Maryland Legislative WatchHB 71, sponsored by Delegates Luedtke and Frush, proposes to raise Maryland’s tobacco tax. This legislation also establishes a tax on cigarillos and increases the annual appropriation for activities aimed at reducing tobacco use in Maryland. Highlights: Cigarette tax per pack would rise from $2.00 to $3.00 (50% increase). Cigarillos would be taxed at the same
2016 SB 41, proposed by Senator Brochin, proposes to repeal the possible jail sentence for someone pulled over while driving on a suspended license (whether suspended by Maryland or another state). Sections in brackets [ ] are proposed deleted/repealed from current Maryland Transportation Article 27–101.: [§ 16–303(h) (“Licenses suspended under certain provisions of Code”); (13) § 16–303(i)
If you’re in the mood for some light reading, the Department of Legislative Services has available the 2013 session 90 Day Report. This is issued each year. Updated to add: here are the 2014 and 2015 reports. The current version is divided into twelve parts and each part addresses an area of public policy. Area