History
When was the MGA founded?
1600s
How many chambers does the Maryland General Assembly have?
2
How many standing committees are there in total between the House and Senate?
13 Standing Committees
Who was the first African American to serve in the MGA?
Harry A. Cole
How many districts does Maryland have?
47
What is the name of the two parts that make up the Maryland General Assembly?
The Senate and the House of Delegates
Does the MGA handle bills related to the budget?
Yes! The Senate manages the Budget and Taxation Committee.
Who is senate president?
Bill Ferguson
When does the MGA meet/begin the session?
The second Wednesday of January
After a bill is introduced in the MGA where is it typically sent to be debated and possibly changed before moving forward?
A committee
Which chamber (House or Senate) includes a Health and Government Operations Committee?
House
Who is the MGA House speaker?
Adrienne A. Jones
The MGA has the power to override a governor’s veto with what fraction of votes in both houses?
3/4
Once both chambers pass a bill who signs it into law or vetoes it?
The Governor of Maryland (Wes Moore)
Who had the biggest impact in advocating young women's rights in Maryland?
Mary Eliza Watters Risteau
What act made the Maryland General Assembly one of the first legislative bodies in the world to enact a law protecting religious freedom?
Maryland Toleration Act
If the Governor vetoes a bill, the Maryland General Assembly can still make it law by passing it again with what fraction of votes in both chambers?
three fifths majority
Who created legislation to allow affordable housing in an effort to combat discrimination?
Jheanelle Wilkins