Senate committee schedules hearing for special session bills



Miller Senate Building - Photo: Md. Archives

The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee has set hearings for special session legislation related to the budget and revenues for Monday, May 14 at 11:00 am.

Individuals and groups seeking to testify or to submit written statements should sign up and submit their statements to the committee by 12:00 noon on Friday May 11.  See the announcement here.

The specifics of the proposed legislation has not been announced yet, and the text of the bills are not yet available. There is no word yet about hearing dates and times on the House of Delegates side.

MBTPI will be submitting written testimony urging the Committee to quickly enact a fair and sustainable revenue package that prevents $500 million in cuts to local schools, public and private colleges, community services and critical state operations.