As Montgomery County lawmakers prepare to head back to Annapolis next month for the 2025 session of the Maryland General Assembly, here’s a look at some of the top moments from the 2024 session and other political news:
‘Roller coaster’ closing: Filibustering, delays complicate final readings of Montgomery County bills
Sine die brought tense moments on April 8 as the 2024 Maryland General Assembly ended
Montgomery County legislators rush to pass bills in final hours of Md. General Assembly session
Online privacy, tenant rights and gift card fraud legislation passed in April
Legislation intended to prevent book banning passes Md. General Assembly in April
The Freedom to Read Act was sponsored by Montgomery County Sen. Nancy King (D-Dist. 39)
Trans Shield Act passes Md. General Assembly
The law passed in April would protect patients and providers of gender-affirming care
Roundup: Which bills sponsored by Montgomery County lawmakers survived Crossover Day?
General Assembly session ended April 8
Road safety bill named for Bethesda diplomat Sarah Langenkamp signed into law by Moore in May
Drivers will face up to two months in jail for hitting a cyclist in a protected bike lane
In February, parents of woman killed in Silver Spring high-rise fire urged state lawmakers to pass proposed fire safety act
Building associations testified during hearing that complying with proposed regulations would be too costly for complexes
Montgomery County delegates take center stage on opening day of Maryland General Assembly in January
Del. Marc Korman (D-Dist. 16) and Del. David Moon (D-Dist. 20) among legislators who took on new leadership roles
State lawmakers debate whether to remove CAIR from hate crimes commission
Montgomery County Del. Joe Vogel (D-Dist. 18) introduced bill in February to allow dismissal of members
Bethesda delegate goes viral for ‘childless cat lady’ moment during Oprah’s DNC speech
Cameras cut to Del. Teresa Woorman (D-Dist. 16) during August broadcast
