2023 LEGISLATIVE REVIEW - Passed Failed - Access to Voting

Washington) 2024 Primary Election Date Change - This legislation alters the date of the statewide primary election and the primary election in Baltimore City, so they don’t conflict with the first day of Passover and Ramadan. [...] Rosapepe) Expansion to Additional Offices - These bills would allow the expansion of small dollar public campaign finance programs already functioning in many counties to other offices, including State’s Attorney, sheriff, register of wills, Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan’s Court, and elected members of the county Board of Education. [...] Given the amount of money spent just testing the feasibility of an individual’s candidacy, we believe both draft and exploratory committees should be subject to the same level of scrutiny. [...] Coverage under the Open Meetings Act also puts a clear process in place for members of the public to report complaints and possible violations to the Open Meetings Law Compliance Board. [...] Rosapepe) Board of Public Works Comment Act – This legislation would improve the transparency and accountability of the Board of Public Works by allowing public comments to be submitted electronically and requiring comments to be retained and made available to the public.