Quote of the day

"There is no need for this type of weapon in society. We're being pro-active -- we're not waiting for it to become a problem here in Maryland."

-- Col. Elmer H. Tippett,

the state police superintendent, testifying for a state ban on assault weapons.

Today

10 a.m.: Senate convenes, State House.

10:30 a.m.: House convenes, State House.

Noon: House Appropriations Committee considers bill that would provide for longevity or merit pay increases for merit system employees, Room 130, House Office Building.

2 p.m.: House Appropriations subcommittee considers budget for New Community College of Baltimore, Room 130, House Office Building.

There are 52 days left in the 1991 session of the General Assembly.