March 24, 2025

Dear Friends,

We’re now over halfway through the legislative session, and last Monday marked Crossover Day—a critical deadline when bills must pass out of the House or Senate to be considered by the other chamber. I’m proud to share that 11 of my bills have successfully crossed over to the Senate. The House has also advanced several key legislative priorities, including legislation to protect Maryland’s immigrant communities (HB 1222, HB 579), and housing protections for all Marylanders (HB 767, HB 1239, HB 80).

We also deeply appreciate the passion and insight that constituent groups bring when visiting Annapolis. Over the past month, we’ve met with many District 11 individuals advocating on a wide range of issues. Elementary and middle school students have shared future legislative ideas and championed mental health initiatives. High school students have spoken out on the Bottle Bill, while representatives from the American Youth Association and Baltimore County Student Council have advocated for student mental health supports, gun violence prevention, phone-free school pilot programs, and education funding. College students have raised concerns about higher education funding, particularly Sellinger funding, while teacher representatives have pushed for continued support for educators. Additionally, Maryland realtors have highlighted urgent housing challenges and advocated for solutions to mitigate the ongoing crisis. These discussions have been invaluable, and I am grateful for the engagement of all who have taken the time to make their voices heard.

Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Virtual Town Hall—your thoughtful questions and engagement are what drive our work forward. Let’s keep the momentum going!

This bill would require MDE to include as its second priority funding for failing septic systems 

located within the watershed of a nitrogen-impaired body of water. Failing septic systems in such areas further increase the nitrogen levels of the river or stream making stream life unsustainable, in addition to increasing the nitrogen flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. This bill passed the House by 129-5.

includes pedestrians, bicyclists, highway and utility workers, and emergency personnel working along a highway. 

My bill this year will expand penalties to include possible incarceration up to 2 months to anyone who operates a car negligently and seriously injures or kills a vulnerable road user. This provides consistency in the law and equitable justice for all VRUs on the roads of Maryland.   In 2024, more than 550 people were killed on Maryland roads and more than 40% were VRUs.

renters know in advance whether a landlord accepts pets. This bill passed the House 120-18.

Julie, Chaltu, and Roland Park Country School G5 Students

Beth Tfiloh and Bais Yaakov Students met with District 11 representatives for

non-public school advocacy day. 

Non-public school students visit Annapolis 

CHESTNUT RIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY AWARDS BANQUET

Grateful to have joined fellow district delegates and Baltimore County Council members at the Chestnut Ridge Fire Department Awards Ceremony. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the bravery and dedication of these incredible firefighters who serve our community every day!

Delegate Stein with Steve Kleeman, Karson Kamenetz, Renee Yarbrough-Williams, Matt Horn, Delegate Cheryl Pasteur, and Councilman Izzy Patoka

PIKESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY BANQUET

I had the pleasure of joining state and county colleagues at the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company’s 128th annual banquet! It was a fantastic evening celebrating their dedication, and I appreciated the opportunity to chat with the incredible firefighters who serve our community. Many thanks to PVFC for their unwavering commitment!

MARYLAND BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE FOR EDUCATION

I was honored to attend and speak at the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education award ceremony! Meeting the incredible emerging scholars was an absolute highlight—they are inspiring and have such a bright future ahead!

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available. 

If you missed the U.S. Department of Education’s webinar series on FAFSA resources and navigating StudentAid.gov, don’t worry! You can watch recordings on YouTube @FSAOutreach. 

Students, parents, and college/career professionals are encouraged to tune in for information on creating a StudentAid.gov account, paying for college and career school, and avoiding financial aid scams.

The applications for my H. Allan Lipsitz Memorial Legislative Scholarship are now available.  Please visit my website for more details. 

As a reminder, students who received a scholarship last year need to re-apply for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Students can get additional information about state financial aid—including how to navigate the FAFSA process—by going to the Maryland Higher Education Commission website. To be considered for state financial aid, you must file FAFSA June 30, 2025. To be notified of scholarship eligibility for Maryland Scholarships, you are encouraged to file by March 1, 2025.

NOW OPEN: The 2025-2026 Unique Major Application for out-of-state majors 

To apply, please use this link.  The application process if open from 3/15/25 - 7/1/25.

If you have any questions, please email legislative.mhec@maryland.gov

Don’t forget to apply for the other District 11B scholarships!

• Senator Shelly Hettleman
• Delegate Jon Cardin

All completed scholarship applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025. 

Sincerely,

Dana Stein

Delegate, Speaker Pro Tem, District 11B, Maryland General Assembly

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