From the New Harford Democratic Club: Maryland’s new Civil Marriage Equality Act would protect all children no matter who their parents are and would not negate religious prohibitions on same sex marriage, according to representatives of the coalition supporting the law, who spoke to the New Harford Democratic Club. Manley Calhoun, representing Marylanders for Marriage […]
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 […]
Forest Hill Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Child Abuse
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office: Brian Joseph Flynn, age 38, of Forest Hill, Maryland, entered a guilty plea on February 9, 2012, in the Circuit Court for Harford County on one count of sex abuse of a minor and one count of a second degree sex offense of a minor. The case was […]
Del. Szeliga: “I am Grateful that Gay Marriage Did Not Pass Today and Summarily Change Thousands of Years of Human History and Tradition in One Afternoon”
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, This was a VERY busy week in Annapolis. With just one month left in the legislative session, things are humming along at a faster pace. I’m sure April 11, Sine Die, will be here before we know it. Gay Marriage Update At about 3:00 today, SB […]
Del. Impallaria: Gay Marriage Bill Sent Back to Committee: “The Bill is Not Dead, Nor Should We Think of This as a Victory for Traditional Marriage”
From the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: After three hours of debate, there has not been a vote yet. The bill was sent back to committee (House Judiciary) for reasons which were not explained. The bill is not dead, nor should we think of this as a victory for traditional marriage. You should continue to […]
Del. Szeliga: “A Dime A Drink” Tax Would Impose Increases of 569% for Liquor, 640% for Wine & 1,189% for Beer
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, There have been 2,296 bills introduced in both the House and Sente so far. Fortunately, not very many have passed yet! Hot Off The Press!! Gay Marriage Update At 2:30 today, the House Judiciary Committee passed the gay marriage bill by a vote of 12-10. This […]
Del. Impallaria: Gay Marriage Bill Out of Committee in Annapolis
From the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: The House Judiciary Committee just voted to approve HB 175 – the “Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage” Act, otherwise known as the Gay Marriage Bill. Chairmen of committees do not normally vote on bills unless there is a tie. So the deciding vote was cast by Delegate Joseph […]
Del. Szeliga: “I am Convinced that Marriage Should be Reserved and Preserved for One Man and One Woman”
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, On Friday, February 25, the 2011 General Assembly passed the halfway point in its 90-day session. Adjournment sine die is April 11 at midnight. At the halfway point, 2,234 bills and 16 resolutions are in the legislative pipeline. There are 937 Senate bills and 6 Senate […]
