The departure of the chair of one standing committee is causing a cascade of changes within the leadership of the Maryland Senate chamber. The shuffling announced to senators on Tuesday follows last week’s news that Senate Finance Chair Melony Griffith (D-Prince George’s) is vacating her seat to move to the private sector. Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore) said in a letter to the Senate that he sought “input from many” before announcing the changes that will take effect Nov. 1.
With committee chair’s resignation, Ferguson makes changes to Senate leadership
October 11, 2023