Policy

MCEC is seeking an intern to support legislative activities and events during the 2020– 2021 academic year, for approximately 10-24 hours per week. This is a paid internship and may meet course credit requirements. All candidates must be enrolled in an educational program at a Maryland university or community college. Reliable transportation is required. MCEC’s…

The 2020 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly began with new presiding officers manning the gavels with ambitious agendas to implement and fund the Kirwan Commission recommendations, address School Construction, Public Safety, and Environmental Issues. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, legislators found themselves adjusting to comply with public health recommendations to protect the public and…

The Maryland General Assembly gaveled in the 2020 Legislative Session on January 8th with new leadership at the helm, and a number of newly appointed officials fitting into the mix. You should be aware of significant recent developments, which MCEC anticipates will serve as a foundation from which policy makers will assemble a vision for…

The 2019 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly began with many newly elected Delegates and Senators taking their seats. Retirements and lost elections resulted in changes in leadership on several committees, specifically those that typically address energy policy and funding; House Economic Matters and Senate Finance. MCEC staff tracked 63 pieces of legislation pertaining…