Moore issues executive order officially calling special session

Gov. Wes Moore (D) has issued an executive order officially calling the General Assembly back to Annapolis next month, largely formality as House and Senate leaders had already agreed to meet Aug. 3-5 in special session.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 21, 2026

Words: 371

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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Gov. Wes Moore (D) has issued an executive order calling the Maryland General Assembly back to Annapolis next month.

House and Senate leaders had already agreed on an Aug. 3-5 special session to pass legislation that will set legal standards for how the state’s eight congressional districts are drawn. Moore’s July 17 executive order represents a necessary legal formality.

A spokesperson for Moore said the governor’s office did not publicize the order as it …

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