To view this on the COS website, click here [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/2025-senate-hearing-info-center|2025-senate-hearing-info-center]] ---- ====== 2025 Senate Hearing Info Center ====== ---- |====== The Convention of States Action Maryland Team will be in Annapolis on Wednesday, February 26 for the Senate Hearing. ======\\ \\ =====   =====\\ \\ ===== We encourage all COS Action Maryland supporters to attend the hearing in Annapolis. It's THE OPPORTUNITY to experience the legislative process first hand (think sausage making 😉) There's no better way to meet fellow COS supporters, engage with legislators in person and make a difference in the outcomes of issues you care about. =====\\ \\  \\ \\ **What**: [[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0886?ys=2025RS|Senate Bill #0886]] will be heard by the Education, Energy & Environment Committee\\ \\ **Where**:  [[http://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Miller+Senate+Building%2C+Room+2%2C+Annapolis%2C+MD|West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis]]\\ \\ **When**: Wednesday, February 26 beginning at 1pm\\ \\ Here is all the information you need for getting there and getting around right here:\\  \\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/94776/94776_original.png?250x177}}\\ \\ The weather on Wednesday in Annapolis is predicted to be 40 degrees with 0% chance of showers. Please dress appropriately for the weather.\\ \\ Wear clothing with the COS logo if you have it. Otherwise, respectful/business casual or better (and comfortable shoes) is recommended for visiting our legislators' offices.\\ \\  \\ \\  \\ \\ **GETTING AROUND**\\ \\ Parking in Annapolis can be a challenge, so please do some advance scouting. You can find parking and shuttle information at these links:\\ \\ [[https://www.navystadiumparking.com/public-parking|Navy-Marine Corps Stadium Parking, 550 Taylor Avenue]]. Perhaps the best choice. $10/day for car/single-spaced vehicles. The stadium is served by the [[https://www.annapolis.gov/365/State-Shuttle|State Shuttle]] ($2 each way)\\ ([[https://www.annapolis.gov/365/State-Shuttle|see route map]]) and operates 6:30am to 8pm (every 20 minutes).\\ \\ [[https://www.annapolisparking.com/parking-locations/garages-and-lots/|Annapolis Parking Garages & Lots]]\\ \\ [[https://www.annapolisparking.com/free-downtown-shuttle/|Annapolis Free Shuttle]] (note: Stadium parking lot is not on this Shuttle route)\\ \\ **CAN'T MAKE IT TO ANNAPOLIS - HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO**\\ \\ * [[https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_header&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpvbU5UTXhWSnZvd196Tm5hd2RPOWI2b2FyZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRVlVS1h0UHRRMW4xamo5MFc2RmdaWDY2cTN1Q3pRaTR3S0tWTFpPTU43c0xLTU5LR2lIWHVnblRnTVBTYnFudXJvQlBOQUF1Z01IcGh0Rl9ZNHpJLWsyR0VrMmRLeHVmeVFvUXl5eEtla1hDZm1tZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmgaleg.maryland.gov%2Fmgawebsite%2FCommittees%2FDetails%3Fcmte%3Deee|Watch live]] at the EEE Committee YouTube channel\\ * Submit Written Testimony:  go to your [[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Account/Register/Tracking|mymgaleg]] account and submit your favorable support for the bill.\\  - Don't have an account yet, this [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/using-the-maryland-general-assembly-portal|blog]] tells you how in very simple steps with video tutorials. \\  - The Committee offers these [[https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/pubs-current/current-eee-faqs.pdf|FAQs for written testimony]].\\ Oral testimony sign-up and written testimony submission will open two (2) business day in advance of the scheduled bill hearing and will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\\ * Once you complete your registration, [[https://conventionofstates.com/surveys/md_2025-mymga-sign-up/take|take this survey]] to tell us what other bills you are following.| ---- | __Page Metadata__ || |Login Required to view? |No | |Created: |2025-02-22 01:13 GMT| |Updated: |2025-02-26 08:00 GMT| |Published: |2025-02-23 22:55 GMT| |Converted: |2025-11-11 12:05 GMT| |Change Author: |Maria Bedard | |Credit Author: | |