Maryland General Assembly passes key legislation amidst chaos and tension.

The Maryland General Assembly ended its 2023 session with high drama in both houses, with the final minutes in the House of Delegates devolving into a partisan shouting match over a controversial cannabis bill. The Senate president interrupted a motion for final adjournment with a last-seconds vote. Republicans called for a ruling from the parliamentarian, and some struggled to articulate what exactly was being challenged. The fallout from the finish was bitter, with some lawmakers demanding an apology to the speaker and the chamber.