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Delegate Steven J. Arentz

Arentz, Steven J.
District
36
County
Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
308 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3543 | 301-858-3543
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3098
Interim Info
308 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3543 | 301-858-3543
Fax 410-841-3098
Contact
steven.arentz@house.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 36
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0033
Title
Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0041
Title
Public Schools - Boards of Education - Anonymous Two-Way Text Messaging Tip Programs
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0050
Title
Hate Crimes - Prohibitions and Protected Classes - Expansion to Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0836
Title
Educational Institutions - Notice of Criminal Activity and Threats to Safety
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1316 /CH0308
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1344 /CH0509
Title
Queen Anne's County - County Commissioners Election Method - Straw Ballot
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1524 (SB1150)
Title
Primary and Secondary Education - Computer Health and Safety Guidelines and Procedures
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1530
Title
Athletic Trainers - Evaluation and Treatment Protocols - Approval
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0019
Title
Public Safety - Building Performance Standards - Local Amendments to Fire Sprinkler Systems Provisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0116
Title
Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0156
Title
Election Law - Campaign Material - Clarification of Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0158 (SB0299)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income (Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0159
Title
Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0160 (SB0301)
Title
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0161 (SB0300)
Title
Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Inflation Adjustment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0170
Title
State Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0219 (SB0527)
Title
Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Adult Victim - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0250 (SB0528)
Title
General Provisions - Open Meetings Act - Required Training and Certificate of Compliance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0252
Title
Protection of Persons and Property - Criminal Immunity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0306 /CH0319
Title
Labor and Employment - Hiring and Promotion Preferences - Veterans and Their Spouses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0312 /CH0618 (SB0208)
Title
Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0313 (SB0014)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0317
Title
Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0318 /CH0259
Title
Kent County - Fisheries - Use of Haul Seines
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0319 /CH0260
Title
Oysters and Clams - Dredging by Auxiliary Yawl - Authorized Boats
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0349 /CH0717 (SB1162)
Title
Baltimore County - Education - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Coffee (Java Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0352 /CH0261
Title
Office of Legislative Audits - Local School System Audits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0358 /CH0077 (SB0629/CH0076)
Title
Kent County - Prospective Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0367
Title
Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Disqualifying Crime
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0369 (SB0403)
Title
Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0375 (SB0184)
Title
Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0389 /CH0103
Title
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Intrafamily Transfers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0390 (SB0425/CH0387)
Title
Maryland Income Tax Refunds - Warrant Intercept Program - Statewide
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0391 (SB0020)
Title
State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0398
Title
Public Safety - Honorably Discharged Veterans - Handgun License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0410 /CH0664 (SB0266/CH0663)
Title
Natural Resources - Poaching Restitution Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0436 (SB0468)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0465 (SB0652)
Title
Public Safety - Retired Law Enforcement Officer Identification Card - Failure to Issue
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0466
Title
Handgun Permits - Qualifications - Former and Retired Law Enforcement Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0485
Title
Estates and Trusts - Register of Wills - Admission of Copy of Executed Will
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0486
Title
Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0488 /CH0487
Title
Property Tax - Property Transferred to New Owner - Appeals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0492 (SB0155)
Title
Public Bodies - Use and Retention of E-Mail - Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0502
Title
Cable Television - Equipment Rentals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0506
Title
Juvenile Court Jurisdiction - Excluded Offenses - Natural Resources Violations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0526 (SB0747)
Title
Community Colleges - Small Community Colleges - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0544
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - University and College Textbooks
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0546 (SB0510)
Title
Electric and Gas Companies - Rate Regulation - Infrastructure Investments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0559
Title
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0586
Title
Retire in Maryland Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0604 (SB0291)
Title
Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0607
Title
Courts - Jurors - State Per Diem Amount
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0609 (SB0650)
Title
Prevailing Wage - Basis for Rate Determination - Survey Data
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0613
Title
Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Wired Broadband (Wired Broadband Act of 2016)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0620
Title
Elementary and Secondary Education - Required Number of School Days - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0644 (SB0691)
Title
Public Health - Provision of Life-Preserving Health Care Services (Vulnerable Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0646 (SB0593)
Title
Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0674
Title
Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Hearing Board - Final Order
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0718 /CH0114
Title
Consumer Protection - Asset Recovery for Exploited Seniors Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0719 (SB0522)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0723 (SB0585)
Title
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0729
Title
Taxation - Prohibition on Exemptions and Credits for Organizations Having Known Ties to Terrorism (Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0758
Title
Natural Resources - County Oyster Committees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0777
Title
Criminal Law - Smoking Marijuana in a Public Place - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0785 (SB0233/CH0542)
Title
Public Safety - Motorcycle Profiling - Training
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0809
Title
Marijuana - Smoking or Consuming in a Vehicle or Vessel - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0915 (SB0837)
Title
Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0925 (SB0959)
Title
Kent County - Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Distillery License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0932
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Casual and Isolated Sales - Exemption Amount
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0936
Title
Real Estate Brokers - Licensing - Continuing Education Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0944
Title
Criminal Law - Professional Counselors and Therapists - Misconduct (Lynette's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0961 (SB0955)
Title
Federal-Aid Primary Highways - Signs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1019 (SB0229)
Title
Firearms - Handgun Qualification License - Live-Fire Component
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1038
Title
Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1113 /CH0573 (SB0663/CH0572)
Title
Commercial Sale of Dogs and Cats - Prohibited Acts (Companion Animal Welfare Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1121 (SB0012)
Title
Health Care Facilities - Closures or Partial Closures of Hospitals - County Board of Health Approval
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1166
Title
Income Tax - Rates
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1173
Title
Criminal Law - Sentencing - Subsequent Offenders (Career Criminal Truth in Sentencing Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1177
Title
Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1204
Title
Education - PARCC Testing - Exemption for Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1205
Title
Oyster Advisory Commission - Membership and Appointments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1240 (SB0812)
Title
Sediment Control - Violations - Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1245
Title
Income Tax Credit - Single-Family Dwellings - Smoke Detection Systems
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1270
Title
House Legislative Districts - Single Member
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1307 (SB1010)
Title
Environment - Municipal Water Supply Contamination - Remediation Costs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1323
Title
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Review - Juvenile Offenders Sentenced as Adults
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1334 (SB0777/CH0697)
Title
Unemployment Insurance - Exemption From Covered Employment - Messenger Service Business
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1375
Title
Public Schools and Libraries - Access to Obscene Materials and Child Pornography - Prohibited
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1387 /CH0709 (SB1054/CH0708)
Title
Commercial Northern Snakehead Bowfishing License - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1413
Title
State Government - Legislation Impacting Local Government Land Use Decisions - Economic Impact Analyses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1452 (SB0902)
Title
Criminal Law - Veterans - Medical Marijuana
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1456
Title
Public Schools - Access to Obscene Materials and Child Pornography - Prohibited
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1459 (SB0440)
Title
Prevailing Wage - Career and Technology Centers or STEM and STEAM Classrooms (Student Preparedness Act of 2016)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1511
Title
Caroline County - Deer Management Permit - Firearms
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1595
Title
Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1624 /CH0526 (SB1104/CH0525)
Title
Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0005
Title
Public Schools - Post-Labor Day Start Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0449 (SB0375)
Title
Relief From Budget Mandates
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0450 (SB0386)
Title
Tax Credits - Manufacturing Empowerment Zones
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0452 (SB0384)
Title
Earned Income Tax Credit - Expansion
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0453
Title
Maryland Education Credit
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0455 (SB0387)
Title
Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0457 (SB0385)
Title
Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0458 (SB0380)
Title
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0459 /CH0316 (SB0389)
Title
Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0460 (SB0381/CH0146)
Title
Housing and Community Development - Community Development Administration - Student and Residential Mortgage Loans
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0461 (SB0388)
Title
Crimes - Criminal Gangs - Prohibitions and Funding
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0462 /CH0010 (SB0383)
Title
Program Open Space - Transfer Tax Repayment - Use of Funds
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0464 (SB0376/CH0144)
Title
Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Schools Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0033 Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Ways and Means
HB0041 Public Schools - Boards of Education - Anonymous Two-Way Text Messaging Tip Programs Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
1/28/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0050 Hate Crimes - Prohibitions and Protected Classes - Expansion to Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
1/19/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0836 Educational Institutions - Notice of Criminal Activity and Threats to Safety Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
HB1316 /CH0308 Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery Licenses Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308
Economic Matters
2/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1344 /CH0509 Queen Anne's County - County Commissioners Election Method - Straw Ballot Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509
Ways and Means
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1524 (SB1150) Primary and Secondary Education - Computer Health and Safety Guidelines and Procedures Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1530 Athletic Trainers - Evaluation and Treatment Protocols - Approval Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB0019 Public Safety - Building Performance Standards - Local Amendments to Fire Sprinkler Systems Provisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0116 Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0156 Election Law - Campaign Material - Clarification of Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0158 (SB0299) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income (Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 2:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/02/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0159 Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 2:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/02/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0160 (SB0301) Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 2:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/02/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0161 (SB0300) Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Inflation Adjustment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 2:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/02/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0170 State Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0219 (SB0527) Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Adult Victim - Penalty Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
HB0250 (SB0528) General Provisions - Open Meetings Act - Required Training and Certificate of Compliance Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0252 Protection of Persons and Property - Criminal Immunity Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0306 /CH0319 Labor and Employment - Hiring and Promotion Preferences - Veterans and Their Spouses Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319
Economic Matters
2/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0312 /CH0618 (SB0208) Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 618
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0313 (SB0014) Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0317 Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0318 /CH0259 Kent County - Fisheries - Use of Haul Seines Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0319 /CH0260 Oysters and Clams - Dredging by Auxiliary Yawl - Authorized Boats Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 260
Environment and Transportation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0349 /CH0717 (SB1162) Baltimore County - Education - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Coffee (Java Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 717
Ways and Means
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0352 /CH0261 Office of Legislative Audits - Local School System Audits Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 261
Appropriations
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0358 /CH0077 (SB0629/CH0076) Kent County - Prospective Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 77
Judiciary
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0367 Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Disqualifying Crime Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0369 (SB0403) Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0375 (SB0184) Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0389 /CH0103 Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Intrafamily Transfers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 103
Environment and Transportation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0390 (SB0425/CH0387) Maryland Income Tax Refunds - Warrant Intercept Program - Statewide Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation
Ways and Means
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0391 (SB0020) State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0398 Public Safety - Honorably Discharged Veterans - Handgun License Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0410 /CH0664 (SB0266/CH0663) Natural Resources - Poaching Restitution Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 664
Environment and Transportation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0436 (SB0468) Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0465 (SB0652) Public Safety - Retired Law Enforcement Officer Identification Card - Failure to Issue Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0466 Handgun Permits - Qualifications - Former and Retired Law Enforcement Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0485 Estates and Trusts - Register of Wills - Admission of Copy of Executed Will Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB0486 Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0488 /CH0487 Property Tax - Property Transferred to New Owner - Appeals Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 487
Ways and Means
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0492 (SB0155) Public Bodies - Use and Retention of E-Mail - Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0502 Cable Television - Equipment Rentals Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
HB0506 Juvenile Court Jurisdiction - Excluded Offenses - Natural Resources Violations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0526 (SB0747) Community Colleges - Small Community Colleges - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0544 Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - University and College Textbooks Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0546 (SB0510) Electric and Gas Companies - Rate Regulation - Infrastructure Investments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0559 Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0586 Retire in Maryland Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0604 (SB0291) Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0607 Courts - Jurors - State Per Diem Amount Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0609 (SB0650) Prevailing Wage - Basis for Rate Determination - Survey Data Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0613 Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Wired Broadband (Wired Broadband Act of 2016) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0620 Elementary and Secondary Education - Required Number of School Days - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0644 (SB0691) Public Health - Provision of Life-Preserving Health Care Services (Vulnerable Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0646 (SB0593) Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0674 Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Hearing Board - Final Order Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0718 /CH0114 Consumer Protection - Asset Recovery for Exploited Seniors Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 114
Economic Matters
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0719 (SB0522) Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0723 (SB0585) Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0729 Taxation - Prohibition on Exemptions and Credits for Organizations Having Known Ties to Terrorism (Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0758 Natural Resources - County Oyster Committees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0777 Criminal Law - Smoking Marijuana in a Public Place - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0785 (SB0233/CH0542) Public Safety - Motorcycle Profiling - Training Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-135)
Judiciary
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0809 Marijuana - Smoking or Consuming in a Vehicle or Vessel - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0915 (SB0837) Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed
Environment and Transportation
2/26/2016 - 1:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0925 (SB0959) Kent County - Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Distillery License Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0932 Sales and Use Tax - Casual and Isolated Sales - Exemption Amount Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/04/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0936 Real Estate Brokers - Licensing - Continuing Education Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0944 Criminal Law - Professional Counselors and Therapists - Misconduct (Lynette's Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0961 (SB0955) Federal-Aid Primary Highways - Signs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1019 (SB0229) Firearms - Handgun Qualification License - Live-Fire Component Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1038 Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1113 /CH0573 (SB0663/CH0572) Commercial Sale of Dogs and Cats - Prohibited Acts (Companion Animal Welfare Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 573
Economic Matters
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1121 (SB0012) Health Care Facilities - Closures or Partial Closures of Hospitals - County Board of Health Approval Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1166 Income Tax - Rates Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1173 Criminal Law - Sentencing - Subsequent Offenders (Career Criminal Truth in Sentencing Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1177 Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1204 Education - PARCC Testing - Exemption for Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1205 Oyster Advisory Commission - Membership and Appointments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1240 (SB0812) Sediment Control - Violations - Enforcement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1245 Income Tax Credit - Single-Family Dwellings - Smoke Detection Systems Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1270 House Legislative Districts - Single Member Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1307 (SB1010) Environment - Municipal Water Supply Contamination - Remediation Costs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1323 Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Review - Juvenile Offenders Sentenced as Adults Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1334 (SB0777/CH0697) Unemployment Insurance - Exemption From Covered Employment - Messenger Service Business Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1375 Public Schools and Libraries - Access to Obscene Materials and Child Pornography - Prohibited Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1387 /CH0709 (SB1054/CH0708) Commercial Northern Snakehead Bowfishing License - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 709
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1413 State Government - Legislation Impacting Local Government Land Use Decisions - Economic Impact Analyses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1452 (SB0902) Criminal Law - Veterans - Medical Marijuana Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Health and Government Operations
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB1456 Public Schools - Access to Obscene Materials and Child Pornography - Prohibited Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1459 (SB0440) Prevailing Wage - Career and Technology Centers or STEM and STEAM Classrooms (Student Preparedness Act of 2016) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/04/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1511 Caroline County - Deer Management Permit - Firearms Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1595 Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1624 /CH0526 (SB1104/CH0525) Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 526
Environment and Transportation
4/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HJ0005 Public Schools - Post-Labor Day Start Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0449 (SB0375) Relief From Budget Mandates By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0450 (SB0386) Tax Credits - Manufacturing Empowerment Zones By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0452 (SB0384) Earned Income Tax Credit - Expansion By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (38-8)
Ways and Means
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0453 Maryland Education Credit By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0455 (SB0387) Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0457 (SB0385) Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0458 (SB0380) General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0459 /CH0316 (SB0389) Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316
Ways and Means
3/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0460 (SB0381/CH0146) Housing and Community Development - Community Development Administration - Student and Residential Mortgage Loans By Request - Administration 3 2 Veto sustained (0-135)
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Finance
HB0461 (SB0388) Crimes - Criminal Gangs - Prohibitions and Funding By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0462 /CH0010 (SB0383) Program Open Space - Transfer Tax Repayment - Use of Funds By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 10
Appropriations
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0464 (SB0376/CH0144) Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Schools Act of 2016 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Denotes enacted legislation
Arentz, Steven J.
Tenure
Appointed November 8, 2013, and sworn in on November 19, 2013
Current Assignments
2015 Economic Matters Committee
2015 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2015 Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2015 Workers' Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2014 Chair, Queen Anne's County Delegation
2015 Joint Audit Committee
Past House Service
Appropriations Committee, 2014.
Public Service
County Commissioner, Queen Anne's County, 2010-2013; Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission (former Chair), 2007-2010; Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce (former Chair).
Biographical Information
Born in Hollywood, California, April 17, 1951; Native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Allegheny Community College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Newbury Junior College, Massachusetts; Former owner and operator of Hemingway's Restaurant on Kent Island; Married, two children.
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