The League of Women Voters of Howard County Annual Legislative Breakfast

Program Type:

Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on December 13, 2025 @ 9:00am.

Event Details

The League of Women Voters of Howard County invites you to our annual Legislative Forum with the Howard County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. As the 2026 session approaches, come hear your elected representatives share the legislation they plan to introduce and discuss the issues most important to our community. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak directly with members of the Delegation. 

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is recommended so we can plan appropriately for seating and refreshments.

When: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – Noon
Where: HCLS Miller Branch Library, 9421 Old Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Doors open at at 9:45 AM. Grab a coffee, enjoy a snack, and meet your fellow attendees.                                                  

Co-sponsored by: The Columbia Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Howard County Library System.

Background Information: 

The Maryland General Assembly consists of the House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate. The Legislature is responsible for passing the state budget. While the Governor can propose programs, taxes, and other initiatives, the Legislature must approve those expenditures and identify revenue sources. 

In addition, the Legislature is responsible for passing bills that regulate public services (such as public schools), private enterprises (including utilities, hospitals, insurance, tenant rights), environmental and land use issues, election processes, certain privileges (such as firearms, and health care access), and criminal justice (including juvenile justice). They write the laws that govern daily life in Maryland.

Learn more about the Legislative Branch of our state government by visiting: Maryland Government.

Legislative Calendar:

The 448th session of the Legislature convenes on January 14, 2026, and adjourns on April 13, 2026.

Currently, legislators are preparing for the upcoming session, with bills being drafted and submitted for review prior to introduction.

Check out the Session Calendar.

Who is My Representative?You can enter your address here to find out who represents your district.

  • District 9, which includes part of Montgomery County, is represented by Senator Katie Fry Hester and Delegates Courtney Watson, Chao Wu, and Natalie Ziegler.
  • District 12, which includes part of Anne Arundel County, is represented by Senator Clarence Lam and Delegates Jessica Feldmark and Terri Hill. (The third delegate serves in a subdistrict that is entirely in Anne Arundel County.)
  • District 13, is represented by Senator Guy Guzzone and Delegates Vanessa Atterbury, Pam Guzzone, and Jen Terrasa.