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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HB0098 /CH0186 (SB0403) | Condominiums - Mandatory Insurance Coverage - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186 |
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HB0258 /CH0405 | Caroline and Queen Anne's Counties - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Residency Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 405 |
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HB0659 | Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Prohibition on Trailers in Contraflow Lanes - Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1212 | Election Law - Voter Registration List - Right to Opt Out of the Sale of Personally Identifiable Information | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0359 | Education – Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports – Designation Based on Sex (Save Women’s Sports Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0360 (SB0252) | Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christian’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0386 /CH0104 (SB0080/CH0105) | Natural Resources - Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish Trotline License - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 104 |
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HB0402 /CH0675 (SB0402/CH0674) | Kent County - Board of Education - Student Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 675 |
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HB0422 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0487 | Environment – Low Emissions Vehicle Program – Prohibition (Affordable Emissions Standards Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0497 /CH0035 (SB0498/CH0036) | Rural Health Collaborative Pilot Repeal and Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35 |
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HB0509 /CH0162 (SB0287/CH0163) | State Board of Elections - Municipal Elections - Publication of Results on Website | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162 |
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HB0521 (SB0076) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Public Safety Volunteers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0599 (SB0061/CH0559) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0608 /CH0211 (SB0535/CH0212) | Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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HB0641 | Income Tax - Pregnancy Options Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0647 | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0649 | Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0662 /CH0313 (SB0443/CH0314) | Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Associate Brokers - Continuing Education Courses - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 313 |
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HB0666 (SB0566) | Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0675 /CH0341 (SB0493/CH0342) | Commission to Study Trauma Center Funding in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341 |
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HB0678 | Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agricultural Purposes - Study and Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (136-0) |
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HB0720 | Labor and Employment - Prohibition on Use of Facial Recognition Services by Employers - Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0730 | Constitutional Amendment - Alteration of Rate of Taxation - Legislation by General Assembly Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0736 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence (No Bail for Repeat Violent Offenders Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 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 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0738 | Public Schools - Appropriations for School Safety Expenditures - Increase (School Safety Enhancement Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 5:00 p.m. |
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HB0739 | Primary and Secondary Education - Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations (Truancy Reduction Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0741 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction (Economic Competitiveness Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0750 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0753 | Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction - Gun Offenses (Juvenile Gun Offenses Accountability Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0766 | State Transfer Tax - Exemption for Real Property Used as Principal Residence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0767 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income (Military Pension Tax Freedom Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0842 | Agricultural Land - Foreign Property Interests - Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0860 (SB0463) | Public Safety - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun Denial - Refund of Application Fee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0926 | Election Law - Polling Places - Establishing Voter Identity (Voter Privacy Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0932 (SB0492) | Oysters – Rotational Harvest – Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0935 | Public Schools - Mathematics Credit - College Preparatory Computer Science or Computer Programming Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0945 (SB0637) | Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Reinstatement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0952 | Crimes – Firearms – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0957 | Vehicle Laws - Lanes of Travel - Slower Traffic and Overtaking and Passing (MOVE GET OUT THE WAY Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0958 | Public Health - Abortion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 6:00 p.m. |
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HB0959 | Criminal Procedure – Plea Agreements – Crime of Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1083 | Food System Resiliency Council – Invasive Species Coalition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1084 /CH0781 (SB0634/CH0780) | Natural Resources - Oyster Inspection and Severance Taxes - Increase | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 781 |
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HB1092 | Election Law – Early Voting – Number of Days | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1094 | Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1099 | Electricity - Solar Energy Generating Stations - Fire Suppression | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1100 | Battery Storage and Solar Arrays Safety Training Grant Program and Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1115 /CH0676 (SB0831/CH0677) | Libraries – Regional Resource Centers – Governance Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 676 |
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HB1140 (SB0517/CH0602) | Port of Deposit State Historical Park - Planning | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB1141 | State Information Technology - Prohibited Applications and Websites | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1185 | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1198 | Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Discharge of Patients and Referral Services - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1199 | Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1202 | Public Schools - Curriculum and Instructional Materials | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1210 | Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Health Insurance Plan Enrollment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HJ0002 (SJ0001) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 |
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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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Easterseals Camp Fairlee - Pool | Introduced | Kent | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | |||
Kent County High School Tennis Courts Replacement-Renovation | Introduced | Kent | $405,230 | $0 | |||||
Lelia Hynson Pavilion | Introduced | Kent | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
Minary's Dream Alliance | Introduced | Kent | $250,000 | $0 | |||||
Nature Center at Lawrence Wetlands Preserve - Workforce Housing | Introduced | Kent | $950,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $250,000 | $550,000 | ||
Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company | Introduced | Kent | $866,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | |||
CBEC Lakeside Pavilion | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $400,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 | |||
Crumpton Building Renovation | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $300,000 | $250,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 |

- Tenure
- Appointed November 8, 2013, and sworn in on November 19, 2013
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Workers' Compensation 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
- 2014 Eastern Shore Delegation (Chair, 2019-2022)
- Past House Service
- Deputy Minority Whip, 2017-2021; Appropriations Committee, 2014; Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2019; Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2019-2023; 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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