Maryland lawmakers will not hold special session in May

The Maryland General Assembly will not hold a special session in May, legislative leaders announced Monday.

State lawmakers ended their regular session, normally lasting 90 days, early in March as the coronavirus pandemic became a major health issue. At the time, they suggested returning to Annapolis in May so they could complete any unfinished business and pass any further legislation needed for the state’s response to the pandemic.

Senate President Bill Ferguson and House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones issued a statement Monday saying they were nixing the special session planned for May. They have not ruled out the possibility of holding a special session later in the year.

“After consulting with health experts, this is the best course of action at this time. We will get through this together — with every branch of government working as a team until we can safely return,” said Jones, a Baltimore County Democrat, in the statement.

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(Annapolis Capital Gazette)