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Clerk reads bond initiative and committee reassignments; majority leader moves adjournment until Feb. 24
Summary
The clerk read introductory bills and a bond initiative referred to Appropriations, reported bill reassignments, several caucuses announced meeting times, students were recognized, and the majority leader moved that the House adjourn until Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m.
During a brief evening session the clerk read introductory house items and committee assignments and announced Introductory House bond initiative number 49 (dated 02/23/2026), which was referred to the Appropriations Committee. The clerk also read a letter reassigning House Bill 1585 to the Government, Labor and Elections Committee and the Speaker ordered the letter journalized after hearing no objection.
Several delegates made caucus and delegation announcements with times and room numbers, including the Democratic caucus, Republican caucus, the Maryland legislative LGBTQ+ caucus, and county delegations. The protocol chair introduced visiting students and youth groups from multiple counties and high schools to the chamber.
Later in the evening the majority leader moved that the House "stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 24 at 10:00 AM" (legislative date noted as Feb. 18). The Speaker closed the session; the transcript records no roll-call vote on the adjournment motion.
