Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday he might push for jobs legislation during the General Assembly’s upcoming special session, according to a spokesperson.
O’Malley spokeswoman Raquel Guillory said the governor, a Democrat, is considering promoting legislation that would help to encourage hiring and create jobs in the state, although he is still early in the process.
“There are no details, no statistics, no anything at this point,” she said.
The assembly’s primary goal during the Oct. 17 special session will be to approve a new congressional map for the state, but legislators could also consider other issues.
Lawmakers have largely ruled out any talk of tax increases during the session, despite an expected $1 billion budget shortfall in January’s regular session and calls from some state officials for more transportation funding.
Miss Guillory said the governor is unlikely to push for any special session causes other than jobs legislation.
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