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Ideas for 2009 Session Legislative Initiatives Needed - Do you have an idea for a legislative initiative for consideration for the 2009 Session? Each year, MACo proposes up to four legislative initiatives for State action. Recent years’ initiatives have secured heightened consideration of unfunded mandates, increased accountability in school board budgets, obtained more circuit court funding, and stabilized and increased local health funding. The Legislative Planning Committee considers initiative proposals and will meet throughout the summer and fall to develop initiatives for consideration by the full Legislative Committee.

County officials are invited to submit ideas by June 6 to Legislative Director Michael Sanderson (410) 269-0043.

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 reviews potential MACo Legislative Initiatives and recommends those to the full committee in the fall.
Contact a MACo Staff member who handles your particular issue.
Visit the MD General Assembly website for State legislator contact information.