The Ready Report

Ready Report: Response to Gov. Moore Signing SB 1 & More

This week, Governor Moore signed SB 1 which limits citizens from carrying their firearm (with a wear and carry permit) in a large number of places when outside their homes. He also signed HB 824 which raises the minimum age requirement for purchasing a rifle from 18 to 21 years old. I believe both of these bills are blatantly unconstitutional...

Ready Report: Responding to Governor Moore's Comments on Economy, Addressing Education Blueprint & More

Here’s an update on a story from this week, Maryland’s Education Funding, and information about my annual business breakfast in June. Senate Republican Leadership Responds to Governor Moore’s Comments on Maryland’s Business Climate Today the Senate Republican caucus issued a statement from Minority Leader Steve Hershey and me - responding to recent comments by Governor...

Ready Report: County Budget Hearing & Local News

First, I wanted to make you aware of important opportunities to make your voice heard on the proposed Carroll County government budget. The information on hearings is below - two have already taken place but there are several others still on schedule: Public Hearing on FY2024 Proposed Budget for Carroll County The Board of County Commissioners unveiled its

Ready Report: Wrapping Up Session, Still Fighting on for Constitutional Rights & More

Following the Maryland General Assembly legislative session, the Governor can either sign, veto, or not-sign legislation that passed to his desk which allows it to go into law without his signature. This legislative session featured a dangerous shift to the extreme, far-Left on a whole host of issues, not the least of which was a complete surrender on crime. The...

Ready Report: Final Weekly Update for 2023 Legislative Session

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned “Sine Die” on Monday, which translates to no definite date or period to resume. There were many victories and defeats for conservatives in Annapolis this year, and a few big disappointments in the priorities of the Democrat majority. End of 2023 Session Report: With the help of my staff (big thanks to them) I’ve put together...

2023 End of Session Report

On midnight April 10th, the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session officially came to a close. I consider it a great honor and responsibility to serve as your State Senator. This letter highlights major legislative initiatives that were considered over the last 90 days by the 47 Senators and 141 Delegates in the General Assembly. State Budget Operating Budget ...

Carroll County Delegation Secures Critical Local Funding in Capital Budget

Annapolis- On Monday, April 10th at midnight, the 2023 General Assembly Session came to a close. The state’s Capital Budget final version passed both chambers also on Monday. The Carroll County Delegation worked in a bi-partisan fashion to secure key funding for a series of important community projects to improve public safety and infrastructure as well as enhance the quality...

Ready Report: Week 13 Legislative Update & Happy Easter!

First, I want to wish you and your family a joyous and restful Easter this weekend. Even as the Session steams to the end, I am so thankful to be able to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with my family this weekend. It’s a time that can serve to remind us that God is in control even when we...

Ready Report: Week 12 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the twelfth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. We are down to one full week, and then Monday is Sine Die, which translates to no definite date or period to resume. In short, any bill that does not pass by midnight on Sine Die will be dead and will...

Ready Report: Week 11 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the eleventh week of the 2023 Legislative Session. We are now down to 18 days remaining, and any bills that have not passed at least one chamber are effectively dead. Weekly Video Update from Annapolis - Week 11 You can watch my weekly video update by clicking the...

Ready Report: Week 10 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the tenth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. With only 25 days to go, the Senate has been extremely busy with committee sessions, and extensive debate on the Senate floor. Monday is known as “Crossover,” which is the deadline for bills to pass one chamber and be sent...

2nd Amendment Update from Annapolis

We had a major piece of 2nd Amendment-related legislation pass through the Senate earlier this week and I wanted to be sure to update you. Protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens is extremely important to me, however the focus of the General Assembly is much different. In the face of violent crime perpetrated by repeat offenders - often using illegally obtained...

Ready Report: Week 9 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the ninth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Weekly Video Update from Annapolis - Week 9 It was an incredibly busy week – please watch my weekly video update and get caught up by clicking the picture below.

Still No Action on Crime in Annapolis - But Plenty of Time for D.C.-Style Liberal Politics

We are down to 34 days left in the 2023 General Assembly Session, nearly 2/3rds over. Sadly, we still have not seen any bills dealing with stopping violent crime and getting violent offenders off our streets. Neither house has passed a balanced state budget yet. But - starting tomorrow - the Senate of Maryland will debate legislation on the Senate...

Ready Report: Week 8 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the eighth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Weekly Video Update from Annapolis - Week 8 You can watch my weekly video update – focused on the work that the Maryland Senate Republican Caucus and I are doing to provide real solutions on violent crime by clicking the...

ICYMI: Press Coverage of Ready Initiatives

In the last week there have been several media features on work that I’m doing – along with other strong leaders in the Carroll County Delegation and the Republican Caucuses in the General Assembly - to fight for common sense, public safety and conservative principles in Annapolis. First, my OpEd was featured in Sunday’s edition of the Carroll County Times,...

Republican Priorities in State Legislative Session Detailed

The 2023 Maryland General Assembly session is nearing the halfway mark. It is an honor to serve our area in the state Senate and I wanted to give an update about vitally important issues I’m working on. There are three broad areas I and our Senate Republican Caucus are focused on. First is dealing...

Ready Report: Week 7 Weekly Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the seventh week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Weekly Video Update from Annapolis - Week 7 You can watch my weekly video update by clicking the picture below. Successful District Night in Annapolis...

Carroll County Delegation to Wrap Up Session Items

Carroll County Delegation to Wrap Up Session Items The Carroll County Delegation will hold a meeting to address final local business at 9 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023. The hearing is via zoom and will be live streamed on the Maryland General Assembly website link: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Meetings/Day/02232023. The six-member delegation will primarily meet to...

Ready Report: Week 6 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the sixth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. The halfway point of Session is approaching, and the workload in our committees is where the primary focus is. Several issues have come through the Senate Finance Committee that I...

Carroll County Delegation Pushes Bill to Amend County Commissioner Redistricting Plan

The Carroll County Delegation has introduced legislation seeking amendment to The Public Local Laws of Carroll County – Redistricting Plan. This bill addresses several concerns that occurred during redistricting during the 2022 General Assembly Session with Carroll County’s commissioner districts. These concerns were not identified until after redistricting was complete. The legislation was requested by the Carroll County Board of...

Ready Report: Week 5 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the fifth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. The filing deadline for new legislation was Monday for the Senate, and Thursday for the House of Delegates, meaning that most bills have been “dropped.” New bills can still be introduced...

Senator Ready and Delegate Miller Propose Legislation Protecting Fundamental Parental Rights in Maryland

February 7, 2023 For Immediate Release: Contact: Sam Jones (410)-841-3683 Senator Ready and Delegate Miller Propose Legislation Protecting Fundamental Parental Rights in Maryland Annapolis- Senator Justin Ready (R-District 5) and Delegate April Miller (R-District 4) have introduced SB 566 / HB 666 which would establish the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education,...

Ready Report: Week 4 Legislative Update

Good morning, Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the fourth week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Bill hearings began in the Senate Finance Committee, so we are now focusing on lots of specific issues in the area of health care, business...

Ready Report: Week 3 Legislative Update

Good morning, Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the third week of the 2023 Legislative Session. I have been in committee briefings all week getting caught up by experts on key issues that will be worked on throughout session....

Ready Report: Week 2 Legislative Update

Good morning, I hope you and your family had a great week. Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the second week of the 2023 Legislative Session. Inauguration of Governor Wes Moore The biggest story of the week was Wednesday's...

Ready Report: Week 1 Legislative Update

Here’s an update on what’s happening in Annapolis at the end of the first week of session. Beginning of 445th Maryland General Assembly The Maryland General Assembly legislative session began on Wednesday at 12pm. All 188 members, including myself, were sworn into their respective offices. I made a short video right before being sworn in, which you can watch by clicking

Ready Report: New Year News, 2023 Session Begins Next Week

Good morning, Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with their loved ones. There are now only a few days until the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session kicks off. The first day of official business is Wednesday, January 11th. I wanted to update you on news from this week and some of my activities as we...

District 5 State Legislators Receive Committee Assignments

Carroll County Well Represented on Key Committees Annapolis- On Thursday, final committee assignments were announced by the Maryland House of Delegates, following an earlier announcement from the State Senate. District 5's Senator Justin Ready and Delegates April Rose, Chris Tomlinson and Eric Bouchat have all been placed on committees that oversee critical issues that face Carroll County and...

Carroll County Legislative Delegation to Hold Public Hearing on Local Bill Requests

The Carroll County Delegation will hold its annual local public hearing on proposed county legislation on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The hearing will take place in the Reagan Room of the County Office Building, 225 North Center Street, Westminster, MD. The Delegation will be discussing Carroll County-specific bill requests made by local government entities, non-profits and other organizations for the 2023...