Signs of Sine Die: Colorful hats, even more colorful barbs, a tuba, farewells and more

There was still serious work to be done as the 2026 General Assembly session powered toward a midnight deadline, but in Annapolis tradition, lawmakers still found time in their 14-hour day to be not so serious.

By: Christine Condon, Danielle J. Brown, William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 991

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The House chamber was abuzz with Sine Die energy Monday morning. As lawmakers milled about before session began, Del. Kevin Hornberger (R-Cecil) was skatting into the microphone. When House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel) arrived in a lacy greenish-yellow top hat, the chamber erupted in cheers.

The hat didn’t last long though. Peña-Melnyk, who said the hat was a gift from the Appropriations committee, pulled it from her head after a rousing …

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