty will also outline how Gov. O'Malley's redistricting plan that provides for realignment of Maryland's 47 Senate districts and 141 member of the House of Delegates will affect local residents. A hearing was held in Annapolis last Thursday on the state map recommended by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee.

The final plan will be introduced by Gov. O'Malley on the opening day of the General Assembly session on January 11, 2012. The plan becomes law 45 days later unless the Senate and House adopt a different redistricting plan.

Finally, Getty will also discuss the recommendations by the committee that has prepared a report on the 5 districts for Carroll County Commissioners.





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Monday, October 17, 2011

Bryan P. Sears: Senate Committee Approves O'Malley Congressional Map

Senate Committee Approves O'Malley Congressional Map
Patch.com
By Bryan PSears A 15-member Senate committee voted 10-4 along party lines to give preliminary approval to Gov. Martin O'Malley's congressional ...

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There was no debate on any of the bills.
"It's a done deal," said Harford County Sen. Nancy Jacobs. "Why waste everyone's time talking?"

There was no debate on any of the bills.
"It's a done deal," said Harford County Sen. Nancy Jacobs. "Why waste everyone's time talking?"

Keep up with what's happening in state and Baltimore County politics by following Bryan P. Sears on his Insider Politics Blog and on Twitter and Facebook .
Related Topics: Maryland General AssemblyMaryland redistricting, and congressional redistricting