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Rules Committee

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Chair
Senator Shelly Hettleman
Vice Chair
Senator Arthur Ellis
Address
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone
410-841-3600
Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3600
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Staff
Kacey Smith, Office of the Senate President
Issue Areas
Considers proposals concerning the rules, organization, and procedures of the Senate or the legislature
Reviews legislation introduced after the bill introduction deadline and decides whether to re-refer those bills to the appropriate principal standing committees
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Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0784
Title
Annual Corrective Bill
Sponsor
President
6 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0991 (HB0253)
Title
Election Law – Pretrial Detainees – Absentee Ballots
Sponsor
Senator Watson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0993 (HB1139)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment
Sponsor
Senator Folden
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0994 (HB0336)
Title
Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry
Sponsor
Senator Salling
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0995 (HB0492)
Title
Frederick County - County Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check
Sponsor
Frederick County Senators
4 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0996
Title
Election Law - Approval Voting - Authorization for County Elections
Sponsor
Senator McKay
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0999 (HB0987)
Title
Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Distance From Place of Worship Restriction - Exception
Sponsor
Senator Washington, M.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1002 (HB1514)
Title
Security Guard Employers - Regulation and Certification - Exemption for Video Lottery Operator and Sports Wagering Facility Licensees
Sponsor
Senator Beidle
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1003 (HB0493)
Title
Public Schools - Commemorative Day - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Sponsor
Senator Benson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1004 (HB0721)
Title
Family Law - Grandparent Visitation
Sponsor
Senator Benson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1009 (HB0260)
Title
Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia - Prohibitions and Penalties
Sponsor
Senator Muse
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1010 (HB1308)
Title
Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act)
Sponsor
Senator Muse
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1012 (HB1137)
Title
Maryland Transit Administration - Baltimore East-West Corridor - Property Acquisition
Sponsor
Senator Attar
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1014 (HB0287)
Title
Election Law - Party and Elected Public Offices - Prohibition
Sponsor
Senator Watson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1015
Title
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class AF (Athletic Field) License
Sponsor
Senator Jennings
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1016 (HB0941)
Title
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Land-Grant Institution - Funding (Land-Grant Equity and Accountability Act)
Sponsor
Senator Ellis
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1017 (HB0357)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption
Sponsor
Senator Mautz
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1018 (HB0861)
Title
Transportation Network Companies - Itemized Receipts and Operator Data Reporting
Sponsor
Senator Kramer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1020
Title
Environment - Advanced Clean Cars II Program - Application and Enforcement
Sponsor
Senator Hershey
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1032 (HB1524)
Title
Wicomico County Board of Education - Election of Members, Student Member, and Compensation
Sponsor
Wicomico County Senators
4 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1033
Title
Gaming - Online Sports Wagering - Repeal
Sponsor
Senator Benson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1034
Title
State Budget - Budget Bill - Executive and Legislative Powers
Sponsor
Senator Ready
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1035
Title
Electric and Gas Service - Termination - Third-Party Notification
Sponsor
Senator Washington, A.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1037 (HB1508)
Title
Baltimore City - Sales Tax - Authorization
Sponsor
Baltimore City Senators
4 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1038 (HB0275)
Title
Family Law - Child Support - Multifamily Adjustment
Sponsor
Senator Charles
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1041
Title
Property Tax - Charter Counties - Application of County Tax Limitation on Public Safety Budget
Sponsor
Senator Kramer
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1043
Title
Transportation Trust Fund - Revenue and Distribution (Maryland Mobility Act of 2025)
Sponsor
Senator Benson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1044
Title
State Board of Education - Student Transportation - Alternative School Vehicles
Sponsor
Senator Attar
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1047 (HB1558)
Title
Election Law - State Elected Officials - Fundraising Activities During General Assembly Session
Sponsor
Senator Gallion
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0201 (SB0093)
Title
Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Notice to Request Application
Sponsor
Delegate Wilkins
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0422
Title
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks
Sponsor
Delegate Palakovich Carr
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0429 (SB0376)
Title
Health Facilities - Augmentation of Survey Staff - Nursing Homes
Sponsor
Delegate Cullison
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0525 (SB0361)
Title
Election Law - Influencing a Voter By Dissemination of a Deepfake - Prohibition
Sponsor
Delegate Feldmark
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0892 (SB0335)
Title
Natural Resources - Canada Geese - Bag Limits
Sponsor
Delegate Jacobs
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0957
Title
State Procurement - Worker Residency Requirements
Sponsor
Delegate Wilson
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0966 (SB0655)
Title
Courts - Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program - Establishment
Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0978 (SB0338)
Title
Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Interstate 695 and Interstate 83
Sponsor
Baltimore County Delegation
4 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1515
Title
Certificate of Need - Intermediate Health Care Facilities - Exemptions
Sponsor
Delegate Cullison
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1527 (SB0525)
Title
Prince George's County - Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law - Video Evidence and Reward Programs
Sponsor
Delegate Roberts
2 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)
Title Sponsor Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0784 Annual Corrective Bill President 6 1 In the Senate - Returned Passed
Rules
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0991 (HB0253) Election Law – Pretrial Detainees – Absentee Ballots Senator Watson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0993 (HB1139) Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment Senator Folden 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0994 (HB0336) Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry Senator Salling 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0995 (HB0492) Frederick County - County Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check Frederick County Senators 4 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0996 Election Law - Approval Voting - Authorization for County Elections Senator McKay 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0999 (HB0987) Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Distance From Place of Worship Restriction - Exception Senator Washington, M. 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1002 (HB1514) Security Guard Employers - Regulation and Certification - Exemption for Video Lottery Operator and Sports Wagering Facility Licensees Senator Beidle 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1003 (HB0493) Public Schools - Commemorative Day - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Senator Benson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1004 (HB0721) Family Law - Grandparent Visitation Senator Benson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1009 (HB0260) Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia - Prohibitions and Penalties Senator Muse 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1010 (HB1308) Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act) Senator Muse 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1012 (HB1137) Maryland Transit Administration - Baltimore East-West Corridor - Property Acquisition Senator Attar 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1014 (HB0287) Election Law - Party and Elected Public Offices - Prohibition Senator Watson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1015 Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class AF (Athletic Field) License Senator Jennings 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1016 (HB0941) University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Land-Grant Institution - Funding (Land-Grant Equity and Accountability Act) Senator Ellis 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1017 (HB0357) Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption Senator Mautz 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1018 (HB0861) Transportation Network Companies - Itemized Receipts and Operator Data Reporting Senator Kramer 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1020 Environment - Advanced Clean Cars II Program - Application and Enforcement Senator Hershey 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1032 (HB1524) Wicomico County Board of Education - Election of Members, Student Member, and Compensation Wicomico County Senators 4 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1033 Gaming - Online Sports Wagering - Repeal Senator Benson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1034 State Budget - Budget Bill - Executive and Legislative Powers Senator Ready 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1035 Electric and Gas Service - Termination - Third-Party Notification Senator Washington, A. 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1037 (HB1508) Baltimore City - Sales Tax - Authorization Baltimore City Senators 4 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1038 (HB0275) Family Law - Child Support - Multifamily Adjustment Senator Charles 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1041 Property Tax - Charter Counties - Application of County Tax Limitation on Public Safety Budget Senator Kramer 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1043 Transportation Trust Fund - Revenue and Distribution (Maryland Mobility Act of 2025) Senator Benson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1044 State Board of Education - Student Transportation - Alternative School Vehicles Senator Attar 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1047 (HB1558) Election Law - State Elected Officials - Fundraising Activities During General Assembly Session Senator Gallion 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
HB0201 (SB0093) Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Notice to Request Application Delegate Wilkins 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Ways and Means
1/28/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0422 Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks Delegate Palakovich Carr 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Environment and Transportation
2/06/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0429 (SB0376) Health Facilities - Augmentation of Survey Staff - Nursing Homes Delegate Cullison 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Health and Government Operations
2/06/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0525 (SB0361) Election Law - Influencing a Voter By Dissemination of a Deepfake - Prohibition Delegate Feldmark 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Ways and Means
2/04/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0892 (SB0335) Natural Resources - Canada Geese - Bag Limits Delegate Jacobs 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Environment and Transportation
2/19/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0957 State Procurement - Worker Residency Requirements Delegate Wilson 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Health and Government Operations
3/04/2025 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
Rules
HB0966 (SB0655) Courts - Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program - Establishment Delegate Cardin 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Judiciary
2/27/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0978 (SB0338) Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Interstate 695 and Interstate 83 Baltimore County Delegation 4 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Environment and Transportation
3/20/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB1515 Certificate of Need - Intermediate Health Care Facilities - Exemptions Delegate Cullison 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Health and Government Operations
3/13/2025 - 3:00 PM
Rules
HB1527 (SB0525) Prince George's County - Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law - Video Evidence and Reward Programs Delegate Roberts 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Environment and Transportation
3/12/2025 - 1:00 PM
Rules
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