2026 Regular Session
HB136
Maryland Public Ethics Law - Officials of the Legislative Branch - Gifts of Food and Beverages
Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025
Altering an exemption that allows an official of the Legislative Branch to accept a gift of food or beverages as part of a meal or reception to which a legislative unit is invited to instead allow an official of the Legislative Branch to accept a gift of food or beverages at a meal or reception to which all members of the General Assembly are invited and that was open to the public; altering the written invitation and registration report requirements a regulated lobbyist must meet under certain circumstances; etc.
Legislative progress
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Committee referrals
January 14, 2026 · House
Government, Labor, and Elections
Instrument history
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House Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
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House Pre-filed