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- The Senate will come to order. Sergeant at Arms will please secure the chamber doors.
- With 43 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland is again back in session
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- With 42 members in the chamber being present, the Senate of Maryland remains in session.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives.
The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes.
The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.
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- All right, senators.
- Thank you, Senator.
- With 39 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland is again in session
- Senate Bill 444. Senator Kramer.
- With 40 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland remains in session.
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- Senate Bill 422, Senator Kramer, research facilities and testing facilities that use animals, adoption
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- With three members present for the pro forma session, the Senate remains in session.
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- [00:00:00] The Senate will please come to order. Sergeant-at-Arms, please secure the chamber doors.
- With 43 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland is now back in session
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- With 45 members of the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland remains in session.
Summary:
The Senate reconvened after a snow delay, heard an invocation from Reverend Scott Shelton, and conducted several floor introductions and recognitions, including birthday wishes for staff, a welcome for a temporary office staffer, recognition of the Center for Urban Families, and introduction of the week’s pages. The chamber then approved the prior journal and moved through bill and bond initiative readings, referring the listed measures to their standing committees or the capital budget subcommittee.
The first substantive action was adoption of a favorable committee report on Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill authorizing the Baltimore City Board of Licensed Commissioners to issue a related event promoters permit for the CIAA tournament. The floor leader said the bill had no amendments, no fiscal impact, and no opposition in committee. The Senate adopted the report without objection and ordered the bill printed for third reading.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1 from the Judicial Proceedings Committee, which would require the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to adopt a statewide policy on law enforcement face coverings, apply it to state, local, and federal officers in Maryland, and enforce violations through a civil citation and discipline. The committee report included two amendments: one technical and one making the policy statewide and preempting local policies. During extended debate, the bill’s sponsor argued that masks undermine transparency and trust and that the measure would create a uniform standard. A senator from Frederick County questioned whether the bill would effectively create a policy for federal agents without Maryland-specific training and raised concerns about enforcement, temporary detention, complaints, and possible conflicts with federal authority. The sponsor responded that officers would retain discretion, that the bill would be enforced through civil citations, and that similar civil enforcement mechanisms have been upheld in Maryland. No final vote on the amended report is shown in the transcript excerpt.
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- Senate Bill 390, Wicomico County Senators, Class A beer, wine, and liquor license alterations, Finance
- We've got Senate bond initiatives.
- Senate Bill 390, Wicomico County Senators, Class A beer, wine, and liquor license alterations, Finance
- We've got Senate bond initiatives.
- We've got Senate bond initiatives.
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- With three members still present, Senator Maryland remains in session, recognizing the majority leader
- I move the Senate of Maryland stand adjourned until Wednesday, January 28th at 10 a.m. >> And that will
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- With 44 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland is back in session.
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- Senate Bill 314. Senator Waldstriker.
- Uh yes, Senator from Anna Senator. 8:45. Uh yes, Senator from Anna Rundle. Rundle. Rundle.
- With 44 members in the chamber being present, the Senate of Maryland remains in session.
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- The Senate of Maryland is back again in session.
- We have some Senate bond initiatives. Calendar two.
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- Let's go ahead and call the Senate to order. Sergeant-at-arms will please secure the chamber doors.
- With 45 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland is now back in session
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- With 45 members in the chamber of quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland remains in session.
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum present and began the session with an invocation by Rabbi Ari Goldstein of Temple Beth Shalom, who urged senators to listen carefully, act with humility and integrity, and keep policy focused on real people and practical justice. His remarks were journalized without objection. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including a senior Girl Scout troop from Jefferson, family members of a senator, and visiting teachers, educators, and students from the College Board Foundation.
The main floor action was a resolution recognizing Korean-American Day and honoring the Korean Society of Maryland and the broader Korean American community for their contributions to Maryland and the nation. The sponsor highlighted the community’s history since the first Korean immigrants arrived in North America in 1903 and named several Korean American leaders present in the gallery. The resolution was read in full and adopted unanimously, with applause and thanks extended to the guests.
The Senate then handled first-reader bill introductions: Senate Bill 280, relating to state parks terminology in the Natural Resources/Education/Energy/Environment committees, and Senate Bill 281, the Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026, referred to Budget and Taxation. Leadership noted that the early weeks of session would be committee-heavy, with most bills going to standing committees rather than the floor. Committee chairs then gave scheduling updates, including truncated hearing formats due to bill volume, upcoming hearings on longevity, the AHEAD model and emergency department wait times, election law bills, controller briefings, and departmental hearings. The Senate adjourned without objection until Wednesday, January 21, for a 10:00 a.m. pro forma session.
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- Call the Senate to order. Call the Senate to order.
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- With 41 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland is again back in session
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- . >> Senate Bill 246. Senator Bidel, Health Services Cost of Office of Members, Finance.
- Senate Bill 18. Senator M.
- Senate Bill 42, Senator Simonire, Reduction in Facilities and Veteran Service Organizations, reassigned
- Senate Bill 106, indicated below.
- Senate bill 186, indicated below.
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- Senate to order. Sergeant-at-Arms will please secure the chamber doors.
- With 45 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland is again back in session
- Thank you, Senator. Uh, yes, Senator from District 1. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- Thank you, Senator.
- With 45 members in the chamber and a quorum being present, the Senate of Maryland remains in session.
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened on January 15 with a prayer offered by Reverend Sheridan Almond of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Kensington, introduced as a guest of the senator from the 18th district. Her remarks were journalized without objection. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including Carter Pry, a recent Crofton High School graduate interested in cybersecurity and AI, interns Isabelle War and Daniel Mora, and the Catonsville Middle School Student Council and adviser Katie Tucci. Members also recognized the day’s pages and thanked them for their service.
The only bill read at the desk was Senate Bill 232, by Senator Salling, concerning state procurement preferences for historically underutilized business zone businesses; it was referred to the appropriate standing committee. Committee announcements followed, with Finance, Education, Energy, and the Environment, Judicial Proceedings, and Ethics all scheduling organizational meetings and related briefings later that day. Additional announcements noted Baltimore City and Baltimore County delegation meetings, a Fire EMS Coalition meeting, and Cecil Day events in Annapolis.
A senator from Montgomery County highlighted an art exhibit, Art in Full Spectrum, on the fourth floor of the House office building, featuring artists with disabilities from many districts and a future reception. The Senate then confirmed a quorum of 45 members and, on motion of the majority leader, adjourned pro forma until Friday, January 16 at 11:00 a.m.
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- With 46 members in the chamber being present, the Senate of Maryland remains in session.
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- Bob Hall, Senator Angela Paxton, and Senator Mayes Middleton, for recognizing the urgent need for us
- Bob Hall, Senator Angela Paxton, and Senator Mayes Middleton for recognizing the urgency of this issue
- I'm here to stand with Senator Blanco, patients, and the over 40 organizations who support Senate Bill
- Let's pass Senate Bill 911.
- AARP Texas is a strong supporter of Senate Bill 911, and we thank Senator Blanco for his leadership on
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- Senate Resolution 36. by Sparks. Senate Resolution 37 by Sparks. Senate Resolution 38 by Eckhardt.
- Senator. Thank you Senator.
- Thank you, Senator Campbell. Thank you, Senator Campbell. Senator Middleton? Ms.
- Thank you, Senator Brackencourt. Thank you, Senator.
- Senator Gutierrez. Will he yield to Senator Creighton?
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