Prodigal delegate returns, Leonard retires, Moore stocks the bench, more, in political notes

Prodigal delegate returns, Leonard retires, Moore stocks the bench, more, in political notes

Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat (R-Frederick and Carroll) sports a Maryland flag-themed top hat on opening day of the 2024 session. Photo by Bryan P. Sears.Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat (R-Frederick and Carroll) famously washed his hands of the General Assembly this spring, refusing to participate in committee or floor sessions in what he called a protest of Republicans’ lack of clout in the legislature. From late February through the end of the l…