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Official Session Wrap-up “90 Day Report” Available from Legislative Services

The annual 90 Day Report, a summary and review of actions taken through the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly. As always, the report provides a thorough review of major policy and fiscal issues considered or enacted through the session. An entire section is arranged county-by-county to show effects of multiple programs and initiatives on each county's fiscal situation. The nonpartisan staff agency to the General Assembly, the department of Legislative Services, has released…

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April 15, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups
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2024 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups

Catch up on all of the latest outcomes of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session with wrap-ups on important county-related bills in each policy area. Maryland’s 446th legislative session convened amidst a substantial concern over the State’s fiscal situation, with weakened revenues and cost increases for many services at every level of government. Despite the budgetary limitations, many policy issues received a full debate, with many resolutions arising from the 90-day annual process. MACo’s legislative…

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April 12, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Information Technology
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2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Information Technology

The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo's advocacy on IT/cybersecurity issues in the 2024 General Assembly.  Hackers are increasingly targeting states and local governments with sophisticated cyberattacks. Securing government information systems is critical, as a cyber intrusion can be very disruptive, jeopardizing sensitive information, public safety, and delivering essential services. As such, MACo's advocacy focuses on bolstering support for local cybersecurity efforts and ensuring a strategic, coordinated, and flexible approach to enhancing cybersecurity…

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April 11, 2024
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2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Taxes and Revenues

The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo’s work on tax policy in the 2024 General Assembly.  The General Assembly routinely considers proposals to change tax structures, often seeking to stimulate economic growth, encourage beneficial activities, or attract and retain residents. These proposals sometimes focus exclusively on the state’s tax structure but sometimes extend to local revenues. In general, MACo stands for local self-determination. Counties, led by their elected leaders who are directly accountable…

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April 11, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Pensions and Public Funds
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2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Pensions and Public Funds

The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo’s work on pensions and public funds policy in the 2024 General Assembly. Several of Maryland’s counties participate in the State’s pension system, and the other half support their employees through local pension systems. MACo’s pension advocacy includes defending local authority to define the elements of county-run pension systems and protecting the interests of county governments participating in the State’s pension system. Maryland’s 446th legislative session convened…

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April 11, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Elections
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2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Elections

The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo’s work on election policy in the 2024 General Assembly.  An essential function of Maryland’s county governments is to fund and oversee elections -- overseeing polling places and coordinating poll workers every two years. MACo advocates for necessary and timely policy changes that balance the shared goals of providing fair, open, and transparent elections. In addition, MACo guards against state policies that result in costly or burdensome…

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April 10, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Emergency Services
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2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: Emergency Services

The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo's advocacy in emergency services policy in the 2024 General Assembly session. County governments lead the delivery of public safety services in Maryland and are responsible for county fire, police, and emergency services. MACo's advocacy in emergency services includes urging for much-needed state support for local public services such as 9-1-1 call centers, front-line county services, and natural disaster response. Maryland's 446th legislative session convened amidst a…

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April 10, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: State Operating Budget
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2024 End of Session Wrap-Up: State Operating Budget

The segments below provide an overview of MACo's work on State budget policy in the 2024 General Assembly session.  County governments receive support through multiple state operating budget programs, and shifts in the State's budget can have widespread implications for counties. MACo seeks county budget security by maintaining current State funding levels, new funding programs, and enhancements in areas of growth and need. Maryland's 446th legislative session convened amidst a substantial concern over the State's…

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April 9, 2024
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