34th Annual Session Recap

Mon, 08 May 2023 13:27:48 -0400

Over April 29 and 30, we went to Annapolis and met with delegations from around the state to participate in the 33rd Annual Session of Maryland Student Legislature. Attendance included over 60 students from UMBC, Mount St. Mary's University, Hood College, McDaniel College, University of Maryland, Howard Community College, St. Mary's College of Maryland, University of Maryland Global Campus, Coppin State University, Frostburg State University, College of Southern Maryland, and Morgan State University.

This year, for the first time since the February 2020 Winter Session, we had committees at our session. This session featured three committees: Appropriations and Ways and Means Committee, Environment and Transportation and Economic Matters Committee, and Judiciary and Health and Government Operations Committee. Evan Royston served as the Vice Chair for the Environment and Transportation and Economic Matters Committee.

Out of 46 bills on the docket, 37 were given a favorable report in committee, 24 were considered on the floor, and 20 passed the assembly. All of the bills that were passed will be forwarded to the Maryland General Assembly for their consideration.

Many of our members were recognized for their skills this session. Seven bills submitted by our delegation were passed. Congratulations to Nehal Naqvi, Zoe Smith, Aurora Quezada, Evan Royston, Noelani Herrera, and Diana Torres. During this session, Zoe Smith was appointed to serve as parliamentarian as the current Attorney General was unable to attend Annual Session.

Incoming Treasurer Nehal Naqvi was elected to serve as the Attorney General on the 2023-24 Council of State. Additionally, current Treasurer and incoming Delegation Chairperson Dominick Satterwhite was elected to serve as the Lt. Governor.

You can see highlights from the event on our Instagram page @umbcmsl.

We are greatly looking forward to continuing with MSL next year. The Fall Leadership Training Institute will be held on October 7, 2023 and will take place at the College of Southern Maryland. The Fall Session will be held on November 11 and 12 and will take place at Hood College. Stay tuned to find out about more upcoming events next year.