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Senator James N. Mathias, Jr.

Mathias, James N., Jr.
District
38
County
Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
401 Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-841-3645
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3006
Interim Info
11941 Industrial Park Road
Unit 8
Bishopville, MD 21813
Phone 410-352-3096
Fax 410-352-3087
Contact
james.mathias@senate.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 38
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0027 (HB0193)
Title
Nutrient Management - Phosphorus Risk Assessment Tool or Index - Economic Impact Analysis
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0036 (HB0203)
Title
State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0059 (HB0387)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Payroll Taxes on Employee Tips
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0250 /CH0286
Title
Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Brewery Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0438 /CH0501
Title
Municipal Elections - Inclusion of Offices and Questions on the State Ballot
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0439
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Somerset County - Janes Island Project
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0440 /CH0166 (HB0378)
Title
Somerset County - Service Award Program for Emergency Medical Services and Fire and Rescue Personnel
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0441 /CH0060 (HB0367)
Title
Worcester County - Bingo Board - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0549 (HB0752)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - YMCA of the Chesapeake
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0641 /CH0067 (HB0625/CH0068)
Title
Kathleen A. Mathias Oral Chemotherapy Improvement Act of 2014
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0642 (HB0709)
Title
Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers - Repeal of Reporting Requirement and Termination Date
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0937 (HB0758)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - Willards Lions Club
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0938 (HB0757)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - Tri-County Multi-Purpose Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1001 (HB0873)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Divided Highways - Crosswalks
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1002 (HB1130)
Title
Health Insurance - Uniform Claims Form - Electronic Submission by Insured
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1079 /CH0373
Title
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1087 (HB1131)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Delmar Public Library
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0011 /CH0118 (HB1256)
Title
Food Processing Plants - License Fees - Civic and Nonprofit Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0020
Title
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Name Change
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0047
Title
Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0079 /CH0015 (HB0221)
Title
Limited Lines - Travel Insurance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0084 /CH0016 (HB0488)
Title
Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - Name Change
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0143 (HB0353)
Title
Income Tax - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0153 /CH0041 (HB0130)
Title
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Task Force to Study Methods to Reduce the Rate of Uninsured Drivers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0154 /CH0042 (HB0098)
Title
Commercial Law - Interference With Internet Ticket Sales - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0155 (HB0188)
Title
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0156 (HB1249)
Title
Public Utilities - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Hydrokinetic Turbines
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0159 (HB0133)
Title
Vehicle Laws - School Vehicles - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0165 (HB0117)
Title
Education - Maryland School Assessment - Request for Waiver
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0186 /CH0472 (HB0202/CH0473)
Title
Clean Energy Loan Programs - Private Lenders - Collection of Loan Payments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0196
Title
Workers' Compensation - Volunteer Canteen and Rehabilitation Personnel
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0197 (HB0804)
Title
Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Inclusion of Cybersecurity Framework - Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0198 /CH0141 (HB0802/CH0426)
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telemedicine
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0210 (HB1053)
Title
Child Abuse - Failure to Report - Penalties and Task Force
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0216 (HB0219/CH0089)
Title
Workers' Compensation - Workers' Compensation Commission - Issuance of Subpoenas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0224 (HB0364/CH0224)
Title
State Prosecutor and Deputy State Prosecutor - Witness Immunity - Compulsory Testimony
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0249 (HB0808)
Title
Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence - Duties and Membership
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0257 /CH0150
Title
Task Force to Study Access to Pharmacy Services in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0270 (HB0358)
Title
Law Enforcement Personnel - Training - Human Trafficking Offenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0276 (HB0271)
Title
Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Continuing Care Agreements - Actuarial Studies
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0411 (HB0958)
Title
Rape Survivor Family Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0418 /CH0059 (HB0556)
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0433 (HB0111)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0449 (HB0166)
Title
State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0479 /CH0172 (HB0341)
Title
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company - Board Structure
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0480 /CH0062 (HB0220)
Title
Injured Workers' Insurance Fund Employees - Registration as Registered Lobbyists
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0487 (HB0574)
Title
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Replacement Parts for Damaged Motor Vehicles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0494 (HB0411)
Title
Workers' Compensation - Heart Disease and Hypertension Presumption - State Correctional Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0521 (HB1076)
Title
Poultry Litter Energy-Generating Cooperative Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0547 /CH0519 (HB0172/CH0520)
Title
Economic Development - Baltimore Region - Baltimore Metropolitan Council and Advisory Board and Baltimore Region Transportation Board
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0585 /CH0307
Title
Commercial Law - Patent Infringement - Assertions Made in Bad Faith
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0592 /CH0181 (HB1257)
Title
Workgroup on Workforce Development for Community Health Workers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0600 /CH0530 (HB0742/CH0531)
Title
Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0601 /CH0532 (HB0741/CH0533)
Title
Business and Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0603 /CH0534 (HB0740/CH0535)
Title
Economic Development - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Cybersecurity Investment Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0604 /CH0536 (HB0743/CH0537)
Title
Income Tax Forms - Graphical Representation of General Fund Expenditures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0606 /CH0539
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Deputy Secretary - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0626 (HB0853)
Title
University System of Maryland - Pay It Forward Pilot Program and Tuition Freeze - Studies
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0632 (HB0885)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Student Loan Payments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0633 (HB1262)
Title
Maryland Education Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0646 (HB1253)
Title
State Health Plan - Licensed Hospice Programs - Certificate of Need Review
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0654 /CH0323
Title
Health - Down Syndrome - Required Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0661 /CH0070
Title
Economic Development - Equity Participation Investment Program - Small Businesses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0694 /CH0328 (HB0150)
Title
Health Occupations - Maryland Behavior Analysts Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0701 /CH0329 (HB0798/CH0330)
Title
Education - Children With Disabilities - Habilitative Services Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0729
Title
Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0741 (HB0756)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Classroom Expenses for Teachers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0790 /CH0072
Title
Health Insurance - Communications Between Carriers and Enrollees - Conformity With the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0795 (HB0813/CH0427)
Title
Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0796 /CH0341 (HB1036)
Title
Human Services - Interagency Council on Homelessness
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0806
Title
Criminal Law - Hazing - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0832 (HB1363)
Title
Health Care Provider Malpractice Insurance - Scope of Coverage
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0874 (HB0761/CH0422)
Title
Health Insurance - Specialty Drugs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0884 /CH0204 (HB1127)
Title
Health Insurance - Incentives for Health Care Practitioners
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0886 /CH0354 (HB1225)
Title
Legal Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland - Conservatorship and Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0890 (HB1266)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Minimum Wage Reimbursement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0902
Title
Transportation - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing - Environmental Impact Study - Cost Estimate and Payment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0910 (HB1001/CH0630)
Title
Education - Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act - Waiver Requests
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0911
Title
Education - Performance Evaluation Criteria - Default Model
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0923 /CH0256 (HB0881/CH0240)
Title
Medical Marijuana - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1066 /CH0369 (HB1181/CH0370)
Title
Fairness in Negotiations Act and the Public School Labor Relations Board - Sunset Repeal and Reporting Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1070 /CH0371 (HB1228/CH0372)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1091 /CH0579
Title
Financial Institutions - Registered Mortgage Loan Originators - Expedited Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1099 /CH0374
Title
Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumptions - Paid Rescue Squad Members and Paid Advanced Life Support Unit Members
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1104 /CH0375 (HB1545/CH0376)
Title
University of Maryland Medical System Corporation - Governance - Medical Center Employees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1111 (HB1551)
Title
Natural Resources - Fresh Oyster Shells - Purchase by County Oyster Committees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0004 (HJ0006)
Title
Conowingo Dam - Sediment - Dredging
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0134 /CH0001 (HB0119)
Title
Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Access for Bridge Eligible Individuals
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0254 (HB0365/CH0225)
Title
Public Safety - Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Funds - Distribution
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0602 (HB0739/CH0612)
Title
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0027 (HB0193) Nutrient Management - Phosphorus Risk Assessment Tool or Index - Economic Impact Analysis Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 1:45 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
1/28/2014 - 1:45 PM
SB0036 (HB0203) State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
1/30/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0059 (HB0387) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Payroll Taxes on Employee Tips Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:45 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
1/29/2014 - 1:45 PM
SB0250 /CH0286 Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Brewery Licenses Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0438 /CH0501 Municipal Elections - Inclusion of Offices and Questions on the State Ballot Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 501
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0439 Creation of a State Debt - Somerset County - Janes Island Project Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Budget and Taxation
3/08/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0440 /CH0166 (HB0378) Somerset County - Service Award Program for Emergency Medical Services and Fire and Rescue Personnel Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0441 /CH0060 (HB0367) Worcester County - Bingo Board - Repeal Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 60
Budget and Taxation
2/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0549 (HB0752) Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - YMCA of the Chesapeake Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/08/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0641 /CH0067 (HB0625/CH0068) Kathleen A. Mathias Oral Chemotherapy Improvement Act of 2014 Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67
Finance
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0642 (HB0709) Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers - Repeal of Reporting Requirement and Termination Date Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Finance
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0937 (HB0758) Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - Willards Lions Club Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/08/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0938 (HB0757) Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - Tri-County Multi-Purpose Center Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/08/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1001 (HB0873) Vehicle Laws - Divided Highways - Crosswalks Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Judicial Proceedings
3/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB1002 (HB1130) Health Insurance - Uniform Claims Form - Electronic Submission by Insured Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Finance
SB1079 /CH0373 Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 373
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1087 (HB1131) Creation of a State Debt - Delmar Public Library Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/08/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0011 /CH0118 (HB1256) Food Processing Plants - License Fees - Civic and Nonprofit Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 118
Finance
1/23/2014 - 2:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0020 Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Name Change Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Finance
1/15/2014 - 2:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0047 Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Budget and Taxation
1/22/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0079 /CH0015 (HB0221) Limited Lines - Travel Insurance Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 15
Finance
1/22/2014 - 1:45 PM
Economic Matters
SB0084 /CH0016 (HB0488) Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - Name Change Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 16
Finance
1/15/2014 - 2:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0143 (HB0353) Income Tax - Military Retirement Income Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
1/29/2014 - 1:45 PM
Ways and Means
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0153 /CH0041 (HB0130) Motor Vehicle Insurance - Task Force to Study Methods to Reduce the Rate of Uninsured Drivers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 41
Finance
1/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0154 /CH0042 (HB0098) Commercial Law - Interference With Internet Ticket Sales - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 42
Finance
1/22/2014 - 1:45 PM
Economic Matters
SB0155 (HB0188) Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0156 (HB1249) Public Utilities - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Hydrokinetic Turbines Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
1/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0159 (HB0133) Vehicle Laws - School Vehicles - Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
1/23/2014 - 2:00 PM
SB0165 (HB0117) Education - Maryland School Assessment - Request for Waiver Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0186 /CH0472 (HB0202/CH0473) Clean Energy Loan Programs - Private Lenders - Collection of Loan Payments Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 472
Finance
1/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0196 Workers' Compensation - Volunteer Canteen and Rehabilitation Personnel Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0197 (HB0804) Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Inclusion of Cybersecurity Framework - Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Finance
1/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0198 /CH0141 (HB0802/CH0426) Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telemedicine Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 141
Finance
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0210 (HB1053) Child Abuse - Failure to Report - Penalties and Task Force Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
1/30/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0216 (HB0219/CH0089) Workers' Compensation - Workers' Compensation Commission - Issuance of Subpoenas Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Finance
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0224 (HB0364/CH0224) State Prosecutor and Deputy State Prosecutor - Witness Immunity - Compulsory Testimony Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Judicial Proceedings
2/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0249 (HB0808) Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence - Duties and Membership Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Finance
1/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0257 /CH0150 Task Force to Study Access to Pharmacy Services in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 150
Finance
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0270 (HB0358) Law Enforcement Personnel - Training - Human Trafficking Offenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0276 (HB0271) Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Continuing Care Agreements - Actuarial Studies Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0411 (HB0958) Rape Survivor Family Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0418 /CH0059 (HB0556) Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 59
Finance
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0433 (HB0111) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Finance
2/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0449 (HB0166) State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (138-0)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/14/2014 - 1:45 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0479 /CH0172 (HB0341) Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company - Board Structure Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 172
Finance
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0480 /CH0062 (HB0220) Injured Workers' Insurance Fund Employees - Registration as Registered Lobbyists Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 62
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
Economic Matters
SB0487 (HB0574) Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Replacement Parts for Damaged Motor Vehicles Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0494 (HB0411) Workers' Compensation - Heart Disease and Hypertension Presumption - State Correctional Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0521 (HB1076) Poultry Litter Energy-Generating Cooperative Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (136-0)
Finance
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Economic Matters
SB0547 /CH0519 (HB0172/CH0520) Economic Development - Baltimore Region - Baltimore Metropolitan Council and Advisory Board and Baltimore Region Transportation Board Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 519
Finance
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0585 /CH0307 Commercial Law - Patent Infringement - Assertions Made in Bad Faith Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307
Finance
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0592 /CH0181 (HB1257) Workgroup on Workforce Development for Community Health Workers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181
Finance
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0600 /CH0530 (HB0742/CH0531) Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530
Budget and Taxation
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0601 /CH0532 (HB0741/CH0533) Business and Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 532
Budget and Taxation
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
SB0603 /CH0534 (HB0740/CH0535) Economic Development - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Cybersecurity Investment Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 534
Finance
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0604 /CH0536 (HB0743/CH0537) Income Tax Forms - Graphical Representation of General Fund Expenditures Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 536
Budget and Taxation
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0606 /CH0539 Developmental Disabilities Administration - Deputy Secretary - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 539
Finance
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0626 (HB0853) University System of Maryland - Pay It Forward Pilot Program and Tuition Freeze - Studies Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 2:30 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)
Budget and Taxation
3/05/2014 - 2:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0632 (HB0885) Income Tax Credit - Student Loan Payments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/26/2014 - 1:30 PM
SB0633 (HB1262) Maryland Education Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:30 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/26/2014 - 1:30 PM
SB0646 (HB1253) State Health Plan - Licensed Hospice Programs - Certificate of Need Review Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Finance
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0654 /CH0323 Health - Down Syndrome - Required Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323
Finance
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/03/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0661 /CH0070 Economic Development - Equity Participation Investment Program - Small Businesses Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70
Finance
3/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0694 /CH0328 (HB0150) Health Occupations - Maryland Behavior Analysts Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 328
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/14/2014 - 1:45 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0701 /CH0329 (HB0798/CH0330) Education - Children With Disabilities - Habilitative Services Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 329
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0729 Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0741 (HB0756) Income Tax Credit - Classroom Expenses for Teachers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0790 /CH0072 Health Insurance - Communications Between Carriers and Enrollees - Conformity With the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72
Finance
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0795 (HB0813/CH0427) Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Finance
3/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0796 /CH0341 (HB1036) Human Services - Interagency Council on Homelessness Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341
Finance
3/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0806 Criminal Law - Hazing - Penalty Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Judicial Proceedings
3/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0832 (HB1363) Health Care Provider Malpractice Insurance - Scope of Coverage Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Finance
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0874 (HB0761/CH0422) Health Insurance - Specialty Drugs Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Finance
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0884 /CH0204 (HB1127) Health Insurance - Incentives for Health Care Practitioners Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 204
Finance
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0886 /CH0354 (HB1225) Legal Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland - Conservatorship and Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354
Finance
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0890 (HB1266) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Minimum Wage Reimbursement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0902 Transportation - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing - Environmental Impact Study - Cost Estimate and Payment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0910 (HB1001/CH0630) Education - Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act - Waiver Requests Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0911 Education - Performance Evaluation Criteria - Default Model Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB0923 /CH0256 (HB0881/CH0240) Medical Marijuana - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 256
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1066 /CH0369 (HB1181/CH0370) Fairness in Negotiations Act and the Public School Labor Relations Board - Sunset Repeal and Reporting Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 369
Finance
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1070 /CH0371 (HB1228/CH0372) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 371
Budget and Taxation
3/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/02/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1091 /CH0579 Financial Institutions - Registered Mortgage Loan Originators - Expedited Licenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 579
Finance
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1099 /CH0374 Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumptions - Paid Rescue Squad Members and Paid Advanced Life Support Unit Members Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 374
Finance
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/03/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1104 /CH0375 (HB1545/CH0376) University of Maryland Medical System Corporation - Governance - Medical Center Employees Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 375
Finance
3/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
SB1111 (HB1551) Natural Resources - Fresh Oyster Shells - Purchase by County Oyster Committees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/14/2014 - 1:00 PM
SJ0004 (HJ0006) Conowingo Dam - Sediment - Dredging Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 3:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/31/2014 - 3:00 PM
SB0134 /CH0001 (HB0119) Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Access for Bridge Eligible Individuals By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1
Finance
1/14/2014 - 2:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0254 (HB0365/CH0225) Public Safety - Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Funds - Distribution By Request - Other 6 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Budget and Taxation
1/29/2014 - 1:45 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0602 (HB0739/CH0612) Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit By Request - Other 6 2 In the House - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Mathias, James N., Jr.
Tenure
First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
Current Assignments
2011- Finance Committee
2012- Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee
2011- Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space/ Agricultural Land Preservation
Past Senate Service
Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, 2013.
Past House Service 2006-2011
Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2011; Alcoholic Beverages Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2011; Banking, Economic Development, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2011; Chair, Worcester County Delegation, 2007-2011; Ways and Means Committee, 2006.
Public Service
Executive Board, Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2012-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Governor's Commission on Small Business, 2011-; Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee, 2009-2011; Maryland Tourism Development Board, 2007-2011; Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center Advisory Board, 2008-; Coastal Bays Aquaculture Development Workgroup, 2008; Task Force on the Availability and Affordability of Property Insurance in Coastal Areas, 2007-2008; Task Force on Traffic Capacity Across the Chesapeake Bay, 2004-2006; Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bay, 2002-2006; Mayor, Ocean City, Maryland, 1996-2006; Governor's Task Force on Eastern Shore Economic Development, 1999-2001; Maryland Commission for Celebration, 1997-2001; City Council, Ocean City, Maryland, 1990-1996; Board of Zoning Appeals, Ocean City, 1987-1990; Past Chair, Worcester County Ambulance Service Committee.
Memberships
President, Lower Eastern Shore Mayors Association, 2004; State Chair, Walk America, March of Dimes, 2004; Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, Engine 703; Ocean City Humane Society Commission; Knights of Columbus.
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2007-2011.
Biographical Information
Born, Baltimore, Maryland, September 2, 1951; Calvert Hall College High School, Towson; University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A., Political Science, 1974; Small Business Owner, Ocean City; Member, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish; Widower, Two children.
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