Maryland House Of Delegates
-
Md. House passes immigrant licensing bill
Comment
The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a measure that would allow immigrants living in the U.S. illegally to continue to obtain Maryland driver's licenses.
-
Maryland House passes $37B state budget
Comment
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved the state's $37 billion budget on a 103-36 vote. The measure now goes to the Senate for a final vote.
-
Md. House debates changes to gun-control bill
Comment
The House voted the amendment down Tuesday, with 83 delegates voting against it and 53 supporting it.
-
Maryland pit bull measure headed for negotiations
Comment
Under the Maryland House approach, owners would need to prove by a preponderance of the evidence they had no prior knowledge their dog was prone to biting. The Senate position requires dog owners to prove it by clear and convincing evidence, a higher standard.
-
Maryland online sales tax bill dies in House committee
Comment
A bill that was aimed at allowing the state of Maryland to collect sales tax on online purchases has died in a House of Delegates committee, the Gazette reports.
-
Maryland House passes federal health care reform implementation bill
Comment
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a measure to further implement federal health-care reform in the state.
-
Medical marijuana bill passes Maryland House
Comment
The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a measure to allow medical marijuana in the state.
-
Maryland House passes gas tax increase
Comment
The House voted 78-56 on Friday for the bill, which now moves to the Senate. The measure would apply a 1 percent sales tax in July in addition to the state's 23.5-cents-per-gallon excise tax.
-
Maryland House OKs strengthening distracted driving law
Comment
The House voted 106-29 on Thursday to make talking on a handheld cell phone while driving a primary offense. That means a police officer could pull a driver over, if observed talking on a cell phone.
-
Maryland death penalty repeal passes House of Delegates Friday
Comment
It has been eight years since Maryland executed a convicted killer but it could be the last time. Maryland's House of Delegates voted to repeal the death penalty Friday. The measure passed Maryland's Senate 10 days ago.
-
Md. House approves $37 billion state budget
Comment
The Democratic-controlled House voted 101-36 on Friday for the bill, largely along party lines. The measure now goes to the Senate.
-
Senate dog-bite bill different from House
Comment
The Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates appear to be headed for a showdown on how to address a court ruling that pit bulls are "inherently dangerous."
-
'Inherently dangerous' pit bull ruling closer to reversal
Comment
A bill that would reverse the designation of pit bulls as an "inherently dangerous" breed of dog moved closer to being passed by the Maryland House of Delegates.
-
National Harbor casino could be MGM property
Comment
Maryland politicians met with executives from one of the nation's most prominent casino and hospitality developers about the potential for building the state's sixth casino at National Harbor.
-
Maryland tax increases approved by House of Delegates
Comment
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved an income tax increase on people making more than $100,000 per year at their special session in Annapolis.
-
Maryland tax increases debated at special session
Comment
Gov. Martin O'Malley says the tax increases are needed to avoid cuts to education and other critical services. But Republicans say the state has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.
-
Maryland laser pointer law passes House of Delegates
Comment
Being convicted of shining a laser pointer at aircraft in Maryland could soon carry a penalty of up to three years in prison after the state's Laser Safety Act passed the House of Delegates.
-
Maryland tobacco bill would increase taxes on smokeless, 'little cigars'
Comment
The Maryland General Assembly is considering tax legislation that would raise taxes on smokeless tobacco and so-called "little cigars." However, opponents worry that instead of bringing in tax dollars, it will drive customers away.
RecommendedRecent Facebook Activity
Only On 7
-
Team up with the Home Team afternoons at 4 on ABC7
"Katie" weekdays at 4pm on ABC7 followed by Leon Harris and Alison Starling on ABC7 News at 5. Click here to find out more about "Katie!"
