Legislative News
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business on a local, state and federal level. Please see the links below for more information on how your Chamber represents you on these matters.
Maryland General Assembly to Convene Jan. 11
The 445th Session of the Maryland General Assembly will convene January 11, 2023. The session will last for 90 days and is scheduled to adjourn April 10th. The Governor's budget is due by January 20th. Click Here for the complete schedule of the 2023 Legislative Session. To track legislation and stay up-to-date on legislative activity, go to http://mgaleg.maryland.gov
2023 Legislative Session
Your Chamber is proud to present the 2023 Legislative Agenda.
Chamber Testimony:
Senate Bill 297 - Community Colleges – Capital Projects – State Share Adjustment
Senate Bill 547 - Broadband Expansion Incentive Act of 2023
2023 Mountain Maryland PACE
2023 Mountain Maryland PACE was held in Annapolis on January 19-20, 2023. It was a great event that allowed the western most part of the state to meet with officials and discuss pressing issues we are having here.
Contact your Legislators
Please feel free to contact your local legislators.
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D)
Cumberland Office
13 Canal Street
Rm. 305
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone 301.777.2957
Fax 301.777.2959
Washington, DC
509 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
202.224.4524
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D)
Cumberland Office
13 Canal Street
Rm. 305
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone 301.777.2957
Fax 301.777.2959
Washington, DC
509 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
202.224.4524
U.S. Representative David Trone (D)
6th District
11325 Seven Locks Rd Potomac #280
Potomac MD, 20854
240.907.2392
MD Senator Mike McKay
(R-Dist. 1)
George.edwards@senate.state.md.us
416 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
1.800.492.7122 x 3565
MD Delegate Jim Hinebaugh, Jr.
(R-Allegany/Garrett, Sub-Dist. 1A)
jim.hinebaugh@house.state.md.us
323 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
1.800.492.7122 x 3435
MD Delegate Jason Buckel
(D-Allegany, Sub-Dist. 1B)
jason.buckel@house.state.md.us
309 House Office Building
6 Bladen St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
1.800.492.7122 x 3404