A compilation of Issue Papers previews major fiscal and policy issues facing the General Assembly in the year ahead.

This resource is a handy guide to the top issues that your legislators will be tackling in 2022 – a great preparation document for county officials in advance of meetings with their local Delegations.

Developed by the Department of Legislative Services, the 2022 Issue Papers are an annual staple for the Annapolis policy-inclined population. They are also a great resource for county officials tracking specific issues, or interested in the state budget and other top-tier topics.

Here are several direct links to hot topics that may be of interest to county governments:

Operating Budget

Transportation Trust Fund

Federal Funds Outlook

Pension Issues

Capital Budget and Debt

Revenues and Taxes

State Education Aid / Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund

School Construction

The Opioid Epidemic

Health and Health Insurance

Human Services

Transportation

Business Regulation

Cybersecurity and Information Technology

Public Safety

Environmental and Natural Resources

State Aid to Local Governments

Local Revenue Trends

Local Government Tax Actions