Frosh says no to HB 363

This is one of those frustrating things about democracy as it is practiced. The Maryland house passes a bill unanimously, and the Senate would probably pass it and the governor will surely sign it, but one person - a single member of the Senate - is able to kill the bill. Bike Maryland reports

HB 363 passed in the House Chamber and the bill is now in the hands of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. We have strong support from many members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.  However, Bike Maryland, along with other advocates, met with Senator Frosh, Chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee, who informed us that he does NOT plan to let the bill out of Committee which means that the bill will NOT become law. If you live in Senator Frosh's District (Montgomery County) it is crucial that you please call his office and state that you are a constituent and want him to let this bill out of committee. Senator Frosh - brian.frosh@senate.state.md.us; 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3124.

Here's a roundup of coverage of the bill.