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Delegate Ben Barnes

Barnes, Ben
District
21
County
Prince George's and Anne Arundel
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
151 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3046 | 301-858-3046
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3346 | 301-858-3346
Interim Info
151 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3046 | 301-858-3046
Fax 410-841-3346 | 301-858-3346
Contact
ben.barnes@house.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 21
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0503 (SB0406)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Armory-Anderson & Murphy Community Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0585 (SB0082)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0725 (SB0883)
Title
State-Owned Airport Concessionaire Employees - Payment of Wages and Other Rights
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1149 (SB0733)
Title
Public Utilities - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1160 (SB0919)
Title
Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0148
Title
Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0187
Title
Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Wages
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0208 /CH0518 (SB0546/CH0517)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Containers - Permits and Labels
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0220 (SB0480/CH0062)
Title
Injured Workers' Insurance Fund Employees - Registration as Registered Lobbyists
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0241
Title
Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, Personal Mobility Devices, or Motor Scooters
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)
HB0268
Title
Corporations and Associations - Limited Liability Companies - Company Representative
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0337 /CH0394
Title
Farm Breweries - Location and Self-Distribution
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0368 (SB0482)
Title
Workers' Compensation - Prescription Drugs - Choice of Pharmacy
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)
HB0411 (SB0494)
Title
Workers' Compensation - Heart Disease and Hypertension Presumption - State Correctional Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0440 /CH0268 (SB0058/CH0267)
Title
Education - School Vehicles - Authorized Riders
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)
HB0464 /CH0407
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Brewery Licenses - Retail Sale - Prepackaged Beer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0469
Title
Speed Monitoring Systems - School Zones - Days of Operation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0480 /CH0301 (SB0508/CH0300)
Title
Office of the Attorney General - Establishment of a Consumer Affairs Satellite Office in Prince George's County
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0482 /CH0600 (SB0455)
Title
Higher Education - Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Tuition Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0571
Title
School Counselors - Role Expansion in Public Middle and High Schools
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0577 (SB1018)
Title
Task Force to Study Housing and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Continuation, Membership, Stipend, and Duties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0605
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Boys and Girls Club
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0607
Title
Education - Student Data Privacy Act of 2014
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0640
Title
Labor and Employment - Intern Transportation Costs - Reimbursement by Employers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0652
Title
Consumer Protection - Negative Option Feature - Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0685 (SB0405)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Park Path System Improvements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0710 (SB0483/CH0510)
Title
Labor and Employment - Nursing Homes and Health Care Facilities - Workplace Safety Assessment and Safety Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0718 (SB0707)
Title
Community Cleanup and Greening Act of 2014
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0726
Title
Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0727 /CH0282 (SB0232/CH0281)
Title
Procurement - Prevailing Wage - Applicability
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0740 /CH0535 (SB0603/CH0534)
Title
Economic Development - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Cybersecurity Investment Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0741 /CH0533 (SB0601/CH0532)
Title
Business and Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0742 /CH0531 (SB0600/CH0530)
Title
Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0743 /CH0537 (SB0604/CH0536)
Title
Income Tax Forms - Graphical Representation of General Fund Expenditures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0775 (SB0041)
Title
Domestic Violence - Persons Eligible for Relief
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0778
Title
Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0795
Title
Task Force on the Fiscal Impact Associated With Animal Cruelty Cases
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0796 (SB0669/CH0189)
Title
Procurement - Debarment - Violations of Law
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0798 /CH0330 (SB0701/CH0329)
Title
Education - Children With Disabilities - Habilitative Services Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0826 (SB0492)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Community Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0830 (SB0287)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Shipment of Kosher Wine Sold at Retail
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0879
Title
Maryland Marijuana Decriminalization Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0880 (SB0658)
Title
Marijuana Control Act of 2014
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)
HB0904 /CH0621
Title
Children, Youth, and Family Services - Local Management Boards and State Spending - Information Collection and Report
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)
HB0924 (SB0950)
Title
Consumer Protection - Monitoring Consumer Behavior and Shopping Habits - Required Notice
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0951 /CH0625 (SB0774)
Title
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Workgroup on Public Works Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Prequalification Requirements
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)
HB0964
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Unlawful Drinking or Possessing an Open Container - Failure to Appear in Court
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0968 (SB0753)
Title
Labor and Employment - Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0971
Title
Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Unpaid Assessments and Fees - Petition for Relief
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1026 /CH0334 (SB0737/CH0333)
Title
Labor and Employment - Unpaid Parental Leave - Birth or Adoption of a Child
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1038 (SB0655)
Title
Real Property - Requirements for New Home Sales Contracts - Clarification of Terms
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1066
Title
Maryland Transportation Authority Police - Collective Bargaining - Binding Arbitration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1102 (SB0954)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Casey Community Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1122 (SB0745)
Title
Shale Gas Drilling Safety Review Act of 2014
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1124 /CH0199
Title
Criminal Law - Possession of Dangerous or Wild Animals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1164 /CH0246
Title
Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Implementation Review Workgroup
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1165 /CH0349 (SB0875/CH0348)
Title
Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1192 (SB0786)
Title
Electricity - Community Renewable Energy Generating System - Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1194 (SB1039)
Title
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Evaluation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1200 /CH0202 (SB0752)
Title
Public Safety - Eyewitness Identification - Procedures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1222 /CH0647
Title
Ruth M. Kirk Public Social Work Scholarship
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1225 (SB0886/CH0354)
Title
Legal Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland - Conservatorship and Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1246 /CH0450 (SB0771)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Exceptional Milk Hauling Permit - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1265 (SB0212/CH0474)
Title
Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2014
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1269
Title
Maryland Small Donor Incentive Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1279 (SB0627)
Title
Special Taxing Districts - Transportation Improvements and Exemption From County Tax Limitations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1308
Title
Limited Liability Companies - Fees - Young Adult-Owned Businesses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1321
Title
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission - Treatment, Certification, Licensing, and Registration
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)
HB1324
Title
Maryland Youth Employment Act of 2014
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0503 (SB0406) Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Armory-Anderson & Murphy Community Center Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 2:00 PM
HB0585 (SB0082) Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
HB0725 (SB0883) State-Owned Airport Concessionaire Employees - Payment of Wages and Other Rights Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1149 (SB0733) Public Utilities - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1160 (SB0919) Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services - Establishment Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0148 Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0187 Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Wages Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0208 /CH0518 (SB0546/CH0517) Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Containers - Permits and Labels Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 518
Economic Matters
2/17/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0220 (SB0480/CH0062) Injured Workers' Insurance Fund Employees - Registration as Registered Lobbyists Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Economic Matters
2/04/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Finance
HB0241 Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, Personal Mobility Devices, or Motor Scooters Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Environmental Matters
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
HB0268 Corporations and Associations - Limited Liability Companies - Company Representative Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
1/29/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0337 /CH0394 Farm Breweries - Location and Self-Distribution Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 394
Economic Matters
2/17/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0368 (SB0482) Workers' Compensation - Prescription Drugs - Choice of Pharmacy Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/04/2014 - 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
HB0411 (SB0494) Workers' Compensation - Heart Disease and Hypertension Presumption - State Correctional Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0440 /CH0268 (SB0058/CH0267) Education - School Vehicles - Authorized Riders Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 268
Environmental Matters
2/11/2014 - 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
HB0464 /CH0407 Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Brewery Licenses - Retail Sale - Prepackaged Beer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407
Economic Matters
2/17/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0469 Speed Monitoring Systems - School Zones - Days of Operation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Environmental Matters
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0480 /CH0301 (SB0508/CH0300) Office of the Attorney General - Establishment of a Consumer Affairs Satellite Office in Prince George's County Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301
Health and Government Operations
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0482 /CH0600 (SB0455) Higher Education - Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Tuition Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600
Appropriations
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0571 School Counselors - Role Expansion in Public Middle and High Schools Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Ways and Means
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0577 (SB1018) Task Force to Study Housing and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Continuation, Membership, Stipend, and Duties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/11/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0605 Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Boys and Girls Club Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 4:00 PM
HB0607 Education - Student Data Privacy Act of 2014 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/07 at 2:30 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/07/2014 - 2:30 PM
HB0640 Labor and Employment - Intern Transportation Costs - Reimbursement by Employers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0652 Consumer Protection - Negative Option Feature - Restrictions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0685 (SB0405) Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Park Path System Improvements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 12:00 PM
HB0710 (SB0483/CH0510) Labor and Employment - Nursing Homes and Health Care Facilities - Workplace Safety Assessment and Safety Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Economic Matters
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0718 (SB0707) Community Cleanup and Greening Act of 2014 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Environmental Matters)
Environmental Matters
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
HB0726 Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/12/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0727 /CH0282 (SB0232/CH0281) Procurement - Prevailing Wage - Applicability Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 282
Economic Matters
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0740 /CH0535 (SB0603/CH0534) Economic Development - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Cybersecurity Investment Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535
Economic Matters
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0741 /CH0533 (SB0601/CH0532) Business and Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 533
Ways and Means
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Budget and Taxation
HB0742 /CH0531 (SB0600/CH0530) Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 531
Ways and Means
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0743 /CH0537 (SB0604/CH0536) Income Tax Forms - Graphical Representation of General Fund Expenditures Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537
Ways and Means
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0775 (SB0041) Domestic Violence - Persons Eligible for Relief Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/21/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0778 Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0795 Task Force on the Fiscal Impact Associated With Animal Cruelty Cases Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0796 (SB0669/CH0189) Procurement - Debarment - Violations of Law Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Health and Government Operations
2/19/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0798 /CH0330 (SB0701/CH0329) Education - Children With Disabilities - Habilitative Services Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330
Ways and Means
2/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0826 (SB0492) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Community Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 3:00 PM
HB0830 (SB0287) Alcoholic Beverages - Shipment of Kosher Wine Sold at Retail Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
2/17/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0879 Maryland Marijuana Decriminalization Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0880 (SB0658) Marijuana Control Act of 2014 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
3/13/2014 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
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
HB0904 /CH0621 Children, Youth, and Family Services - Local Management Boards and State Spending - Information Collection and Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 621
Appropriations
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
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
HB0924 (SB0950) Consumer Protection - Monitoring Consumer Behavior and Shopping Habits - Required Notice Co-Sponsor 2 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
HB0951 /CH0625 (SB0774) Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Workgroup on Public Works Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Prequalification Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 625
Economic Matters
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2014 - 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
HB0964 Alcoholic Beverages - Unlawful Drinking or Possessing an Open Container - Failure to Appear in Court Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/03/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0968 (SB0753) Labor and Employment - Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/18/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB0971 Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Unpaid Assessments and Fees - Petition for Relief Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Environmental Matters
2/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1026 /CH0334 (SB0737/CH0333) Labor and Employment - Unpaid Parental Leave - Birth or Adoption of a Child Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334
Economic Matters
2/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1038 (SB0655) Real Property - Requirements for New Home Sales Contracts - Clarification of Terms Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
2/20/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1066 Maryland Transportation Authority Police - Collective Bargaining - Binding Arbitration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1102 (SB0954) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Casey Community Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/08/2014 - 11:00 AM
HB1122 (SB0745) Shale Gas Drilling Safety Review Act of 2014 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Environmental Matters
2/28/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1124 /CH0199 Criminal Law - Possession of Dangerous or Wild Animals Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 199
Environmental Matters
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1164 /CH0246 Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Implementation Review Workgroup Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 246
Ways and Means
2/26/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1165 /CH0349 (SB0875/CH0348) Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 349
Economic Matters
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1192 (SB0786) Electricity - Community Renewable Energy Generating System - Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1194 (SB1039) Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Evaluation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
4/03/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1200 /CH0202 (SB0752) Public Safety - Eyewitness Identification - Procedures Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 202
Judiciary
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1222 /CH0647 Ruth M. Kirk Public Social Work Scholarship Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 647
Ways and Means
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1225 (SB0886/CH0354) Legal Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland - Conservatorship and Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Economic Matters
2/27/2014 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1246 /CH0450 (SB0771) Motor Vehicles - Exceptional Milk Hauling Permit - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450
Environmental Matters
2/25/2014 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1265 (SB0212/CH0474) Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2014 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1269 Maryland Small Donor Incentive Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1279 (SB0627) Special Taxing Districts - Transportation Improvements and Exemption From County Tax Limitations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/06/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1308 Limited Liability Companies - Fees - Young Adult-Owned Businesses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/05/2014 - 1:00 PM
HB1321 Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission - Treatment, Certification, Licensing, and Registration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2014 - 12:30 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
HB1324 Maryland Youth Employment Act of 2014 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2014 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Barnes, Ben
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
Current Assignments
2013- Chief Deputy Majority Whip
2011- Economic Matters Committee
2012- Workers’ Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2011- Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2011- Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2007- Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Past House Service
Judiciary Committee , 2007-2011; Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee , 2007-2011.
Public Service
Clean Energy Technical Education Task Force, 2013-; Vice Chair, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2012-; Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George’s County Delegation, 2011, 2007-2008; Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Committee, Prince George’s County Delegation, 2008-2010; Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 2008-2010; Task Force to Study Locations in Prince George's County Best Suited for Use by State Agencies, 2008-2009; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2008.
Memberships
College Park Education Advisory Committee, 2003-2005; Vice Chair, Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee, 2003-2004; Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee, 2001-2004; Executive Committee, Young Democrats of Maryland, 2002-2003; Maryland State Bar Association (Litigation Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association; Young Lawyers Section of the Maryland State Bar Association); Prince George's County Bar Association.
Biographical Information
Born, Peoria, Illinois, March 30, 1975; Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, 1993; University of North Carolina at Greensboro, B.A., Economics and Political Science, 1998; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 2003; Field Coordinator, Development Department, People for the American Way, 1999-2000; Legislative Aide to Maryland Senate President, 2000-04; Law Clerk to Judge James J. Lombardi, Prince George's County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, 2004-05; Attorney, Law Offices of Donna L. Crary, P.A., 2005-.
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