House panel appears to back bill easing limits on lawmakers holding second jobs

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Sen. Ron Watson (D-Prince George’s) appeared to have a receptive audience when he pitched his bill to ease restrictions on state legislators working second jobs with the state or county or local governments to a House committee Tuesday.

“As somebody this has impacted directly for eight years … I want to tell you that this is such an important piece of legislation,” said Del. Jen Terrasa (D-Howard), who was term-limited to three, four-year terms on …

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