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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Senate
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gptkbp:amended_by
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gptkb:Constitution
before passing
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gptkbp:cabinet_member
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gptkb:annually
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gptkbp:can_create
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for its proceedings
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gptkbp:can_impeach
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state officials
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gptkbp:can_initiate_tax_legislation
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in the state
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gptkbp:can_veto
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Governor's veto
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gptkbp:coalition
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with other legislative bodies
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gptkbp:committee
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multiple
for specific issues
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gptkbp:composed_by
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citizens of Maryland
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gptkbp:district
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47
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gptkbp:election
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4 years
voters of Maryland
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:1776
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gptkbp:governed_by
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President of the Senate
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gptkbp:governing_body
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regular and special
defined by state constitution
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gptkbp:has_authority_over
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to enact laws
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gptkbp:has_historical_significance
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in Maryland's governance
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gptkbp:has_leadership
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including Majority Leader
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gptkbp:has_meetings
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on proposed legislation
Governor's appointments
on public policy issues
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gptkbp:has_members
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47
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gptkbp:has_research_focus
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to assist members
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gptkbp:has_voting_rules
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for legislation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Maryland State Senate
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gptkbp:investigates
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into state matters
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gptkbp:is_accountable_to
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the public
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gptkbp:is_avenue_for
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citizen engagement in government
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gptkbp:is_debated_in
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on proposed laws
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gptkbp:is_funded_by
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for state programs
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gptkbp:is_influential_in
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state policy making
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gptkbp:is_located_in
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gptkb:Annapolis,_Maryland
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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Maryland state government
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gptkbp:is_subject_to
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state and federal laws
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gptkbp:legislation
|
on various issues
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gptkbp:meets
|
State House in Annapolis
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gptkbp:oversees
|
State legislation
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Maryland_General_Assembly
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gptkbp:political_party
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gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkb:Republican_Party
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gptkbp:president
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gptkb:Bill_Ferguson
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gptkbp:provides_oversight_for
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gptkb:executive_branch
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gptkbp:public_reaction
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of proceedings
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gptkbp:receives_bills
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from the House of Delegates
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gptkbp:responsible_for
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passing state laws
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gptkbp:sends_bills
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to the House of Delegates
|
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gptkbp:session
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when necessary
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gptkbp:term_length
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4 years
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gptkbp:treaty
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with federal government
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gptkbp:voting_method
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regularly
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gptkbp:website
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http://mgaleg.maryland.gov
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Chris_Van_Hollen
gptkb:John_Eager_Howard
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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