Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio has been selected to give the Republican response to the Governor’s State of the State address on Thursday, February 3, 2011. The Governor's speech, which he will deliver at noon, will air on Maryland Public Television (MPT). Delegate Haddaway-Riccio’s speech will also air on MPT immediately following the Governor’s.
Article II, Section 19 of Maryland’s Constitution requires the Governor to "inform the Legislature of the condition of the State and recommend to their consideration such measures as he may judge necessary and expedient." As a result, the Governor delivers an annual State of the State address to inform the legislature of his legislative initiatives and of Maryland’s budget situation.