The Week Ahead

Governor O'Malley officially called the legislature back into special session on Friday.  Legislators will revisit the budget starting May 14th, and state leaders hope to pass a revenue package that averts the doomsday budget by the end of that week.

Now that the special session is official, please urge your representatives in the General Assembly to continue investing in education, health care, transportation, and safe communities - the building blocks of Maryland’s economy.  Our state’s well-being depends on it. 

Tuesday, May 8th

• Health Care Reform Coordinating Committee meets in full.  10am in the Joint Hearing Room, Department of Legislative Services, Annapolis.
• The Oversight Committee for Quality Care in Nursing Homes meets.  2pm in room 240, House Office Building, Annapolis.

Thursday, May 10th

• The Board of Directors for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan meets to review the Certificate of Coverage, get an update on federal activity, and review requests for letters of interest.  1pm at 201 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore. 

Friday, May 11th

• The Board of Social Work Examiners holds a public hearing to discuss and vote on proposed regulations.  A portion of the meeting may be held in closed session.  11am in room 109 of the Metro Building, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore. 

And don't forget that our annual Legislative Wrap-Up is May 16th.  Register now to reserve your spot. MBTPI cosponsors this free event every year to summarize budget and legislative decisions.  If you are a Maryland Nonprofits member you can register online (scroll down to Legislative Wrap-Up).  Otherwise, download and fax the registration form.