Legislation
Senator Ronald N. Young
- District
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- County
- Frederick
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Executive Nominations Committee (Chair)
Judicial Proceedings Committee
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Executive Nominations Committee (Chair)
- Annapolis Info
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301 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3575 | 301-858-3575
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3575
Fax 410-841-3193 | 301-858-3193
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301 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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253 East Church Street
Suite 100
Frederick, MD 21701 - Phone 301-662-8520
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253 East Church Street
- Contact
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ronald.young@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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| Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) | Title | Sponsorship Type | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| SB0017 | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History in Rating Policies | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 2:45 p.m. |
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| SB0019 | Agriculture - Management-Intensive Farming and Grazing | Primary | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0024 | Small Business Fairness Act | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 1/09 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0055 | Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Assault Weapons Buyback Fund | Primary | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0059 (HB0131) | State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 1/09 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0104 | Office of Cemetery Oversight - Cemetery Financial Statement - Requirements | Primary | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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| SB0146 (HB1210) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Expenses of Medical Cannabis Grower, Processor, Dispensary, or Independent Testing Laboratory | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0147 (HB0283) | Criminal Law – Kratom – Prohibited Purchase, Distribution, or Sale | Primary | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0148 (HB0125) | Board of Public Works - Land Acquisition - Requirements | Primary | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0214 /CH0081 (HB0146/CH0080) | Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Weinberg Center License | Primary | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 81 |
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| SB0215 /CH0079 (HB0145/CH0078) | Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Repeal of Quota for Class B Licenses | Primary | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 79 |
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| SB0254 | On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems - Inspection - Licensing | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0264 /CH0179 (HB0353/CH0178) | Frederick County – Elderly or Disabled Renters – Grants | Primary | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 179 |
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| SB0416 (HB1112) | Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0422 | Firearms - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport - Required Courses | Primary | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0450 /CH0263 (HB0580/CH0262) | Maryland Department of Health – Biosafety Level 3 Laboratories in Frederick County | Primary | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 263 |
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| SB0542 (HB0516) | Public School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0543 | Real Property - Homeowners Associations - Number of Declarant Votes | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0544 (HB0797) | State Court Administrator - Warrants of Restitution and Writs of Possession - Data Collection and Reporting | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0545 (HB0656) | Pharmacists - Administration of Self-Administered Medications and Maintenance Injectable Medications | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0546 | Public Safety - Residential Elevators - Inspections | Primary | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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| SB0547 (HB0255) | Health Care Facilities - Hospitals and Related Institutions - Discrimination Protections | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0548 (HB0390) | Transportation - I-270 Commuter Bus Route Study | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0549 (HB0675) | Education - Public Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh Act) | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0597 /CH0305 (HB0687/CH0304) | Agriculture - Cost-Sharing Program - Fixed Natural Filter Practices | Primary | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 305 |
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| SB0650 | Vehicle Laws - Title Service Agents - Out-of-State Vehicle Titles and Registrations | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0651 (HB0944) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Living Organ Donors | Primary | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0652 | Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Governing Bodies | Primary | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0028 (HB0013) | Solid Waste Management - Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere | Co-Sponsor | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0101 /CH0162 (HB0311/CH0161) | Courts - Court Dog and Child Witness Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 162 |
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| SB0128 | Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans (Pets for Vets Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0142 /CH0536 | Natural Resources - Recreational License Donation Program and Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 536 |
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| SB0206 /CH0127 (HB0242/CH0126) | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Vacate Judgment - Human Trafficking (True Freedom Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 127 |
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| SB0207 /CH0109 (HB0206/CH0108) | Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | Co-Sponsor | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 109 |
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| SB0208 (HB0004) | Public Safety – Rifles and Shotguns – Sales, Rentals, and Transfers | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0210 /CH0133 (HB0248/CH0132) | Protective Orders - Relief Eligibility - Rape and Sexual Offenses | Co-Sponsor | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 133 |
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| SB0211 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0212 /CH0120 (HB0233/CH0119) | Criminal Law – Assault in the First Degree – Strangulation | Co-Sponsor | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 120 |
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| SB0217 (HB0123/CH0067) | Labor and Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters |
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| SB0223 (HB0185) | Commission on Tax Policy, Reform, and Fairness | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0229 (HB0292) | Toll Roads, Highways, and Bridges - County Government Consent Requirement - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 2:45 p.m. |
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| SB0230 (HB0590) | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0231 /CH0129 (HB0246/CH0128) | Sexual Solicitation of a Minor - Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian - Prohibition and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 129 |
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| SB0300 (HB0229) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0311 | Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0313 (HB0209) | Plastics and Packaging Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Ready) Adopted |
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| SB0316 (HB0410) | Frederick County Board of Education – Vacancies | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0317 (HB0309) | Frederick County - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Coffee | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Senate Requests House Recede |
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| SB0324 | Veterans - Behavioral Health Services - Mental Health First Aid | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0325 (HB0605) | Constitutional Amendment - Gaming - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| Brunswick Emergency Operations Center | Introduced | Frederick | $476,000 | $476,000 | $476,000 | ||||
| Brunswick Reservoir Site Infrastructure | Introduced | Frederick | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
| Carroll Manor Fire Company | Introduced | Frederick | $84,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $84,000 | |||
| Emergency Family Services Shelter | Introduced in Senate |
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Frederick | $500,000 | $0 | ||||
| Frederick Arts Council, Inc. | Introduced in Senate |
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Frederick | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | |||
| Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley | Introduced | Frederick | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
| Jefferson Community Tennis Court | Introduced | Frederick | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | ||||
| Lake Linganore Dredging | Introduced in Senate |
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Frederick | $384,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | |||
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Introduced | Frederick | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||||
| Middletown Downtown Core Economic Revitalization | Introduced | Frederick | $203,000 | $203,000 | $203,000 | ||||
| Mount Airy Center Street | Introduced | Carroll | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
| Museum of the Ironworker | Introduced | Frederick | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
| Phoenix Foundation of Maryland | Introduced | Frederick | $85,000 | $42,500 | $42,500 | $85,000 | |||
| Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs | Introduced | Frederick | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
| Shafer Farm House | Introduced | Frederick | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Sophie and Madigan Lillard Memorial Playground | Introduced | Frederick | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||||
| Town of New Market Stormwater Infrastructure | Introduced | Frederick | $171,000 | $171,000 | $171,000 | ||||
| Weinberg Center for the Arts | Introduced | Frederick | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Chair, Executive Nominations Committee
- 2020 Judicial Proceedings Committee
- 2020 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2016 Senate Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space/ Agricultural Land Preservation (Member since 2011)
- 2015 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 2017 Women Legislators of Maryland, Associate Member
- Past Senate Service
- Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2020; Chair, Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affiars Committee, 2019-2020; Education Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2015-2020; Chair, Comptroller Issues Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2015-2019; Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2012-2015; Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015; Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, 2019; Workgroup on Death with Dignity, 2015; Vice-Chair, Frederick County Delegation, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Maryland State Arts Council, 2019-; Complete Streets Program Workgroup, 2018-; Maryland Comptroller's "Reform on Tap" Task Force, 2017; Governor's Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders, 2015-2019; Financial Education & Capability Commission, 2012-; Task Force on Green Technology, Life Science, and Health Information Technology Loan-Assistance Repayment Program, 2011-2012; Governor's Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing, 2011-; National Conference of State Legislatures (Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee, 2011 -), 2011-; Town Manager, Town of Indian Head, 2001-2005; Mayor, City of Frederick, 1974-1990; Board of Alderman, City of Frederick, 1970-1974.
- Memberships
- Maryland Military Installation Legislative Caucus, 2017-; President, East Frederick Rising, 2006-2010; Advisory Board, Maryland Shakespeare Theater, 2008-; Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries, 2006-; Past Member, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission; Past Member, Patuxent River Commission; Past Vice Chair, Power Plant Research Advisory Committee; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); American Planning Association; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Forum for Rural Maryland; 1000 Friends of Maryland; U.S. Tennis Association; Rural Legacy Board; Urban Land Institute; Fraternal Order of Elks; Fraternal Order of Owls; Delaplaine Visual Arts Center; American Legion; Frederick Festival of the Arts; Past Member, Board of Directors, Way Station; Past Trustee, Maryland Art Place; Past President, Frederick Arts Council.
- Awards
- Livability Award for Support of the Arts, U.S. Conference of Mayors , 1988; Distinguished Alumnus Award, Frederick Community College , 1987.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Frederick, Maryland, October 19, 1940; Frederick High School; Frederick Community College, A.A., 1962; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., History and Government, 1967; Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), M.Ed., 1970; Teacher, Frederick County Public Schools, 1967-73; Consultant, Commercial Real Estate, and College Instructor, 1990-91; Newspaper Columnist, Frederick, 1990-98; Deputy Secretary, Department of Natural Resources, 1995-96; Deputy Secretary, Department of Planning, 1991-95, 1996-2002; Town Manager, Town of Indian Head, 2001-05; Consultant, Commercial Real Estate Sales, 2005-; Married; five children; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
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