Maryland lawmakers announce Legislative STEM and Emerging Technology Caucus

A delegate announced formation of the Maryland Legislative STEM and Emerging Technology Caucus on March 12, describing it as a new forum for lawmakers to align education, workforce and technology policy.

The announcement, made during routine chamber addresses, said the caucus will pursue two primary goals: strengthening the state’s STEM education pipeline so students are prepared for modern economy jobs, and fostering informed policy dialogue on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, autonomous systems, large language models, the Internet of Things and robotics. "Through this caucus, we hope serve as a bridge between Maryland's world class research institutions, innovative private sector leaders, workforce development programs, and the policy making process here in the General Assembly," the delegate said.

The delegate said the caucus will be co-chaired by the announcing delegate and Senator Katie Hester and invited colleagues across the General Assembly to join. No formal vote or resolution creating the caucus is recorded in the transcript; the announcement was made as a caucus/delegation announcement rather than as a bill or formal House action.

Members also received procedural and scheduling information in the same sitting: the clerk read messages from the Senate introducing bills (including Senate Bill 10 and Senate Bill 84) that were read for the first time and referred to appropriate committees, and committee chairs announced hearing schedules and amendment deadlines under House Rule 52.

The House’s majority leader later moved that the chamber stand adjourned until Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 AM; the provided transcript ends immediately after that motion and does not record the outcome.

What happens next: lawmakers interested in the caucus were invited to join; staff and members will set meeting times and subject-area planning in subsequent committee and caucus sessions.