In 2019 LWVMD volunteer advocates submitted testimony on nearly 100 bills and their hard work and your support has helped Maryland to achieve some very important goals and avoid some dangerous pitfalls. LWVMD’s is grateful to be able to work together with strong coalition groups and partners on many issues in pursuing progress for Marylanders. Read about our legislative wins for 2019 below and learn about the battles LWVMD will continue to fight in 2020.

The League does so much more beyond the important work of educating the public.

We take ACTION to Make Democracy Work!

The LWVMD General Fund provides support to our critical advocacy efforts in Annapolis on issues like redistricting reform, campaign finance, voting rights, environment, and promotion of social and economic justice. 

To advance these efforts we utilize dedicated volunteers who carefully follow and research League priority issues, and then draft testimony to support LWVMD's position.

This important work wouldn't be possible without our staff in Annapolis who:

• Edit, produce, and deliver testimony to the MD General Assembly, and assist in tracking important deadlines
• Help with online advocacy and League promotion, membership, and volunteer coordination 
• Facilitate WHATEVER ELSE the League undertakes to affect change and further it's positions

Donations to the LWVMD General Fund are a flexible and powerful way to support you League!  With this Fund we are able to cover the advocacy and administrative costs of supporting the League's vital work.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters issues Action Alerts so that citizens can have information to share with their representatives about these topics.

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Note: The alerts listed and linked below refer to bills before the Maryland General Assembly. If you want to learn more about national Action Alerts, click here to be redirected to LWVUS.

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2019 Action Alerts

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• Clean Energy Jobs Act Rally 1/9 @ Noon
• Pass HB 530 and SB 489 for Ballot Access
• Two Chances to Support Fair Maps!
• Help Increase Participation in Primary Elections
• Support SB 280 Minimum Wage Without Amendments!
• Advocate for Redistricting Reform
• Contact Senator Lam About a Vote Tomorrow!
• Fully Fund Original Kirwan Bill
• Fully Fund Original Kirwan Bill - Budget Conferees
• Last Chance for Fair Maps Before Session Ends!
• Support HB 768 Without Weakening Amendments

2018 Action Alerts

• ACT NOW to Save MD Forests!
• Oppose Diverting Funds from Public Schools
• Pass SB 500 for Healthy Children!
• Tame the Gerrymander 2018!
• Support the Maryland Metro Funding Act
• Support Redistricting Reform in 2018!
• SARA (Secure and Accessible Registration Act)
  

2017 Action Alerts

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• Pass Same Day Registration - SB 423

• Show the MDGA the FACE of Redistricting Reform with your Selfie!

• Friday, March 3 – Huge Day for Redistricting Reform

• Support MD FRACKING BAN and RALLY March 2nd

• Get Rid of Gerrymandering in Maryland! Write to the GA Leaders

2016 Action Alerts

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• Amend Senate Bill 840  

• Delegates Who Voted to Override Veto Of HB 980

• Make a Call for Clean Energy