MACo is currently welcoming suggestions for legislative initiatives for the 2022 legislative session.

Each year, MACo adopts up to four topics to forward as initiatives — working with supportive legislators to translate those ideas into successful legislation. Past years have seen a wide range of MACo focus — from major budgetary topics to expanding broadband access to public health measures (view MACo’s 2021 Initiatives for specific examples).

County governing bodies, individual elected officials, MACo’s professional affiliate groups, MACo chapter organizations, and others within the county community are welcome to suggest topics for consideration. Suggestions may be submitted by email to MACo Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally.

MACo has an Initiatives Committee that meets through the interim period to review and evaluate the various proposals. The Committee typically presents its recommendations to the MACo Legislative Committee in the fall for the slate of initiatives to be adopted for the year ahead. From that point on, the membership and staff begin work on engaging supportive legislators, connecting with other interested players, and drafting the proposed statutory language needed.

Submit your suggestions for a 2022 MACo Initiative to kkinnally@mdcounties.org by July 12!