4 bills Gov. Wes Moore proposed that failed to pass the 2025 Maryland General Assembly
Despite passing more than 800 bills during the 90-day session, Moore said lawmakers “missed an opportunity” to pass some of his priorities.
Here’s a look at bills the Maryland General Assembly passed this legislative session
During its 90-day session, the legislature passed bills to protect federal workers and grow the state's energy grid.
Maryland General Assembly creates committee to track federal policy changes
The bipartisan joint committee aims to help the state navigate federal policy changes while the General Assembly is in recess until January 2026.
Maryland legislature finalizes budget plan that reduces USM funding by $155 million
The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates approved the plan during the last day of its legislative session on Monday.
Interfaith coalition calls on Maryland to increase data protections for college students
More than 50 organizations signed a letter to lawmakers that encourages them to take action against federal attempts to use personal data to detain students.
USM faces additional $44 million in proposed budget cuts
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s original budget proposed cutting university system funding by $111 million.
Maryland House of Delegates passes budget plan with tax increases, spending cuts
The framework would create two new tax brackets for wealthier residents in the state and new taxes on certain goods.
UMD community members hold sit-in, vigil to honor people killed in Gaza
The event comes after Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes on Gaza on March 18 that killed more than 400 people.
UMD faculty members petition for divestment from fossil fuel industry
This university’s 17 for Peace and Justice chapter launched the faculty petition as part of a broader divestment campaign at a joint event on March 4.
A proposed Maryland bill would increase penalty for leaving guns near unsupervised minors
The Maryland Senate’s judicial proceedings committee held hearings for the Ny’Kala Strawder Act and the PACE Act on Tuesday.