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Howard County delegation debates process for handling House and Senate bills; senators plan separate Wednesday session
Summary
Delegation members disputed how House and Senate bills will be coordinated this session, with Senator Lam and others saying the Senate delegation will hold separate voting sessions and planning a Wednesday morning session to consider Senate-passed bills; several delegates asked for a joint process proposal and better notice of meetings.
Delegation members spent the latter portion of the Feb. 3, 2025, meeting debating how Howard County’s House and Senate delegations will handle bills during the current legislative session. The discussion centered on whether the two bodies would meet jointly, hold separate voting sessions, or otherwise coordinate review and votes on bills that originate on each side.
Senator Linda Lam said the Senate delegation intends to hold separate voting sessions and will publicly announce meetings; she said the Senate will consider bills that have passed the Senate delegation and that notifications are issued through senate channels. “We are giving public notice when the senate delegation is…
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