January 30, 2019
Dear MNLGA members:
It’s that time of year again; all bets are off when the General Assembly is in session. Sometimes it appears as if there is little rhyme and reason to proposed legislation put forth by our elected officials. And sometimes the legislation if very purposeful and well-intended.
By now, I believe most members are aware that the MNLGA is part of MaGIC (Maryland Green Industry Council). MaGIC was formed in 2002 to serve as the legislative and regulatory voice for Maryland’s Green Industry. MaGIC members include the MNLGA, MD Arborist Assoc, FALCAN, MAGI, and LCA. MaGIC contracts with Thompson Ag Associates to provide executive management and American Joe Miedusiewski provides us lobbying advice and service through legal firm Nemphos Braue.
For the duration of the General Assembly, which runs from January 9th through April 8th, I will keep you abreast of bills that MaGIC and the MNLGA are following. I will often ask for your feedback and request quick turnaround on your comments and opinion. I will also keep you abreast of legislative action on the bills we follow. MaGIC’s focus is on bills that are Green Industry-specific. Hence, we do not follow all business-related bills.
Up front, thank you for your time and feedback, in helping craft MNLGA/MaGIC response to 2019 legislation. If you ever have questions or comments, please contact me at 410-823-8684.
Thank you,
Vanessa A. Finney
MNLGA, Executive Director
410-823-868