General Assembly guide

Information, resources for understanding Maryland's legislative session

This interactive graphic serves as an explainer to the state's annual lawmaking session. It offers an introductory history of Maryland's legislature, a district map, a look at the branch structure, information on how laws are made, facts and lexicon, and details on the major issues of this year's session. Helpful links, public access protocols and tips for visitors are also included.

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Navigate our 2008 General Assembly Guide by using the drop-down menu at the top or links at the bottom.

Credits

Lead production and design: Lauren Eshkenazi

Editorial content: Dave Alexander
John Gramlich
Ben Pillow
Karen Zeiler

Production assistance: Kat Downs
Justin Scheef

General Assembly guide
This interactive graphic serves as an explainer to the state's annual legislative session.

Key issues: The 2008 session in review
Multimedia: The Session blog | Photos | Videos
State of the State 2008: Text | Video
In the news: Slot machines | BRAC

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