Maryland State Legislation

Voters would decide amendments in November 2026 to remove Maryland constitutional criteria from congressional districting; the General Assembly could grant the Supreme Court of Maryland first-instance review of maps.

Lawmakers withdraw duplicate constitutional amendment on collective bargaining for state employees in Maryland. Section 1 remains conditional on Chapter 155 amendment passage.

Voters would elect an 188-member convention to redraw maps under the bill.

Voters will decide in November 2026 on an amendment limiting constitutional districting rules to state legislative districts, with potential for the General Assembly to grant the Supreme Court original jurisdiction.

Lawmakers would withdraw Sections 2 through 4 of Chapter 156 and repeal them, tying Section 1 to Chapter 155's voter approval.

The bill would create a 10-member independent redistricting commission to draw legislative and congressional maps after each census. It requires seven votes for action and sets population deviation limits.

Lawmakers would condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine in a joint resolution. The Department of Legislative Services would forward copies to the governor and presiding officers.

The Maryland Aviation Administration could join the TSA's Screening Partnership Program, but only with approval from the Governor and the Secretary of Transportation.

Local boards could issue permits for off-site cannabinoid beverage sales by alcohol-license holders. The measure sets 21-plus sales and a 12% tax to the State General Fund.

Maryland would launch an AED grant program for American Legion posts, run by the Department of Health, with start date Oct 1, 2026 and funding sought in the annual budget.