This weekend, to celebrate the Senator’s wife’s birthday, Karin and their children came to Annapolis. On Saturday morning, the Baileys ate breakfast at Chick and Ruth’s Delly, where the children led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Baileys spent the day touring and shopping around the… Read More »Day 34 – Striped Bass Fishery
As we enter the second half of the 2020 Legislative Session, Senator Bailey is continuing to introduce legislation that will address the concerns of District 29. One bill that he is sponsoring that will be very beneficial to our District is Senate Bill 711, Aquaculture… Read More »Day 33 – Oysters Leases
Throughout the day, Senator Bailey met with various groups regarding issues coming before his committee. He met with local members of the Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association as well as representatives from the Brewers Association of Maryland to discuss legislation relating to the regulation of… Read More »Day 32 – Meeting with St. Mary’s Groups
Today, Senator Bailey was focused on addressing public health issues. The day started with the Senator meeting with representatives of the Maryland Department of Health and Opioid Operational Command Center to discuss Senate Bill 710, Senator Bailey’s bill to give our local health officers more… Read More »Day 31 – Addressing Public Health
Today, Senator Bailey presented a bill to stop children in St. Mary’s County from using tobacco related products in schools. As introduced, Senate Bill 508 – St. Mary’s County – Possession of Tobacco Product or Electronic Smoking Device by an Individual Under the Age of… Read More »Day 30 – Tobacco Related Products in Schools
On Saturday, Senator Bailey participated in the “Fly In” Farmers’ Market at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport. Senator Bailey arrived at the market by helicopter along with Delegate Brian Crosby. This farmers’ market celebrates not only St. Mary’s County’s and Southern Maryland’s agricultural heritage… Read More »Day 29 -Kirwan Commission
Senator Bailey was reminded this morning of why he was elected to represent the issues facing our community and the importance of his legislative priorities this session. This morning, Senator Bailey met with an opponent of his opioid bill, SB710. These meetings are an important… Read More »Day 28 – Closing out Another Week
Today in Annapolis was all about education. Senator Bailey presented an important bill for our local school systems to the Senate’s Finance Committee. Senate Bill 241 – Maryland Healthy Working Families Act – Applicability would exempt our local school systems from the requirement to provide… Read More »Day 27- Education Education Read All About It
Senator Bailey has introduced a bill to help our local governments fight the ongoing opioid crisis across our State. Senate Bill 710 – Health – General – Prescription Drug Monitoring Program – County Health Officer will give each county’s health officer the ability to access… Read More »Day 26 Fighting Opioid Crisis
Last night, Senator Bailey attended a joint session of the General Assembly to unveil the new statues of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass that have been added in the State House. Members of the House and Senate gathered outside the Old House Chamber, where the… Read More »Day 25 – Two More Bills Presented