Bouchat, in bout of frustration, skipping floor votes and committee sessions as term ends

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,524

Last Updated: 1 day, 2 hours ago

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When the House debated a bill Thursday intended to improve the safety of storm drains, House Minority Whip Jesse T. Pippy (R-Frederick) rose to ask a question of the sponsor — knowing the sponsor would not be there.

As he has for the last three weeks, Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat (R-Carroll) showed up to register his presence in the House in the morning, then turned and left. The freshman delegate, frustrated with Annapolis, has stopped …

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