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Maryland House approves adjournment into pro forma sessions after debate over in‑person attendance
Summary
The Maryland House voted to adjourn into pro forma sessions and stand adjourned until Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m., after a roll-call vote that followed objections from members who urged full in‑person sessions during the 90‑day legislative period.
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The Maryland House voted to adjourn into pro forma sessions, approving a motion to stand adjourned until Friday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m., after a roll-call vote Friday that followed debate about whether members should remain in Annapolis for the full 90‑day session.
Supporters said pro forma scheduling reflects the chamber’s adopted rules; opponents argued it limits public access and the chamber’s visibility while the Legislature wrestles with a state budget. The debate included an explanation from the chamber’s parliamentarian about the constitutional and procedural basis for holding pro forma sessions.
Majority Leader (unnamed) moved that “the House stand adjourned until Friday, January 17, at 11 a.m. for a…
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