Bill number does not exist. Enter a vaild keyword.
Facebook Twitter Youtube Channels

Rules Committee

Committee Chair hettleman02
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
Contact
Email
Online Contact cannot be used to submit written committee hearing testimony.
For questions requiring an immediate response please call the committee.
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
Further Information
Witness Guidelines and Committee FAQs
Subscribe
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0784
Title
Annual Corrective Bill
Sponsor
President
6 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0990 (HB1345)
Title
Consumer Protection - Agricultural Equipment Warranties
Sponsor
Senator Gallion
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0991 (HB0253)
Title
Election Law – Pretrial Detainees – Absentee Ballots
Sponsor
Senator Watson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0992 (HB1171)
Title
Corporations and Associations - Revisions
Sponsor
Senator West
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)
SB0997 (HB1078)
Title
Prince George's County - Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters - Mandated Appropriation
Sponsor
Senator Washington, A.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0998 (HB0419)
Title
Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act)
Sponsor
Senator Washington, M.
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)
SB1000
Title
Gaming - Sports Wagering Facilities - Request for Relocation
Sponsor
Senator Hettleman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1001 (HB1346)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting the Admissibility of Creative Expression (PACE Act)
Sponsor
Senator Mautz
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)
SB1005 (HB0043)
Title
Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program - Acquisition of Land
Sponsor
Senator Benson
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1006 (HB0961)
Title
Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights
Sponsor
Senator Kagan
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1007 (HB0314)
Title
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence
Sponsor
Senator Smith
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1008 (HB0601)
Title
Economic Development - Small Business Guaranty Fund - Alterations
Sponsor
Senator Hayes
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)
SB1011 (HB1411)
Title
Real Property - Insufficient Condominium Reserve Account Grant Fund - Establishment
Sponsor
Senator Attar
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)
SB1013 (HB1488)
Title
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - License Extension
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)
SB1019 (HB1494)
Title
Howard County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class MT (Movie Theater) License
Sponsor
Howard County Senators
4 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)
SB1021 (HB1354)
Title
Business Regulation - Cemeteries - Requirements for Sale or Transfer or Government Acquisition
Sponsor
Senator Jackson, C.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1022 (HB1233)
Title
Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Subscription Eligibility
Sponsor
Senator Jackson, C.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1023 (HB1408)
Title
Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis
Sponsor
Senator Jackson, C.
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1024 (HB1517)
Title
Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)
Sponsor
Senator Corderman
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1025 (HB1407)
Title
Commercial Law - Voice and Visual Likeness - Digital Replication Rights (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act - NO FAKES Act)
Sponsor
Senator Mautz
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1026 (HB1516)
Title
Financial Institutions - Consumer Credit - Application of Licensing Requirements (Maryland Secondary Market Stability Act of 2025)
Sponsor
Senator Beidle
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1027 (HB1244)
Title
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council - Establishment
Sponsor
Senator Lewis Young
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1028 (HB1322)
Title
Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels
Sponsor
Senator Gile
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1029
Title
Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Extrinsic Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)
Sponsor
Senator Attar
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1030 (HB1520)
Title
Baltimore County and Baltimore City - Vehicle Laws - Lighting on Privately Owned Vehicles
Sponsor
Senator Attar
2 1
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1031
Title
Criminal Law - Child's Access to Firearms - Penalty (Ny'Kala Strawder Act)
Sponsor
Senator Attar
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)
SB1036 (HB1387)
Title
Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Class D Licenses – Delivery Ho. Co. 21–25
Sponsor
Senator Guzzone
2 1
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 - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0990 (HB1345) Consumer Protection - Agricultural Equipment Warranties Senator Gallion 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0991 (HB0253) Election Law – Pretrial Detainees – Absentee Ballots Senator Watson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0992 (HB1171) Corporations and Associations - Revisions Senator West 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
SB0997 (HB1078) Prince George's County - Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters - Mandated Appropriation Senator Washington, A. 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0998 (HB0419) Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) Senator Washington, M. 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
SB1000 Gaming - Sports Wagering Facilities - Request for Relocation Senator Hettleman 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1001 (HB1346) Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting the Admissibility of Creative Expression (PACE Act) Senator Mautz 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
SB1005 (HB0043) Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program - Acquisition of Land Senator Benson 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1006 (HB0961) Commissioned Public Art - Artist Rights Senator Kagan 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1007 (HB0314) Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence Senator Smith 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1008 (HB0601) Economic Development - Small Business Guaranty Fund - Alterations Senator Hayes 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
SB1011 (HB1411) Real Property - Insufficient Condominium Reserve Account Grant Fund - Establishment Senator Attar 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
SB1013 (HB1488) Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - License Extension 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
SB1019 (HB1494) Howard County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class MT (Movie Theater) License Howard County Senators 4 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
SB1021 (HB1354) Business Regulation - Cemeteries - Requirements for Sale or Transfer or Government Acquisition Senator Jackson, C. 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1022 (HB1233) Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Subscription Eligibility Senator Jackson, C. 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1023 (HB1408) Employment Discrimination - Fire and Rescue Public Safety Employees - Use of Medical Cannabis Senator Jackson, C. 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1024 (HB1517) Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act) Senator Corderman 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1025 (HB1407) Commercial Law - Voice and Visual Likeness - Digital Replication Rights (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act - NO FAKES Act) Senator Mautz 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1026 (HB1516) Financial Institutions - Consumer Credit - Application of Licensing Requirements (Maryland Secondary Market Stability Act of 2025) Senator Beidle 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1027 (HB1244) Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiver Advisory Council - Establishment Senator Lewis Young 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1028 (HB1322) Natural Resources - Vessels - Carbon Monoxide Warning Labels Senator Gile 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1029 Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Extrinsic Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law) Senator Attar 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1030 (HB1520) Baltimore County and Baltimore City - Vehicle Laws - Lighting on Privately Owned Vehicles Senator Attar 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB1031 Criminal Law - Child's Access to Firearms - Penalty (Ny'Kala Strawder Act) Senator Attar 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
SB1036 (HB1387) Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Class D Licenses – Delivery Ho. Co. 21–25 Senator Guzzone 2 1 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
Denotes enacted legislation
As of:
Analyses/Regulation
COMAR Title/Subtitle DLS Control No. Reg Type Agency Analysis Reg
Last Updated: 2/21/2025 12:01 AM
Click to return on the top page