 Silver Spring & Takoma Park Neighbors,
The local media spends less & less time covering Maryland politics, so it's important for me to let you know what's going on. Check out my weekend reading material below.
In my first term representing you in the Maryland House, I've tackled a number of issues you may not have heard about, including:
As always, let me know if you have any thoughts about how I've tackled these issues!
 Delegate David Moon
david@davidmoon.org
P.S. I'm up for re-election in the June 26th Democratic Primary. Let me know if you'd like a free lawnsign or bumper sticker delivered to your house! You can request one at https://tinyurl.com/DavidMoon2018.
MARYLAND POLICY - WEEKEND READING MATERIAL: If you have a free moment this weekend, take a spin through news coverage of some of my work during the last four years representing you:
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ENDORSEMENTS ARE ROLLING IN - As I gear up for re-election in the June 26 Democratic Primary, I'm proud to have the support of numerous progressive organizations & advocates.
Rep. Jamie Raskin - "David Moon is not only one of the most effective lawmakers in Maryland. He's the model for an independent-minded and passionate advocate for people who don't have an army of lobbyists in Annapolis."
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13 KEY BILLS THAT PASSED IN MARYLAND THIS YEAR
1. Stabilizing Health Care Costs (HB 1782) - With Trump attempting to sabotage Maryland's health care, we passed a bill to temporarily prevent further increases to premiums, using a new fee on insurance companies (who just received a federal tax break).
2. Lockbox Casino Funds for Education (SB 1122) – I supported a state constitutional amendment to put a referendum on the November ballot to lockbox casino revenues for increased education funding.
3. Overriding Larry Hogan's Veto of Paid Sick Days for Workers (HB 1 – 2017) - I was proud to vote to override Governor Hogan's veto of legislation to guarantee paid sick days for Maryland workers.
4. Removing Guns from Domestic Abusers & Those At Risk of Suicide or Violence (HB 1646 & HB 1302) - I was pleased to cosponsor bills to remove guns from domestic abusers and those at risk of suicide or violence.
5. Allowing Same Day Voter Registration (HB 532) - I was proud to cosponsor a bill allowing voters to register on election day. This constitutional amendment will appear on the November ballot for ratification by voters.
6. Restricting Offshore Drilling (HB 1456) - Trump is trying to open the Maryland coast for energy exploration, so I was proud to support HB 1456. The bill all but guarantees there won't be drilling along Maryland's shore.
7. Funding WMATA Metro Improvements (HB 372) - With our residents increasingly relying on public transportation, I cosponsored legislation to provide WMATA Metro with dedicated funding.
8. Community College Tuition Assistance (HB 16) - I was pleased to vote for a bill to provide $15 million a year to make community college affordable for those having difficulty affording higher education.
9. Terminating Parental Rights of Rapists (HB 1) - After 10 years of delay, we passed a bill allowing courts to terminate the parental rights of rapists for children conceived from the sex assault.
10. Implementing Automatic Voter Registration (HB 152 & SB 1048) – I was thrilled to vote for legislation to bring automatic voter registration to Maryland. This bill will help engage more residents in our state's civic life and democracy.
11. Reforming Sexual Harassment Polices (HB 1342) - In the midst of the national call for action on sexual harassment, I cosponsored a bill to reform how complaints are handled in the Maryland General Assembly.
12. Prosecuting Serial Rapists (HB 301) - Serial rapists have avoided criminal convictions by claiming each victim consented. HB 301 creates an avenue for prosecutors to bring evidence of serial rapes into court.
13. Ban “Conversion Therapy” for LGBT Kids (SB 1028 & HB902) - I was proud to support legislation to ban licensed therapists from trying to “cure” LGBT children with so-called “conversion therapy.”
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18 BILLS I TOOK THE LEAD ON THAT PASSED - During my first four-year term representing you in Annapolis, I succeeded in passing eighteen bills:
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By Authority: Friends of David Moon. Chair: Marlana Valdez. Treasurer: Usman Ahmed.
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