The Maryland General Assembly convened for a House Floor Session on April 5, 2025, where several key bills were discussed and amendments adopted. The session began with the reading and adoption of amendments to a bill concerning the composition of the county Democrat Party Central Committee. The amendments were approved unanimously, leading to the favorable report being adopted and the bill moving forward to a third reading.

Next, the assembly addressed Senate Bill 708, which pertains to sports wagering. Two amendments were proposed: one technical in nature and another that repeals restrictions on campaign contributions from video lottery operation license holders. Both amendments were adopted, and the bill was ordered to pass to a third reading.

The discussion then shifted to Senate Bill 923, which focuses on procurement requirements for officiating services in public high school sports. An amendment requiring the state Department of Education to develop a list of sports was adopted, followed by the adoption of the favorable report as amended. The bill was also ordered to pass for a third reading.

The committee on appropriations presented House Bill 1057, which addresses treatment foster care homes and childcare stipends for private providers. Two amendments were proposed, one technical and another that replaces stipend requirements with a study on state support for treatment foster care providers. Both amendments were adopted, and the bill was ordered printed for a third reading.

Senate Bill 26, concerning occupational safety and health revisions, was also discussed. An amendment conforming the bill to a previously passed House bill was adopted, and the favorable report was subsequently approved.

Towards the end of the session, the chair of the environment and transportation committee requested a brief recess for a vote in the Old House Chamber, which was granted. The session concluded with a roll call confirming 137 members present, indicating a full assembly.

Overall, the session was marked by a series of amendments and approvals, reflecting the assembly's ongoing legislative efforts in various areas, including party structure, sports wagering, education, foster care, and occupational safety. The bills will continue to progress through the legislative process as they move toward final readings and potential enactment.