From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday May 2, 7pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn, 1007 Beards Hill Rd Speaker: Manley Calhoun, regional field organizer for Marylanders for Marriage Equality. He will update the members on the Marriage Equality Act and its potential to go to referendum on the November 2012 ballot. Understanding the Act, […]
Del. Impallaria: Same-Sex Marriage Supporters Have “Already Begun Voter Intimidation on the Referendum Drive”
From the office of District 7 state Del. Rick Impallaria: Annapolis Update #6 — February 29, 2012 The Governor is to sign the gay marriage bill on Thursday, March 1, with pomp and ceremony. Attorney General Doug Gansler has already begun voter intimidation on the referendum drive, stating that “it doesn’t really matter what the […]
Del. Szeliga: “I Am Proud to be Working in Conjunction with My Colleagues to Bring Same Sex Marriage to Referendum”
From Delegate Kathy Szeliga: Referendum Update: Gay Marriage Last night, the Maryland Senate passed the Gay Marriage Bill 25-22. It will now go to the Governor for his signature. I understand he will sign the gay marriage bill on March 1st. However, the law will not take affect until after we have an opportunity to […]
Del. Impallaria: “Gay Marriage has Gone on the Ballot in 31 Other States, and has Failed in All 31”
From Del. Rick Impallaria: Annapolis Update #5 — February 21, 2012 As you probably know by now, the gay marriage bill has passed the House and is going on to the Senate. There is no telling what will happen on the Senate side, but I do believe it will pass. On the House side, the […]
House of Delegates Passes “Civil Marriage Protection Act” with 71 to 67 Vote; Opponents Push for Referendum
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Update on Same Sex Marriage Legislation After several Legislative Sessions and Hearings this past week, House Bill 438 “Civil Marriage Protection Act” passed by a vote of 71 to 67 (for the bill to pass it was necessary to have 71 votes). If you think same-sex marriage should […]
Del. Impallaria Updates on Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Off-Shore Wind Energy Bill
From the offices of state Del. Rick Impallaria: Same-Sex Marriage Bill Last evening, the Judiciary Committee (JUD) and the House Health and Government Operations Committee (HGO) met around 4:30 pm, on very short notice, to vote on the same-sex marriage bill. The bill passed both the JUD and the HGO. I am providing you a […]
Del. Glass: Same-Sex Marriage “Should Be Decided by the People and Go To a Referendum”
From the offices of state Del. Glen Glass: The latest on what’s happening with the Civil Marriage Protection Act (House Bill 438): This bill was passed by a combined Committee (Judiciary and Health & Government Operations) hearing on Tuesday. These two Committees were combined, which I am opposed, in an effort to avoid the possibility […]
Del. Glass: “Children are Confused Enough Right Now with Sexual Messages, Let’s Not Confuse Them Any Further”
From Del. Glen Glass: Thank you for taking time out of your day to let me know your thoughts and concerns about the following bills, which are very important to me. It is an honor to serve as your Delegate. I stand strong in favor of traditional marriage between a man and a woman and […]