With the end of session quickly approaching, I'm excited to have eight bills that have passed in the House and advanced to the Senate so far. #Working4MD

Today, the MD House of Delegates passed legislation that I have sponsored the past two years in banning 287(g) agreements. This is a tremendous step forward in protecting Maryland families and communities. Ending these agreements affirms our values as Marylanders. #working4md

🛒 Several of my fellow #AnneArundel officials & I are teaming up to support AACo Food Bank as demand surges from fired & furloughed federal workers. Drop food at any District 30A libraries or donate online: form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/anne-ar...

#Annapolis #AnneArundel #Working4MD

No drama. Just results.

This session, Maryland House Democrats
– Worked to lower prescription drug costs
– Supported federal workers
– Reduced energy bills
– Protected abortion access

We’re working for Maryland.
#Working4MD

Team Nicole had a great time today at the Greenbelt Labor Day parade. This is one of my favorite events each year. #labordayweekend #laborday #teamnicole #district22 #working4you #working4md

My statement on yesterday’s passage of Trump and Republican’s massive transfer of wealth to the upper class and gutting of support for Americans in need.

#Annapolis #AnneArundel #Working4MD

Pic of Del. Smith in statehouse.

Pic of quote from Baltimore Sun.

Pic of Governor signing the bill.

This week, @govwesmoore signed HB 879 into law! This law creates a task force to tackle chronic absenteeism across Maryland public schools.

Our children deserve the best education. Let's ensure they show up to receive it!

#EducationIsPower #Working4MD #BlackCaucusPriority

My 2025 Legislative Report is in the mail and on its way to everyone who contacted my office this year.

Can't wait? Read it here: www.cathiforbes.com/session-report

#Working4MD #mdga2025

Happy Saturday from the floor of the Maryland House of Delegates!

With three weeks left in the legislative session, we're moving quickly but deliberately to pass bills that will make a difference for Marylanders.

Proud to be a floor leader today!

#mdga2025 #Working4MD #SaturdaySession

I won’t stand by as Trump/Musk attack Marylands federal workforce! Thousands have faced illegal terminations, especially in #AnneArundel That’s why we passed HB 1424—the Protect Our Federal Workers Act—to provide legal & financial support. Proud co-sponsor! #Working4MD #protectingmdfederalworkers

I will never turn my back on Marylanders in need.

Proud to vote for HB 1424, a bill that establishes 0% interest loans to federal workers whose jobs were suddenly and unfairly eliminated.

#Working4MD #mdga2025

Shout-out to the awesome students of The Cardinal Shehan School, who visited our office this week with their principal, Dr. Jeanne Delamore.

I was on House floor when they arrived, but my Chief of Staff, Susan Parts, was excited to welcome them and hear all about their school.

#working4md

Thanks to Clifford The Big Red Dog and the Maryland State Education Association for collecting books today to celebrate Read Across America Week!

Always happy to donate books to our great Baltimore County Public Schools libraries!

-- Cathi

#Working4MD #mdga25 #readacrossamerica

This morning, I joined members of the Baltimore County Delegation to volunteer at the Maryland Food Bank.

This organization works miracles, not only feeding people, but helping them become self-sufficient.

If you’d like to help, visit: mdfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/

#Working4MD #mdga25 #hunger

On House floor debating #HB424 to give our Prescription Affordability Board authority to set upper payment limits on state reimbursement for certain medications. Del. Bonnie Cullison expertly defending while we oppose attempts to weaken the bill. Protecting Marylanders all day long. #Working4MD

SMOB IN THE HOUSE!

Excited to welcome Baltimore County Student Member of the Board of Education Ugonma Chike-Kalu to the House floor.

On top of doing an awesome job on the board, she's also serving as a page this week!

#mdga25 #Working4MD #smob

I always look forward to visits from Moms Demand Action. Their advocacy for common sense gun legislation is so important.

And their babies are so cute!

This mom joins these moms in urging passage of three important gun safety bills before us this year.

#mdga25 #Working4MD

I love it when constituents stop by!

Meet Raneem Eberlein, a 10th grader at Bryn Mawr and a Rodgers Forge resident. She came to Annapolis to testify in support of SB29, a pilot program to limit cell phones in schools.

So many impressive students walking the halls of the State House!

#Working4MD

It’s 4:00 on a Friday and the Environment and Transportation committee is in Annapolis working hard for our constituents. After an important briefing on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, we’re now taking a deep dive into reserve studies for condos and HOA’s. #working4md

Advocates from the National Federation of the Blind stopped by my office to share their priorities for this legislative session.

Many thanks to Sharon, with whom I worked on my very first piece of legislation in 2020, Rachel and Isaiah!

#mdga25 #Working4MD

I had a great visit today from The Arc Baltimore and my constituent, Mervin Dyer.

The Arc helped Mervin achieve his goal of living in his own apartment!

I appreciate all they do to help people with developmental disabilities lead fulfilling lives.

#mdga25 #Working4MD
#thearc

Back at it!

The 447th annual session of the Maryland General Assembly gavels in at noon today, and I couldn't be more fired up.

We face enormous challenges in the 90 days ahead. But I serve alongside some enormously talented people, ready to dig in and make a difference.

#working4md #mdga25