Legislative Buddy System

During the Maryland General Assembly, MACo often calls upon its members to speak with a legislator about a particular bill. The Buddy System was devised to match county elected officials with Maryland senators and delegates to increase communication about legislation which impacts counties.

During Session, county buddies are notified by MACo and asked to promptly contact his/her state legislator buddy (of their choosing) to discuss MACo's position.

You can volunteer at any time to be a County Buddy to a State Legislator. Email Ellen Clarke eclarke@mdcounties.org . Buddies must be willing to contact their state buddy promptly and commit the time to do so and advise MACo on the results of that contact.

WHO TO CONTACT
The MACo Legislative Committee members meet quarterly during the Interim and regularly on Wednesdays during the General Assembly Session.
The Tax Subcommittee reviews legislation regarding those issues and makes recommendations to the Legislative Committee during Session.
The Education Subcommittee makes recommendations to the Legislative Committee on education issues during Session.
The Legislative Planning Committee is reviewing potential 2008 MACo Legislative Initiatives now.
Contact a MACo Staff member who handles your particular issue. Scroll down the page to find the ISSUE AREAS and the staff member who follows them.
Visit the MD General Assembly website for State legislator contact information.