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Delegate Benjamin Brooks

Brooks, Benjamin
District
10
County
Baltimore
Committee Assignment(s)
Economic Matters Committee
Annapolis Info
304 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3352 | 301-858-3352
Toll-free in MD
Interim Info
8419 Liberty Road
Suite B
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Phone 410-496-4037
Contact
Benjamin.Brooks@house.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 10
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0012
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0019
Title
Solar Energy Grant Program - Minimum Grant Amounts
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0058
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0842 (SB0227)
Title
Small Business Fairness Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0855 (SB1082)
Title
State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses - Economic Impact Analyses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0987
Title
Vehicle Laws - Security Lapses - Notice to Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1161 /CH0195 (SB0856/CH0196)
Title
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Uninsured Division - Uninsured Motorists
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1514
Title
Baltimore City and Baltimore County - Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003)
Title
Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0122 (SB0938)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Guidelines - Previously Adjudicated Delinquent
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0152 (SB1048/CH0019)
Title
Secure and Accessible Registration Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0205 /CH0589
Title
Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - State Correctional Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0221 /CH0081
Title
Local Government – School Construction – Permits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0230 /CH0768 (SB0290/CH0008)
Title
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal - Legislative Approval Required (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Extension Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0244 /CH0071 (SB0680/CH0072)
Title
General Assembly – Prefiled Bills – Deadlines
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0251 /CH0736 (SB0402/CH0737)
Title
Education - Family Life and Human Sexuality Curriculum - Boundaries and Consent
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0287 /CH0306 (SB0461/CH0305)
Title
Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Others – Repeal of Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0302 /CH0613
Title
Income Tax Credit – Wineries and Vineyards – Procedures to Claim Credit and Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0307
Title
General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015)
Title
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0312 /CH0619
Title
Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0326 (SB0288)
Title
Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Supervised Drug Consumption Facility Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0344 (SB0425)
Title
Continuing Care Agreements - Termination - Notice and Contractual Entrance Fee Refunds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575)
Title
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0403 /CH0687 (SB0595/CH0688)
Title
Community Colleges - Facilities Renewal Grant Program - Established
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0427 /CH0033 (SB0217)
Title
Public Schools – Student Sunscreen Use – Policy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0432 /CH0148 (SB0545)
Title
Public Safety – Grant Programs and Funding (Public Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0502 /CH0309
Title
Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0511
Title
Public Institutions of Higher Education - Hate-Bias Incident Prevention
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0512 (SB0377)
Title
Labor and Employment - Wage History Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0516 (SB0596)
Title
Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0538 (SB0651)
Title
Environment - Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0539 (SB0791)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Missing Children Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0593 /CH0382
Title
Income Tax - Student Loan Tax Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0597 (SB0417)
Title
Commission on African American Patriots in the American Revolutionary War
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0614 (SB0390)
Title
Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0622 /CH0386 (SB0161/CH0385)
Title
Public Schools – Students With Sickle Cell Disease – Guidelines
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0645 /CH0205 (SB0662/CH0206)
Title
Business Regulation – Wireless Security Systems – Local Government Licenses and Permits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0664 (SB0543)
Title
Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0682 (SB0438)
Title
State Department of Education - Nonprofit Youth Development Program - Established
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0683
Title
Criminal Law - Assault of Public Transportation Operator - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0689 /CH0474 (SB0509)
Title
Colonel Todd J. Hixson Memorial Resource Center Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0700 /CH0498
Title
Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Group Victim
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236)
Title
Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0780 (SB0744)
Title
Insurance - Contraceptive Coverage - Consumer Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0819 /CH0253 (SB0741)
Title
Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Appeals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0841 (SB1049)
Title
Higher Education - Endowed University System of Maryland Scholarship Program - Established
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0845 (SB0037)
Title
Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Expenses of Medical Cannabis Grower, Processor, or Dispensary
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0850
Title
Solid Waste Management and Recycling – Mattresses and Box Springs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0856 /CH0612 (SB0647/CH0611)
Title
Earned Income Tax Credit – Individuals Without Qualifying Children – Repeal of Minimum Age Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0871 /CH0392 (SB0502/CH0393)
Title
Higher Education - University System of Maryland - Quasi-Endowment Funds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0876 (SB0498)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Employee-Owned Businesses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0880 (SB0793)
Title
Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0888 (SB0707/CH0252)
Title
Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Rapid Fire Trigger Activator
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0937
Title
Business Regulation - Household Goods Movers - Registration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0971
Title
Local Pension Systems - Special Disability Retirement Allowance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1048
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1062 (SB0827)
Title
Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Appointment of a Special Advisor – Development of a Remedial Plan (HBCU Equity Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1110 /CH0244
Title
Public Schools – Health and Safety Best Practices – Digital Devices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1134 (SB0800)
Title
Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practices – Sexual Activity With an Animal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1165
Title
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1167 (SB1011)
Title
Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1194 (SB1023)
Title
Health – Drug Cost Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1223
Title
Tuition Stabilization Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1234 /CH0403 (SB0618)
Title
Career Youth and Public Sector Apprenticeship Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1236 (SB0879)
Title
Solar Energy Grant Program - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1238 (SB1203)
Title
Higher Education - Sexual Assault Response Training - Requirements and Grant Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1243
Title
Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Work Contracts - Suits by Employees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1244 (SB0657)
Title
Workgroup on Establishing an Independent School Board for the Juvenile Services Education System
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1283 /CH0450
Title
Health Insurance - Prescription Contraceptives - Coverage for Single Dispensing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1286 /CH0839 (SB0614/CH0840)
Title
State Center - Redevelopment - Requirements, Participation, and Process
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1332
Title
Transportation - Francis Scott Key Bridge - Commuter Plan
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1342 /CH0525 (SB1138)
Title
State Government – Discrimination and Harassment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1398
Title
State Boat Act - Solar Reflective Lights on Buoys - Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1400 /CH0307
Title
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1453 (SB0732)
Title
Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1461
Title
Criminal Procedure – Immigration – Supporting All Families Everywhere (SAFE Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1483 /CH0287
Title
Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1496
Title
Labor and Employment - Discrimination Against Medical Cannabis Patients and Caregivers - Prohibition (Medical Cannabis Patient and Caregiver Antidiscrimination Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1526 (SB0344)
Title
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1536 (SB0546)
Title
Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1539 /CH0846 (SB0853/CH0017)
Title
Labor and Employment – General Contractor Liability for Unpaid Wages
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1541 (SB0994)
Title
Disclosure of Tax Benefits - Nonprofit Hospitals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1566 /CH0219 (SB0854/CH0220)
Title
Public Utilities - Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Acquisition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1596 /CH0738 (SB1010/CH0739)
Title
Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1622 /CH0335 (SB0383/CH0336)
Title
Video Lottery Terminals - Minority Business Participation Goals - Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1626
Title
Public Information Act - Motor Vehicle Administration - Warrant or Subpoena for Personal Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1642 (SB1012)
Title
Commissioner of Financial Regulation – Student Education Loans – Ombudsman
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1646 /CH0251 (SB1036)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1662 /CH0237
Title
Business Regulation – Retail Pet Stores
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1684 (SB1191)
Title
Creation of a State Debt – Baltimore County – Windsor Mill Community Outreach Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1691 (SB0708)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Expansion
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357)
Title
Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1754 (SB1196)
Title
Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring System Fines - After-Prom Parties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1829
Title
Baltimore County Public Schools - Office of Inspector General - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0011 (SJ0007)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0014
Title
Support for the People of Iran
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0012 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 1/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
1/17/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0019 Solar Energy Grant Program - Minimum Grant Amounts Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
HB0058 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0842 (SB0227) Small Business Fairness Act of 2018 Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
HB0855 (SB1082) State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses - Economic Impact Analyses Primary 1 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Health and Government Operations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0987 Vehicle Laws - Security Lapses - Notice to Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1161 /CH0195 (SB0856/CH0196) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Uninsured Division - Uninsured Motorists Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 195
Economic Matters
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1514 Baltimore City and Baltimore County - Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4
Judiciary
1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0122 (SB0938) Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Guidelines - Previously Adjudicated Delinquent Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario)
Judiciary
1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0152 (SB1048/CH0019) Secure and Accessible Registration Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0205 /CH0589 Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - State Correctional Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 589
Economic Matters
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0221 /CH0081 Local Government – School Construction – Permits Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 81
Appropriations
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0230 /CH0768 (SB0290/CH0008) Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal - Legislative Approval Required (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Extension Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 768
Economic Matters
2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0244 /CH0071 (SB0680/CH0072) General Assembly – Prefiled Bills – Deadlines Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 71
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/19/2018 - 3:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0251 /CH0736 (SB0402/CH0737) Education - Family Life and Human Sexuality Curriculum - Boundaries and Consent Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 736
Ways and Means
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0287 /CH0306 (SB0461/CH0305) Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Others – Repeal of Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0302 /CH0613 Income Tax Credit – Wineries and Vineyards – Procedures to Claim Credit and Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0307 General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015) Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0312 /CH0619 Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0326 (SB0288) Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Supervised Drug Consumption Facility Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0344 (SB0425) Continuing Care Agreements - Termination - Notice and Contractual Entrance Fee Refunds Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575) Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 574
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0403 /CH0687 (SB0595/CH0688) Community Colleges - Facilities Renewal Grant Program - Established Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 687
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0427 /CH0033 (SB0217) Public Schools – Student Sunscreen Use – Policy Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33
Ways and Means
2/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0432 /CH0148 (SB0545) Public Safety – Grant Programs and Funding (Public Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 148
Appropriations
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0502 /CH0309 Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0511 Public Institutions of Higher Education - Hate-Bias Incident Prevention Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
2/08/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0512 (SB0377) Labor and Employment - Wage History Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0516 (SB0596) Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0538 (SB0651) Environment - Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
HB0539 (SB0791) General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Missing Children Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0593 /CH0382 Income Tax - Student Loan Tax Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382
Ways and Means
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0597 (SB0417) Commission on African American Patriots in the American Revolutionary War Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Health and Government Operations
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0614 (SB0390) Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0622 /CH0386 (SB0161/CH0385) Public Schools – Students With Sickle Cell Disease – Guidelines Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386
Ways and Means
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0645 /CH0205 (SB0662/CH0206) Business Regulation – Wireless Security Systems – Local Government Licenses and Permits Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 205
Economic Matters
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0664 (SB0543) Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0682 (SB0438) State Department of Education - Nonprofit Youth Development Program - Established Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0683 Criminal Law - Assault of Public Transportation Operator - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0689 /CH0474 (SB0509) Colonel Todd J. Hixson Memorial Resource Center Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0700 /CH0498 Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Group Victim Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498
Judiciary
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236) Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0780 (SB0744) Insurance - Contraceptive Coverage - Consumer Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0819 /CH0253 (SB0741) Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Appeals Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0841 (SB1049) Higher Education - Endowed University System of Maryland Scholarship Program - Established Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0845 (SB0037) Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Expenses of Medical Cannabis Grower, Processor, or Dispensary Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
HB0850 Solid Waste Management and Recycling – Mattresses and Box Springs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
HB0856 /CH0612 (SB0647/CH0611) Earned Income Tax Credit – Individuals Without Qualifying Children – Repeal of Minimum Age Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0871 /CH0392 (SB0502/CH0393) Higher Education - University System of Maryland - Quasi-Endowment Funds Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 392
Appropriations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0876 (SB0498) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Employee-Owned Businesses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0880 (SB0793) Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0888 (SB0707/CH0252) Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Rapid Fire Trigger Activator Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Judiciary
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0937 Business Regulation - Household Goods Movers - Registration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Economic Matters
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0971 Local Pension Systems - Special Disability Retirement Allowance Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Appropriations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB1048 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1062 (SB0827) Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Appointment of a Special Advisor – Development of a Remedial Plan (HBCU Equity Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:15 p.m.
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
HB1110 /CH0244 Public Schools – Health and Safety Best Practices – Digital Devices Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244
Ways and Means
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1134 (SB0800) Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practices – Sexual Activity With an Animal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1165 Military Service Credit - Eligibility Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 3:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB1167 (SB1011) Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1194 (SB1023) Health – Drug Cost Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance
Health and Government Operations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1223 Tuition Stabilization Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1234 /CH0403 (SB0618) Career Youth and Public Sector Apprenticeship Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Finance
HB1236 (SB0879) Solar Energy Grant Program - Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0)
Economic Matters
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1238 (SB1203) Higher Education - Sexual Assault Response Training - Requirements and Grant Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
HB1243 Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Work Contracts - Suits by Employees Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1244 (SB0657) Workgroup on Establishing an Independent School Board for the Juvenile Services Education System Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
HB1283 /CH0450 Health Insurance - Prescription Contraceptives - Coverage for Single Dispensing Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1286 /CH0839 (SB0614/CH0840) State Center - Redevelopment - Requirements, Participation, and Process Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 839
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1332 Transportation - Francis Scott Key Bridge - Commuter Plan Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2018 - 2:30 PM
HB1342 /CH0525 (SB1138) State Government – Discrimination and Harassment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/05/2018 - 3:00 PM
Rules
3/30/2018 - 12:30 PM
HB1398 State Boat Act - Solar Reflective Lights on Buoys - Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1400 /CH0307 State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1453 (SB0732) Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/05/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB1461 Criminal Procedure – Immigration – Supporting All Families Everywhere (SAFE Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1483 /CH0287 Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1496 Labor and Employment - Discrimination Against Medical Cannabis Patients and Caregivers - Prohibition (Medical Cannabis Patient and Caregiver Antidiscrimination Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB1526 (SB0344) Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1536 (SB0546) Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1539 /CH0846 (SB0853/CH0017) Labor and Employment – General Contractor Liability for Unpaid Wages Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 846
Economic Matters
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1541 (SB0994) Disclosure of Tax Benefits - Nonprofit Hospitals Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1566 /CH0219 (SB0854/CH0220) Public Utilities - Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Acquisition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219
Economic Matters
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1596 /CH0738 (SB1010/CH0739) Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1622 /CH0335 (SB0383/CH0336) Video Lottery Terminals - Minority Business Participation Goals - Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 335
Ways and Means
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB1626 Public Information Act - Motor Vehicle Administration - Warrant or Subpoena for Personal Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1642 (SB1012) Commissioner of Financial Regulation – Student Education Loans – Ombudsman Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Rosapepe)
Economic Matters
2/16/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1646 /CH0251 (SB1036) Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1662 /CH0237 Business Regulation – Retail Pet Stores Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 237
Economic Matters
3/12/2018 - 2:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1684 (SB1191) Creation of a State Debt – Baltimore County – Windsor Mill Community Outreach Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/12/2018 - 10:30 AM
HB1691 (SB0708) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Expansion Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/12/2018 - 10:30 AM
HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357) Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Appropriations
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
HB1754 (SB1196) Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring System Fines - After-Prom Parties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1829 Baltimore County Public Schools - Office of Inspector General - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ0011 (SJ0007) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/05/2018 - 3:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HJ0014 Support for the People of Iran Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
Denotes enacted legislation
Brooks, Benjamin
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
Current Assignments
2017 Deputy Majority Whip
2015 Economic Matters Committee
2015 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2015 Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee
2015 Legislative Black Caucus (2nd Vice-Chair, 2018-20)
2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
Past House Service
Task Force to Reduce the Rate of Uninsured Drivers, 2015.
Public Service
Advisory council on the Impact of Regulations on Small Businesses, 2017-; Task Force to Investigate the Challenges of and Opportunities for Minorities in Business, 2016-; Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board, 2016-; Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Treasurer, 2016-2018), 2015-.
Memberships
Edrich Manor Homeowners Association; Northern Cove Property Owners Association, Inc.; South Carolina State University Alumni Association, Greater Baltimore Chapter; The Liberty Road Business Association, Inc.; Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee; Maryland Democratic Party Executive Committee; American Legion Post 202; Board of Directors, Sojourner Douglass College, 2012-.
Awards
Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Accommodations and Vietnam Service Medals.
Biographical Information
Born, Sumter, South Carolina, April, 23, 1950; Ebenezer High School, 1968; U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, 1969 - 1971; South Carolina State University, B.S., Accounting, 1976; Owner, B&R Brooks Professional Tax Service, 1987-; Brooks Family Investments, Inc. President 2004-; Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Accountant, 1976-1987; Married; three children..
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