Bipartisan Shore Legislation Passes Quickly

Mathias sponsored legislation to redistrict Somerset County passes with unanimous support.

Annapolis, Maryland – Less than 24 hours after convening, the Maryland State Senate unanimously passed emergency legislation to redistrict Somerset County. Senate Bill 46, sponsored by Senator Jim Mathias (District 38 – Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester) will alter the Somerset County Commissioner’s districts and intends to do so to allow the Somerset primary elections to proceed on schedule.

“This was an issue that needed to be addressed with urgency, and I am thankful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle with their willingness and help in moving this along.” said Senator Mathias. “This is an important bill which affects all residents of Somerset. I am pleased to be working so effectively with Delegate Charles Otto and I appreciate his work and cooperation in shepherding this legislation through the House. I hope that throughout this session we can work on legislation that is both bipartisan and important for the residents of the Lower Shore and the state of Maryland.”

Senator Mathias represents District 38, which includes all of Somerset and Worcester Counties and part of Wicomico County on the Lower Eastern Shore. He is a member of the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over healthcare, energy, and business legislation. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served the residents of the Lower Shore as a member of the House of Delegates and as Mayor of Ocean City.