Monday will be Day 57 of session and I can't believe only two-thirds remain! I have been kept busy this week as I presented 11 bills in committee hearings, and most of my bills were well-received! Now we wait for committee reports and full Senate votes.
SB231 Maryland Medical Assistance Program- Autism Waiver- Military Families is my first bill to receive a "Favorable Report" by the Finance Committee. It will go to the Senate Floor next week. SB231 provides that a child on the registry for the Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism Waiver) remain on the registry if the child’s family relocates out of the State for military service.
My bill SB229 Vehicle Laws – Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems – Authorization, Use, and Penalties was heard on February 8th in the Judicial Proceedings Committee. It authorizes local government to use noise abatement monitoring systems, similar to speed cameras. It provides that the owner of a motor vehicle, recorded in violation of certain motor vehicle noise requirements is subject to a citation and a certain civil penalty under certain circumstances.
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SB232 Health Occupations-Licensed Athletic Trainers Dry Needling Approval |
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Thank you to the Maryland Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Baltimore Raven trainers for your advocacy!
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SB184 Health Insurance - Diagnostic and Supplemental Examinations for Breast Cancer - Cost-Sharing |
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Thank you Jenna, Angelica, Lisa, and Rebekah for your testimony. And thank you to Laura for sharing your story.
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This week I was able to meet with many of the student pages. I am so proud of these students and what they have accomplished. The MGA Page Program is a great experience for students that are interested in careers in Government.
If you are a Maryland high school senior interested in learning about the legislative process, you can learn more about the Page Program, click the image below.
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National Coalition of 100 Black Women |
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Last weekend, I met with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Thank you for the inspiring presentations. Thank you for also giving the elected officials time to share our legislative priorities.
Pam Brown presented very important information about the poor and under served in our communities. Thank you to the detective that shared information about human trafficking in our county. Amazing young students also participated. They truly are our future.
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Maryland Secretary of State Notary Public Town Hall 2023 |
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Dear Notaries Public:
The Office of the Secretary of State's Charities & Legal Services Division is pleased to announce our next Town Hall meeting for Maryland Notaries Public. The purpose of the Town Hall meetings is to inform notaries and those interested in becoming notaries about the requirements for notaries public in Maryland. Town Halls will be conducted virtually via Google Meet.
The platform restricts attendance to the first 500 and does not accept advanced registration to reserve a spot for the Town Hall.
A schedule of the remaining 2023 Town Halls for Maryland Notaries Public is below. A link to join each town hall will be sent approximately 1 week in advance of each date.
- February 21, 2023: Notaries Public vs. Title Insurance Producers and Independent Contractors (TIPIC)
- March 27, 2023: Notary Handbook, Law & Regulations...An Overview
- May 22, 2023: Types of Notarizations...Allowable Actions a Notary May Perform
- September 25, 2023: How to Avoid Complaints...Top Ten Mistakes
- November 20, 2023: Remote Notarizations
All town halls will begin at 10:00am.
"NOTICE: These Town Halls will be recorded. A link to the recordings will be available on the Secretary of State's website after the Town Halls. By choosing to join any of the Town Halls following this notice, you are consenting to the recording."
We look forward to seeing you virtually on these dates!
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My office is continuing to receive inquiries about unemployment claims. If you or anyone you know needs assistance with their unemployment insurance claim, please click the link and fill out our Unemployment Insurance Assistance Form. We will contact our District Liaison regarding your claim.
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DISTRICT 32 SENATORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
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Applications Available Online Now! |
Mail all applications to
Senator Pamela Beidle Scholarship Committee
11 Bladen Street Suite 202, James Senate Office Building Annapolis, MD 21401
by the April 7th, 2023 deadline.
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You must attend a Maryland School.
Click here for the application.
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Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund |
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From the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development:
You may not need assistance to stay in your home, but you may know someone who does. The Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund can provide mortgage relief, weatherization, housing counseling, and legal services.
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Anne Arundel County Public School News |
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AACPS Board of Education
Public Workshop on Redistricting
Interactive Redistricting Website Launched
An interactive web tool is now available online for members of the public to review and comment on a pair of potential redistricting scenarios developed in the first phase of a comprehensive redistricting initiative that will span the next three years. WXY Studio, which was hired by the Board of Education last year, has worked for months to create the potential scenarios. In addition to drawing boundaries for Old Mill High School West and West County Elementary School – both scheduled to open in the 2024-2025 school year – the scenarios reflect ways to better balance enrollments at schools in the Chesapeake, Glen Burnie, Meade, North County, Northeast and Old Mill clusters.
The web tool can be accessed through a link HERE. Users can see school assignments for their residence and how they may be impacted in either scenario. A dropdown in the upper right corner allows users to translate the entire page into Spanish.
Comments on the potential scenarios will be accepted through May 31, 2023. Dr. Bedell and his staff will examine and consider all comments before Dr. Bedell delivers his recommendation to the Board of Education in July 2023. The Board will then select an option or options to take to public hearing in October 2023 before adopting a plan for Phase 1 in November 2023. Comments to be considered must be left on the redistricting page, not on other social media pages.
The plan adopted by the Board will go into effect in August 2024. The Board has the authority to develop options other than the scenarios presented by the consultant or any recommendation from Dr. Bedell.
The full press release can be found HERE.
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Redistricting continues to be an ongoing issue in our county. If you have any questions or concerns, listed below is the contact information of your elected Board of Education Representatives. |
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Board of Education Contact Information |
Robert Silkworth:
AACPS Board of Education Member, District 2
(443) 534-5766
Gloria Dent:
AACPS Board of Education Member, District 1
(410) 991-5133
Melissa Ellis:
AACPS Board of Education Member, District 4
(410) 533-7940
Board of Education General Contact Information
BOE Office: (410) 222-5311
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This document is a guide for the modifications to MDOT MTA's core bus service for the Winter 2023 service change, effective Sunday, February 5, 2023.
These changes included schedule adjustments and modified supplemental service to select Baltimore City Public Schools. In addition, a list of bus stop modifications is provided, which includes new stops and removed stops.
Click the image to be directed to the document!
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Anne Arundel Board of Education
Candace C.W. Antwine Military Service Awards
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The Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2023 Candace C.W. Antwine Military Service Awards, an initiative designed to provide assistance to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students who enlist in the military after graduation.
The monetary awards are given each May in honor Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including basic training supplies, and aims to remove financial barriers to military service.
Three graduating seniors – Jemuel Bombay of Meade High School (Air Force), Chandler Dearborn of Severna Park High School (Army), and Luis Ramirez of Meade High School (Army) – earned awards last year.
Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2023.
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Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation |
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Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation is hiring!
Workforce Development is looking for individuals who will be able to help with the construction of the Severn Center. Individuals must be interested in pursuing a career in Construction and Trades and have experience in general labor/skill labor. For those who are interested, Workforce Development will provide additional services and training!
Click the image above to be directed to the application!
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VIRTUAL Wednesday, February 15 at 7 pm
Learn about online resources and collaborative community projects aimed at collecting, preserving, and sharing the county's rich and diverse African American heritage. Presented by Drew Webster from the Anne Arundel County Cultural Resources Section.
Monday, February 13 at 6:30 pm
Upcycle old book pages and cardboard into a fancy wreath! Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Visit the Library Event Calendar HERE for more events including Babies in Bloom, Toddler Time and more!
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The Arc's Family Fund Application |
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In order to provide families of children with disabilities resources like effective therapies, equipment, and learning opportunities, The Arc founded the Family Fund in 2017.
Since then, the Family Fund has granted over $90,000 to children in the community for therapeutic riding, specialized medical equipment, assistive technology, and alternative educational opportunities.
This year, with support from The Bowen Foundation for Autism, the Family Fund will distribute $75,000.
This year, families will also be able to apply for overnight camp for their children, thanks to The David & Jason Sandel Scholarship. The scholarship will pay up to $1,000 in expenses for one child.
Applications for the Family Fund opened on February 1 and will close on February 17. To be eligible, families must:
- Have a child with a disability under the age of 21
- Live in one of the nine counties supported by The Arc Central Chesapeake Region
- Complete and submit the online application
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Preference is given to thorough applications that clearly explain the grant’s impact on their child and family, as well as first-time applicants. If you have questions about the application, contact our Family Navigator at resources@thearcccr.org.
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County Exec and ACDS Housing Announcement |
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ACDS, on behalf of Anne Arundel County, will hold a Public Hearing to present citizens with information on the amount of federal housing and community development funds Anne Arundel County will receive and requested County funds for Local Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) and to solicit comments on the proposed use of the funds and related matters.
The hearing will provide information about Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and county funded Affordable Housing Trust Fund programs.
More information about the FY 2024 budget and application process is available on the ACDS website at www.acdsinc.org.
DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2023
TIME: 5:30 p.m. EST
PLACE: Independence Room, 2664 Riva Road, Suite 171, Annapolis, MD 21401
The hearing is in person, with a hybrid option available. Please RSVP to tmullery@acdsinc.org or 410-222-3961 to obtain virtual meeting information.
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General Assembly Office Schedule |
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My Chief of Staff, Nancy Lipin Crawford, Legislative Aide, Ash-Lynn Randolph, and Interns, Zoey Nichols and Ama Addo will be working Monday through Friday to respond to any Constituent concerns.
I have enjoyed hearing all of my constituent's thoughts and ideas on legislation. Please continue to stay in touch with me. I encourage everyone to be involved in government and have their voice heard.
I will be taking virtual and in-person appointments this session. You can schedule by calling or emailing the office at pamela.beidle@senate.state.md.us or 410-841-3593. We are always happy to assist you.
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Thank you for allowing me to serve as your District 32 State Senator!
Pamela Beidle
Senator, District 32
Finance Committee
Chair Executive Nominations
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