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Maryland House debates pro forma schedule as leaders set briefings, special-order HB 1258
Summary
Delegates sparred over continued use of pro forma sessions while the House special-ordered HB 1258 to Jan. 21 and published a slate of committee briefings and other administrative items, including a reassignment of HUSSELL 66 to Appropriations.
The Maryland House of Delegates held its organizational business on Jan. 13, 2025, special-ordered House Bill 1258 to Jan. 21 and set a series of committee briefings, even as at least one delegate challenged leadership’s use of pro forma sessions and another cited the state constitution on quorum requirements.
The dispute over pro forma sessions came during personal and guest announcements when the delegate from St. Mary’s County urged leadership to reconsider holding pro forma sessions that limit floor presence. The delegate said pro forma sessions reduce opportunities for constituent engagement on Monday nights and asked leadership to “go back to your leadership team and just simply reconsider the pro forma sessions.”
Why it matters: Pro forma sessions affect when members are expected to be present and…
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