Maryland General Assembly 2025

Lawmakers want to expand the authority to negotiate drug prices with companies.

“I think this is going to be a very, very challenging year to siphon off some of the state sales tax for specific jurisdictions,” Ferguson told reporters.

Efforts to repeal Maryland law automatically charging minors accused of certain crimes as adults have failed repeatedly for more than a decade.

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is also prioritizing bills that would end certain police traffic stops and reduce housing discrimination.

The Maryland Democrat’s proposed $67 billion state budget closes a nearly $3 billion budget gap.

Five different bills about restricting personal technology use during school hours are already filed, with hearings scheduled for the end of the month.

Democrat Wes Moore says his budget proposal, to be released Wednesday, reduces taxes for the majority of Marylanders.

Applications accepted through January 22.

As the General Assembly opened its 90-day session, the governor and legislators offered different options for filling a nearly $3 billion deficit.

What will Maryland lawmakers be discussing this month?