On Saturday morning, Senator Bailey and his children attended the Mid-Shore Maryland National Wild Turkey Federation Chapter Youth Waterfowl Hunt near Chestertown. The youth were treated to some fantastic hunting opportunities, with professional guides who donated their services. After hunting, the participants and guides met… Read More »Day 24 – Hunting on the Shore
Last night, Senator Bailey attended the 50th Annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture Dinner. Senator Bailey had an opportunity to meet with leaders in Maryland’s agriculture industry and hear from Governor Hogan, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford, as well as others on the issues that are important… Read More »Day 23 – Southern Maryland Delegation Meeting
Last night, Senator Bailey attended a legislative reception for the State Law Enforcement Officers Labor Alliance. He was able to meet with police officers from throughout Maryland and discuss with them ways to combat crime in Maryland. Improving public safety is one of Senator Bailey’s… Read More »Day 22 – Improving Maryland Law
This morning, Senator Bailey met with a group of colleagues to discuss the reforms to Maryland’s educational system proposed by the Kirwan Commission. As a member of the Senate’s Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, Senator Bailey is focused on enhancing accountability, ensuring classroom discipline,… Read More »Day 21 – State of the State and Fighting for Gun Rights
Today, Senator Bailey presented Senate Bill 258 – Public Schools – Electric Retractable Room Partitions – Operation Requirements to the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee. This legislation is based on similar legislation that passed last year in Virginia. In 2018, a tragic accident… Read More »Day 20 – Student Advocacy Day
Senator Bailey continued working this weekend on his top priority: ensuring that the priorities of the constituents of District 29 are heard and brought before the General Assembly. On Saturday and Monday, Senator Bailey met with members of the Amish and Mennonite communities to discuss… Read More »Day 19 – Another Busy Weekend
Senator Bailey finished this week in Annapolis working with his colleagues to determine how to maximize State resources for District 29. This morning, he attended the Southern Maryland Delegation meeting, which included an update from the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) on their planned… Read More »Day 18 – Another Week in the Books
Today, Senator Bailey voted to support Governor Hogan and sustain all of his vetoes. These bills were passed by the General Assembly in last year’s session and were vetoed by the Governor in May. Senate Bill 1000/House Bill 1343 – Public Safety – Handgun Permit… Read More »Day 17 – Supported Governor Hogan’s Vetoes
Today, Senator Bailey presented his first three bills of the session in committee hearings. The first, Senate Bill 242 – Natural Resources – Wild Waterfowl Policy – Repeal, would repeal obsolete provisions of law requiring permits to feed waterfowl. The existing law has only served to confuse… Read More »Day 16 – Introduction of New Bills
Senator Bailey continues to introduce legislation to improve public safety in Maryland. Today, he introduced a bill to add the Castle Doctrine into Maryland law. This would establish that Marylanders would be justified in using physical force, including deadly physical force, to defend their home… Read More »Day 15 – Introduction of the Castle Doctrine