March 17, 2020 •
Maryland General Assembly to End Session Early
The General Assembly has announced the 2020 session will adjourn on Wednesday, March 18, due to concerns about COVID-19.
Though they intend to reconvene the session the last week of May, lawmakers are pushing to complete legislation by Wednesday’s self-imposed deadline.
Senate President Bill Ferguson stressed the importance of focusing and prioritizing the most important measures and policies.
Among these important measures is the budget bill constitutionally required to be completed during this session.
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