Legislation
Delegate Steven J. Arentz
- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Economic Matters Committee
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Economic Matters Committee
- Annapolis Info
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308 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3543 | 301-858-3543
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3543
Fax 410-841-3098
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308 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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308 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3543 | 301-858-3543
Fax 410-841-3098
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308 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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steven.arentz@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0546 /CH0443 (SB0981) | Pedestrians - Kent Island Drawbridge - Fishing Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 443 |
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| HB0553 | Condominiums – Mandatory Insurance Coverage – Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0555 (SB0340/CH0774) | Queen Anne’s County – Alcoholic Beverages – License Applications | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0556 /CH0444 (SB0342) | Caroline County, Dorchester County, and Queen Anne's County - Natural Resources - Sunday Hunting | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 444 |
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| HB0586 /CH0094 (SB0489/CH0095) | Queen Anne's County - Public Safety - Buildings Used for Agritourism | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 94 |
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| HB1435 (SB0947) | Transportation - Electronic Toll Collection Backlog - Fee Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1454 (SB0985) | Labor and Employment - Unemployment Insurance Violations - Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0144 (SB0337) | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0343 | Residential Rental Properties and Mobile Home Parks - Security Deposits - Rate of Interest | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0579 | Military Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0592 /CH0408 (SB0497) | Deer Management Permit - Hunting on State Land Leased by Permit Holder - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408 |
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| HB0593 | Department of Natural Resources - Oyster Shell Dredging - Permit Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0601 /CH0410 (SB0455/CH0409) | Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License and Recreational Fishing - Pilot Program and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410 |
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| HB0633 (SB0933) | Education - Accountability and Implementation Board - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0673 | Land Use - Agritourism - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0676 | Handgun Permits - Qualifications - High-Risk Occupations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0677 | Homestead Property Tax Credit - Portability of Value to New Dwelling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0704 | Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility - Net Worth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0737 | Alternative Education Options - Right to Learn and Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Programs (Right to Learn Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0839 | Income Tax – Rates and Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0844 | Real Property Tax Rates - Notification to Real Property Taxpayers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0892 (SB0578) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0899 | Higher Education - Scholarship Program - Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0985 | Education - Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Curriculum | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1063 | Correctional Services - Crimes of Violence - Parole (Stopping Dangerous and Violent Criminals Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1065 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1186 /CH0267 | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans Tax Credit - Amount and Duration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 267 |
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| HB1187 /CH0240 (SB0726) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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| HB1189 | Public Health - Vaccines Administered Under Emergency Use Authorization - Reporting of Adverse Events | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1191 (SB0737) | Cost of Living Assistance Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1203 | Labor and Employment - Private-Sector Employers - Right to Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1207 | Public Safety - Body-Worn Cameras - Costs and Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1220 | General Assembly - Use of Force - Required Training Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 8:30 a.m. |
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| HB1230 | Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1240 (SB0986) | Education - Low-Density Calculation - Mandated Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1242 (SB0826/CH0384) | Economic Development - Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1256 | Education - Discriminatory Concepts in Instruction - Prohibition (Ending Discrimination in Public Education Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1267 | State or Local Elected Officials and Governmental Entities - Face Covering Requirements - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1283 | Election Law - Municipal Corporations - Voter Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1288 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit Application Fee - Waiver for Disabled Residents | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1310 | Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Revocation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. |
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| HB1311 | Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses (Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Lockbox Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB1363 | Civil Action – Immunity From Liability – School Staff (Good Teacher Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1465 (SB0982) | Kent County - Archery Hunting - Safety Zone | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1470 | State Finance and Procurement - Chesapeake Bay Watershed States - Expenses and Contracts (Quit Polluting My Bay Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HJ0005 | Remembrance of the Attack on Pearl Harbor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 8:00 a.m. |
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| HJ0006 (SJ0008) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 8:00 a.m. |
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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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| Camp Fairlee | Introduced | Kent | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
| Kent Agricultural Center | Introduced | Kent | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| Foremen's Branch Bird Observatory | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $400,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 | |||
| Grasonville Community Center | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
- Tenure
- Appointed November 8, 2013, and sworn in on November 19, 2013
- Current Assignments
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- 2017 Deputy Minority Whip
- 2015 Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Workers' Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2019 Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2019 Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2019 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
- 2014 Chair, Queen Anne's County Delegation
- 2019 Chair, Eastern Shore Delegation (Member, 2014)
- Past House Service
- Appropriations Committee, 2014; Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2019; Joint Audit Committee, 2015-2019.
- Public Service
- Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2013-; County Commissioner, Queen Anne's County, 2010-2013; Upper Shore Regional Council, 2010-2013; Fort George G. Meade Regional Growth Management Committee, 2010-2013; Queen Anne's County Economic Development Commission (former Chair), 2007-2010; Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce (former Chair), 2005-2006.
- Biographical Information
- Born in Hollywood, California, April 17, 1951; Allegheny Community College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Control Data Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Newbury Junior College, Brookline, Massachusetts; Owner and operator of Hemingway's Restaurant, Stevensville, MD, 1996-2010; Realtor, Long & Foster, 2003 -; Married; two children.
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