Legislative Services  |  Legislative Audits
Bill number does not exist. Enter a vaild keyword.
Facebook Twitter Youtube Channels
facebook twitter
Facebook Twitter

Legislation

Delegate Sam Arora

Arora, Sam
District
19
County
Montgomery
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
224 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 301-858-3528
Toll-free in MD
Fax 301-858-3011
Interim Info
224 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 301-858-3528
Fax 301-858-3011
Contact
sam.arora@house.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 19
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0046 (SB0275)
Title
State Government - Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0094
Title
Criminal Law - Prohibition on Manufacture of Detachable Magazine or Firearm Receiver - 3-Dimensional Printing
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0098 (SB0154/CH0042)
Title
Commercial Law - Interference With Internet Ticket Sales - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0099 (SB0404/CH0058)
Title
Maryland Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions - Notice of Filing of Financing Statement
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0166 (SB0449)
Title
State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0239 (SB0540)
Title
Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0362
Title
Criminal Law - Part-Time School Employees, Contractors, and Coaches - Sexual Contact With Minors Prohibited
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0434 (SB0693)
Title
Personal Property Tax Reports - Electronic Filing
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0475 (SB0588)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - South Asian American Heritage Day
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0636 /CH0605
Title
Maryland Transit Administration - Commuter Benefits Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0706 (SB0984)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Silver Spring Learning Center Expansion
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0830 (SB0287)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Shipment of Kosher Wine Sold at Retail
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0867
Title
Maryland False Claims Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0924 (SB0950)
Title
Consumer Protection - Monitoring Consumer Behavior and Shopping Habits - Required Notice
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1015 /CH0631
Title
Drunk Driving - Transporting a Minor - Ignition Interlock System Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1045 /CH0634
Title
Real Property - Lien Priority of Refinance Mortgages - Escrow Costs
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1370
Title
Commercial Law - Financing Statements - Refusal of Filing Office to Accept
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1371
Title
Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1435
Title
Commercial Law - Financing Statements - Correction of Records
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0043 /CH0583
Title
Criminal Law - Harassment - Revenge Porn
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0151 /CH0216
Title
Juvenile Services - Child in Need of Supervision Pilot Program - Reporting Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0186
Title
Estate Tax - Recoupling With Federal Law
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0243 /CH0591
Title
Vehicle Laws - Unauthorized Use of Rented Motor Vehicle - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0275 (SB0481/CH0173)
Title
Criminal Law - Table Games and Video Lottery Terminals - Individual Under the Age of 21 Years
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0286
Title
Criminal Law - Use of Handgun in Crime of Violence or Felony - Statute of Limitations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0310 (SB0410)
Title
Tanning Devices - Use by Minors - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0331 (SB0280)
Title
Electricity - Smart Meters - Disclosure of Usage Data
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0333 (SB0028)
Title
Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Burden of Proof
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0352 (SB0369/CH0159)
Title
Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Penalties - Second or Subsequent Offenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0377
Title
State Retirement and Pension System - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Employees - Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Criminal Conviction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0396 /CH0503 (SB0446/CH0502)
Title
Department of Disabilities - Study of Accessibility Concepts in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology Programs in Higher Education
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0397 /CH0227
Title
Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Consent Orders - Shielding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0405
Title
Environment - Sales of Nonbiodegradable Cigarettes - Prohibited
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0409
Title
Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater - Prohibited Acts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0418 (SB0691)
Title
Public Funding and Small Donor Act for General Assembly Elections
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0429
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Week - School Supplies
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0439 (SB0538)
Title
Courts - Jury Service - Excusal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0443 (SB0589)
Title
Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0486 (SB0189)
Title
Property Tax - Exemption for Blind Individuals and Surviving Spouses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0491
Title
Criminal Law - Intentionally Causing Emotional Distress - Distribution of Images or Video
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0495 (SB0352)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0496 (SB0258)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Ann L. Bronfman Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0549 /CH0602
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0560
Title
Task Force to Study Federal Funding in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0635
Title
Health Care Malpractice - Expression of Regret or Apology - Inadmissibility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0655
Title
State Retirement and Pension System - Member Contribution Rate - Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0697 /CH0236
Title
Crimes - Threat of Mass Violence
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0698
Title
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0738 (SB0493)
Title
Economic Development - Commission on Maryland's Future
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0762
Title
State Government - Commemorative Days - Diwali Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0781 (SB0460/CH0170)
Title
Criminal Law - Person in a Position of Authority - Sexual Offenses With a Minor
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0860
Title
Natural Resources - Baiting Deer - Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0861 (SB0259/CH0287)
Title
Agriculture - Easements - Renewable Energy Generation Facilities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0881 /CH0240 (SB0923/CH0256)
Title
Medical Marijuana - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0883 /CH0620 (SB0014)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Study of Safe and Healthy School Hours for Maryland Public Schools
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0899 (SB0983)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Second Chance Wildlife Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0900 (SB0663)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Homecrest House
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0917
Title
Maryland Aviation Administration - Contract Authority - Transportation Companies
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0923 /CH0529 (SB0596/CH0528)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief - Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0927
Title
Elections - Presidential Electors and Electoral Votes - Equal Voice Voting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0958 (SB0411)
Title
Rape Survivor Family Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0962
Title
State Correctional Facilities - Correctional Officers - Polygraph Examination
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0981 (SB0842)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Olney Theatre Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0983 (SB0563)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Strathmore Hall Addition and Mansion Repairs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1018
Title
Task Force to Study the Impact of Unemployment Insurance Contribution Fluctuations on Small Businesses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1036 (SB0796/CH0341)
Title
Human Services - Interagency Council on Homelessness
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1109 /CH0107
Title
Criminal Procedure - Search Warrants - Procedures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1117 (SB0675)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - MdBio STEM Education Equipment Project
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1182
Title
Family Law - Protective Orders - Additional Relief
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1202
Title
Criminal Law - Distribution of Faked Controlled Dangerous Substance - Substantially Similar Chemical Structure
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1212 /CH0248 (SB0348/CH0260)
Title
Use of Text Messaging Device or Handheld Telephone While Driving - Accidents Resulting in Death or Serious Injury - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1213
Title
Maryland Congressional Redistricting Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1230
Title
Vehicle Laws - Signal Devices on Personal Vehicles - Fire Police
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1262 (SB0633)
Title
Maryland Education Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1323 (SB0927)
Title
Public School Construction - Creative Financing Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1327 (SB0582)
Title
Election Law - Redistricting Ballot Questions - Map of Proposed Districts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1478 (SB0917)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0004
Title
United States Constitutional Convention - Legislative Districting and Apportionment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0295 /CH0262 (SB0331)
Title
Maryland Minimum Wage Act of 2014
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0306 /CH0116 (SB0337/CH0115)
Title
Crimes - Committing a Crime of Violence in the Presence of a Minor - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0307 /CH0112 (SB0333/CH0111)
Title
Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Burden of Proof
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0309 /CH0114 (SB0334/CH0113)
Title
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Permanent Final Protective Orders
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
HB0046 (SB0275) State Government - Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
1/23/2014 - 2:00 PM
HB0094 Criminal Law - Prohibition on Manufacture of Detachable Magazine or Firearm Receiver - 3-Dimensional Printing Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0098 (SB0154/CH0042) Commercial Law - Interference With Internet Ticket Sales - Prohibition Primary 1 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Economic Matters
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0099 (SB0404/CH0058) Maryland Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions - Notice of Filing of Financing Statement Primary 1 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Economic Matters
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0166 (SB0449) State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations Primary 1 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Health and Government Operations
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0239 (SB0540) Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0362 Criminal Law - Part-Time School Employees, Contractors, and Coaches - Sexual Contact With Minors Prohibited Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0434 (SB0693) Personal Property Tax Reports - Electronic Filing Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0475 (SB0588) General Provisions - Commemorative Days - South Asian American Heritage Day Primary 1 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Health and Government Operations
2/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0636 /CH0605 Maryland Transit Administration - Commuter Benefits Program Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 605
Ways and Means
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0706 (SB0984) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Silver Spring Learning Center Expansion Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2014 - 10:30 AM
HB0830 (SB0287) Alcoholic Beverages - Shipment of Kosher Wine Sold at Retail Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
2/17/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0867 Maryland False Claims Act Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Judiciary
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0924 (SB0950) Consumer Protection - Monitoring Consumer Behavior and Shopping Habits - Required Notice Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1015 /CH0631 Drunk Driving - Transporting a Minor - Ignition Interlock System Program Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 631
Judiciary
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1045 /CH0634 Real Property - Lien Priority of Refinance Mortgages - Escrow Costs Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 634
Environmental Matters
2/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1370 Commercial Law - Financing Statements - Refusal of Filing Office to Accept Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1371 Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1435 Commercial Law - Financing Statements - Correction of Records Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
HB0043 /CH0583 Criminal Law - Harassment - Revenge Porn Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 583
Judiciary
1/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0151 /CH0216 Juvenile Services - Child in Need of Supervision Pilot Program - Reporting Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216
Judiciary
1/23/2014 - 2:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0186 Estate Tax - Recoupling With Federal Law Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0243 /CH0591 Vehicle Laws - Unauthorized Use of Rented Motor Vehicle - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 591
Judiciary
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0275 (SB0481/CH0173) Criminal Law - Table Games and Video Lottery Terminals - Individual Under the Age of 21 Years Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Ways and Means
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/19/2014 - 1:45 PM
HB0286 Criminal Law - Use of Handgun in Crime of Violence or Felony - Statute of Limitations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Judiciary
3/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0310 (SB0410) Tanning Devices - Use by Minors - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0331 (SB0280) Electricity - Smart Meters - Disclosure of Usage Data Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0333 (SB0028) Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Burden of Proof Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0352 (SB0369/CH0159) Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Penalties - Second or Subsequent Offenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0377 State Retirement and Pension System - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Employees - Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Criminal Conviction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0396 /CH0503 (SB0446/CH0502) Department of Disabilities - Study of Accessibility Concepts in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology Programs in Higher Education Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 503
Appropriations
2/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0397 /CH0227 Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Consent Orders - Shielding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 227
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/01/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0405 Environment - Sales of Nonbiodegradable Cigarettes - Prohibited Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0409 Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater - Prohibited Acts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Environmental Matters
2/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0418 (SB0691) Public Funding and Small Donor Act for General Assembly Elections Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 2:15 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/06/2014 - 2:15 PM
HB0429 Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Week - School Supplies Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/14/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0439 (SB0538) Courts - Jury Service - Excusal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0443 (SB0589) Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
HB0486 (SB0189) Property Tax - Exemption for Blind Individuals and Surviving Spouses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0491 Criminal Law - Intentionally Causing Emotional Distress - Distribution of Images or Video Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0495 (SB0352) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
HB0496 (SB0258) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Ann L. Bronfman Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2014 - 10:30 AM
HB0549 /CH0602 General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Juneteenth National Freedom Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 602
Health and Government Operations
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0560 Task Force to Study Federal Funding in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0635 Health Care Malpractice - Expression of Regret or Apology - Inadmissibility Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0655 State Retirement and Pension System - Member Contribution Rate - Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0697 /CH0236 Crimes - Threat of Mass Violence Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 236
Judiciary
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0698 Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/03/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0738 (SB0493) Economic Development - Commission on Maryland's Future Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0762 State Government - Commemorative Days - Diwali Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0781 (SB0460/CH0170) Criminal Law - Person in a Position of Authority - Sexual Offenses With a Minor Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed
Judiciary
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0860 Natural Resources - Baiting Deer - Restrictions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environmental Matters
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0861 (SB0259/CH0287) Agriculture - Easements - Renewable Energy Generation Facilities Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Environmental Matters
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0881 /CH0240 (SB0923/CH0256) Medical Marijuana - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2014 - 12:30 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0883 /CH0620 (SB0014) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Study of Safe and Healthy School Hours for Maryland Public Schools Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 620
Ways and Means
2/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0899 (SB0983) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Second Chance Wildlife Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2014 - 10:30 AM
HB0900 (SB0663) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Homecrest House Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2014 - 10:30 AM
HB0917 Maryland Aviation Administration - Contract Authority - Transportation Companies Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0923 /CH0529 (SB0596/CH0528) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief - Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 529
Ways and Means
3/07/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0927 Elections - Presidential Electors and Electoral Votes - Equal Voice Voting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0958 (SB0411) Rape Survivor Family Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0962 State Correctional Facilities - Correctional Officers - Polygraph Examination Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/02/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0981 (SB0842) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Olney Theatre Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 11:00 AM
HB0983 (SB0563) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Strathmore Hall Addition and Mansion Repairs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1018 Task Force to Study the Impact of Unemployment Insurance Contribution Fluctuations on Small Businesses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1036 (SB0796/CH0341) Human Services - Interagency Council on Homelessness Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Finance
Appropriations
3/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB1109 /CH0107 Criminal Procedure - Search Warrants - Procedures Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 107
Judiciary
3/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1117 (SB0675) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - MdBio STEM Education Equipment Project Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 11:00 AM
HB1182 Family Law - Protective Orders - Additional Relief Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1202 Criminal Law - Distribution of Faked Controlled Dangerous Substance - Substantially Similar Chemical Structure Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1212 /CH0248 (SB0348/CH0260) Use of Text Messaging Device or Handheld Telephone While Driving - Accidents Resulting in Death or Serious Injury - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 248
Judiciary
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1213 Maryland Congressional Redistricting Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/10/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1230 Vehicle Laws - Signal Devices on Personal Vehicles - Fire Police Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Environmental Matters
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1262 (SB0633) Maryland Education Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1323 (SB0927) Public School Construction - Creative Financing Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Appropriations
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB1327 (SB0582) Election Law - Redistricting Ballot Questions - Map of Proposed Districts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/03/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1478 (SB0917) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2014 - 10:30 AM
HJ0004 United States Constitutional Convention - Legislative Districting and Apportionment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/10/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0295 /CH0262 (SB0331) Maryland Minimum Wage Act of 2014 By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 262
Economic Matters
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0306 /CH0116 (SB0337/CH0115) Crimes - Committing a Crime of Violence in the Presence of a Minor - Penalties By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0307 /CH0112 (SB0333/CH0111) Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Burden of Proof By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0309 /CH0114 (SB0334/CH0113) Family Law - Domestic Violence - Permanent Final Protective Orders By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 114
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
Denotes enacted legislation
Arora, Sam
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011.
Current Assignments
2011- Judiciary Committee
2011- Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
Public Service
Land Use and Transportation Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2011-; Board of Advisors, Washington Leadership Program, 2010-; District 19 Democratic Club.
Memberships
Doctors Caucus, 2011-; Green Caucus, 2011-; New American Caucus, 2011-; Sportsman's Caucus, 2011-; Board of Directors, Youth Achieve, 2010-; Policymaking Committee, American Bar Association, 2009-2010; Executive Board, Montgomery County Young Democrats, 2005-2006; Treasurer, Fraley's Green Community Association, 2012-; American Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Montgomery County Bar Association; Young Elected Officials Network.
Awards
Legislator of the Year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 2013; Committee Consumer Hero, Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, 2013; Washington Regional Alcohol Program Public Service Award, 2014-.
Biographical Information
Born, New York, New York, January 9, 1981; The Barrie School, Silver Spring, 1999; Columbia University, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2003; Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2010; President Student Bar Association, Georgetown University Law Center, 2009-2010; Attorney; Aide to Democratic National Committee Chair Terry McAuliffe, 2003-04; Aide to U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton, New York, 2005-07; Law Clerk to Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, 2008; Appellate Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office, Washington, DC, 2009; Vice President for Business Development, The Arora Group, 2009-; Married, One child.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:24 PM
Click to return on the top page