Maryland lawmakers facing a critical deadline turned the legislative gears a little faster Monday, passing hundreds of bills between the chambers to give each the best chance of becoming law. If a bill hasn’t been shuttled across the State House’s marble hallway by the last session on “crossover day,” it’s less likely to make it through the legislative process. The General Assembly has filed more than 2,700 bills, a tall order for the short 90-day session. Senate President Bill Ferguson, speaking for his chamber, warned weeks ahead of the key date that a “crushing bill load” may keep some good ideas from advancing.
