Maryland - District 39
January 1, 2010
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I want to take this opportunity to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. 2009 has been a difficult year for so many people and it is my hope that 2010 will be more prosperous for all of us.
The beginning of the new year brings with it the start of the 2010 Maryland Legislative Session. The legislature will convene January 13th at noon and will again be faced with the challenge of cutting spending while protecting core services. I will continue to work to preserve our quality public education system and I will promote policies which will help create jobs in our state.
I will be sponsoring several pieces of legislation in the areas of education, public safety and public health. Just a few of those bills are:
• Legislation to advance pre-K education in Maryland.
• Requiring health insurance companies to provide leeway when scheduling annual preventive care examinations and tests.
• Requiring foster homes and day care centers to remove or modify window coverings to prevent accidental strangulations.
• Reducing the amount of diminution (good behavior) credits that a person convicted of a violent crime can receive while in prison.
Throughout the 90 day Session, I will send you updates about these and other issues in which I will be directly involved.
As always, I cannot do my job here in Annapolis without the input of my constituents. On the home page of my webiste is a link to a short survey of issues facing our state. I would appreciate if you would take a few moments to let me know your thoughts on these or any other issues of concern to you.
It is my honor to represent you in Annapolis as your State Senator. Please feel free to contact me at any time with your thoughts or concerns. You can reach me by phone at 301-858-3686; by email at nancy.king@senate.state.md.us; or through my website www.friendsofnancyking.com.
Again, my best wishes as we enter 2010.
Sincerely,
Senator Nancy J. King
PS – Don’t forget to fill out the survey!