Legislation
Delegate Ben Barnes
- District
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- County
- Prince George's and Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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151 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3046 | 301-858-3046
Toll-free in MD
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151 House Office Building
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151 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3046 | 301-858-3046
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151 House Office Building
- Contact
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ben.barnes@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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| HB0132 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Boys and Girls Club Renovation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0528 (SB0030) | Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:15 p.m. |
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| HB0958 (SB0685) | Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metro Transit Police | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1090 /CH0327 (SB0849/CH0326) | Public Utilities - Consumer Relations - Tenant Payment of Landlord Utility Bills | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 327 |
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| HB1130 /CH0541 (SB0758/CH0540) | Labor and Employment - Lien for Unpaid Wages - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 541 |
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| HB1366 | Alcoholic Beverages - Class CS Chain Store Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Economic Matters | ||
| HB1370 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Park Path System Improvements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1371 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Armory-Anderson & Murphy Community Center Improvements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0089 (SB0008/CH0161) | Gas Companies - Rate Regulation - Infrastructure Replacement Surcharge | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0105 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Pregnancy Aid Center | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0111 (SB0045) | Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2006 - Prince George's County - College Park City Hall | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0167 /CH0352 (SB0042/CH0436) | State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Emancipation Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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| HB0193 (SB0013) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Chesapeake Math and IT Academy Gymnasium | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0270 (SB0350/CH0237) | Electrical Inspectors and Plumbing Inspectors - Master License Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0330 (SB0555) | Construction Safety and Health Training - Public Work Contracts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0332 (SB0185) | Public Safety - Emergency Management - Essential Goods and Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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| HB0380 /CH0617 | Income Tax - Joint Returns - Married Couples | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 617 |
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| HB0416 | Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumption - Duty Belt Worn by Law Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0481 (SB0497) | Early Voting Centers - Legislative Districts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0554 /CH0501 (SB0563/CH0500) | Environment and Public Utilities - Notice to Neighboring Jurisdictions of Applications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 501 |
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| HB0578 (SB0023) | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0590 | Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Shipment - Kosher or Sacramental Wine Sold at Retail | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0603 (SB0487) | Home Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0669 /CH0381 (SB0447) | Business Regulation - Introduction of Additives into Gasoline - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 381 |
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| HB0683 (SB0700) | Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0685 (SB0633/CH0512) | Libraries - County Library Capital Project Grant - Wealth-Based Cost Share | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0690 /CH0306 (SB0679/CH0305) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306 |
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| HB0715 (SB0620) | Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0735 (SB0698) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0737 | Crimes - Malicious Destruction of Property by Graffiti - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0785 (SB0375/CH0247) | Commercial Law - Maryland Credit Services Businesses Act - Scope | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0789 (SB0715/CH0309) | Maryland Highway Safety Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0807 | Environment - Landfill Operator - Completion of Training Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0877 /CH0555 (SB0811/CH0554) | Procurement - Investment Activities in Iran - Board of Public Works Authority to Adopt Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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| HB0969 | Commission to Consider Mental Health-Related Ways to Limit Mass Violence by Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorders, Depressive Disorders, or Other Mental Illness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1086 (SB0576) | Community Cleanup and Greening Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Environmental Matters) |
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| HB1098 /CH0402 (SB0290) | Task Force to Study the Applicability of the Maryland Prevailing Wage Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402 |
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| HB1100 | Maryland Compassionate Care Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1101 /CH0403 | Medical Marijuana - Academic Medical Centers - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403 |
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| HB1102 (SB0684) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Qualifying Biomass | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1125 (SB0388) | Victims of Crime - Identity Theft Passport - Children | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1133 | Public Safety - Restrictions on Possession of Firearms - Convicted Felons and People with Mental Disorders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1172 (SB0806) | Alcoholic Beverages Sales - Prohibition on Use of Self-Scanning Cash Registers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1204 (SB0683) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Wages | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1251 | Public Safety - Firearms - Firearms Sales Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1264 | Task Force to Study Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Public Officials Charged with or Convicted of a Crime | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1283 | Prevailing Wage Enforcement Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1363 | State Law Enforcement Officers - Compensatory Leave - Cash Compensation and Creditable Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1486 | Procurement - Occupational Safety and Health Prequalification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Economic Matters | ||
| HB1534 /CH0342 (SB1064/CH0341) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Solar Water Heating Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 342 |
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| HB0226 /CH0003 (SB0275) | Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3 |
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| HB0295 (SB0276/CH0156) | Death Penalty Repeal and Appropriation from Savings to Aid Survivors of Homicide Victims | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0863 (SB0841/CH0428) | Higher Education Fair Share Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0767 /CH0562 (SB0820/CH0561) | Animal Welfare - Spay/Neuter Fund - Establishment | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2013- Chief Deputy Majority Whip
- 2011- Economic Matters Committee
- 2012- Workers’ Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2011- Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2011- Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2007- Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Past House Service
- Judiciary Committee , 2007-2011; Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee , 2007-2011.
- Public Service
- Clean Energy Technical Education Task Force, 2013-; Vice Chair, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2012-; Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George’s County Delegation, 2011, 2007-2008; Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Committee, Prince George’s County Delegation, 2008-2010; Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 2008-2010; Task Force to Study Locations in Prince George's County Best Suited for Use by State Agencies, 2008-2009; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2008.
- Memberships
- College Park Education Advisory Committee, 2003-2005; Vice Chair, Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee, 2003-2004; Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee, 2001-2004; Executive Committee, Young Democrats of Maryland, 2002-2003; Maryland State Bar Association (Litigation Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association; Young Lawyers Section of the Maryland State Bar Association); Prince George's County Bar Association.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Peoria, Illinois, March 30, 1975; Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, 1993; University of North Carolina at Greensboro, B.A., Economics and Political Science, 1998; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 2003; Field Coordinator, Development Department, People for the American Way, 1999-2000; Legislative Aide to Maryland Senate President, 2000-04; Law Clerk to Judge James J. Lombardi, Prince George's County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, 2004-05; Attorney, Law Offices of Donna L. Crary, P.A., 2005-.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:25 PM