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Delegate Ben Barnes

Barnes, Ben
District
21
County
Prince George's and Anne Arundel
Committee Assignment(s)
Appropriations Committee
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)
HB0163
Title
University of Maryland University College - Collective Bargaining - Adjunct Faculty
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0904
Title
Gun–Free Higher Education Zones
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0914 (SB0331)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - College Park Early Learning Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0926 (SB0724)
Title
Creation of a State Debt – Prince George’s County – Riverfront Park Hiker and Biker Path
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0933
Title
Housing and Community Development - Rental Allowance Program - Eligibility
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0968 /CH0397 (SB0092/CH0398)
Title
Maryland School Overcrowding Reduction Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1042 /CH0784
Title
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Benefit Cap Increase
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1049 /CH0725 (SB0895/CH0726)
Title
State Police Retirement System - Deferred Retirement Option Program - Alterations
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1226 (SB0517)
Title
Career Apprenticeship Investment Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1430
Title
Health Occupations - Podiatric Physicians
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1830
Title
Higher Education - Maryland Community College Universal Scholarships - Established
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003)
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)
HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015)
Title
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0312 /CH0619
Title
Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0335 (SB0338)
Title
State Personnel – Grievance Procedures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575)
Title
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0370 /CH0353 (SB0279/CH0354)
Title
Metro Board Member Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0372 /CH0352 (SB0277/CH0351)
Title
Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0430 /CH0563 (SB0379/CH0564)
Title
Education - Child Care Subsidies - Mandatory Funding Levels
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0516 (SB0596)
Title
Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0519 (SB0422)
Title
Income Tax - Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses - Income Eligibility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0531 /CH0544 (SB0445/CH0545)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Operation When Approaching Vehicle With Visual Signals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0538 (SB0651)
Title
Environment - Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0547 /CH0555 (SB0373/CH0556)
Title
Education – Head Start Program – Annual Appropriation (The Ulysses Currie Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0548 (SB1073)
Title
Privately Owned Transportation Projects - Construction and Authorization to Use State-Owned Rights-of-Way and Property - Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0566 (SB0195)
Title
Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0592 (SB0327)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Bernie House
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0614 (SB0390)
Title
Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0629 (SB0568)
Title
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Retiree Dependent Participation in the Maryland Rx Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0637 (SB1004)
Title
Counties - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Hearing and Approval Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0638 (SB1005)
Title
Counties and Municipalities - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Agreements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0642
Title
Education - Dual Language Immersion Program - Authorization
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0664 (SB0543)
Title
Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0679 /CH0035
Title
County Boards of Education - Length of School Year - Adjustments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0683
Title
Criminal Law - Assault of Public Transportation Operator - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0713 (SB1027)
Title
Higher Education - Transfer Student Education Records - Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236)
Title
Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0819 /CH0253 (SB0741)
Title
Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Appeals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0856 /CH0612 (SB0647/CH0611)
Title
Earned Income Tax Credit – Individuals Without Qualifying Children – Repeal of Minimum Age Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0864 /CH0023 (SB0654/CH0026)
Title
Collective Bargaining - Memorandum of Understanding - Continuation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0878
Title
Public Utilities - Renewable Energy - Electric and Gas Bills (100% Clean Renewable Energy Equity Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0888 (SB0707/CH0252)
Title
Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Rapid Fire Trigger Activator
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0908 /CH0715 (SB0271/CH0716)
Title
Health Insurance - Coverage of Fertility Preservation Procedures for Iatrogenic Infertility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0913 /CH0395 (SB0607/CH0394)
Title
Higher Education – Sexual Assault Policy – Disciplinary Proceedings Provisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0920 (SB0705)
Title
Public Safety - SWAT Team Activation and Deployment - Reports
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1017 /CH0024 (SB0677/CH0027)
Title
State Personnel – Collective Bargaining – Exclusive Representative Access to New Employee Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1039
Title
Income Tax – Itemized Deductions on State Income Tax Return
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1074 /CH0400
Title
Public Institutions of Higher Education - Priority Registration for Members of the Armed Forces
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1089 (SB0894)
Title
Metro Oversight Enhancement Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1098 (SB0515)
Title
Career and Technology Education and Workforce Investment Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1154
Title
Teachers and Teacher Preparation Programs - Bilingual Certification and Instruction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1167 (SB1011)
Title
Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1194 (SB1023)
Title
Health – Drug Cost Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1206
Title
Department of Information Technology - Remote Access Information Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1215 /CH0445 (SB0630)
Title
Nursing Homes - Partial Payment for Services Provided
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1223
Title
Tuition Stabilization Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1224 (SB1218/CH0748)
Title
Ending Youth Homelessness Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1238 (SB1203)
Title
Higher Education - Sexual Assault Response Training - Requirements and Grant Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1283 /CH0450
Title
Health Insurance - Prescription Contraceptives - Coverage for Single Dispensing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1298 (SB1178)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1302 /CH0250
Title
Public Safety – Extreme Risk Protective Orders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1341 (SB0933/CH0419)
Title
College Affordability – Maryland 529 Plans and Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit – Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1388 (SB0597)
Title
Community Colleges - Supplemental Services and Supports for Students With Disabilities Grant Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1400 /CH0307
Title
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1453 (SB0732)
Title
Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1461
Title
Criminal Procedure – Immigration – Supporting All Families Everywhere (SAFE Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1473 /CH0527
Title
Public Health - Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program at Institutions of Higher Education
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1476
Title
Education - Supplemental Prekindergarten Grant - Eligibility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1483 /CH0287
Title
Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1536 (SB0546)
Title
Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1541 (SB0994)
Title
Disclosure of Tax Benefits - Nonprofit Hospitals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1556
Title
Public-Private Partnerships - Public Notice of Solicitations and Approval of Agreements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1595
Title
Education - Per Pupil Adequacy Target Grant - Established
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1596 /CH0738 (SB1010/CH0739)
Title
Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1624 (SB0764/CH0472)
Title
Local Governments - Income Tax Disparity Grants - Amounts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1626
Title
Public Information Act - Motor Vehicle Administration - Warrant or Subpoena for Personal Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1646 /CH0251 (SB1036)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357)
Title
Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1795 /CH0006
Title
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Establishment of a Reinsurance Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1832
Title
Education - Public Schools - Threat Assessment Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0011 (SJ0007)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0164 /CH0248 (SB0176/CH0249)
Title
Judges' Retirement System - Mandatory Retirement Age - Clarification of Eligibility for Allowance
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1012 /CH0727 (SB0899/CH0728)
Title
State Retirement and Pension System - Investment Division
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1018 /CH0723 (SB0784/CH0724)
Title
Pensions - Administrative and Operational Expenses - Limitation and Calculation
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1019 (SB0699/CH0509)
Title
Alternate Contributory Pension Selection - Former Members - Member Contributions
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1020 (SB0178)
Title
State Retirement and Pension System - Board of Trustees - Oath
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0163 University of Maryland University College - Collective Bargaining - Adjunct Faculty Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0904 Gun–Free Higher Education Zones Primary 1 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Appropriations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0914 (SB0331) Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - College Park Early Learning Center Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 12:00 PM
HB0926 (SB0724) Creation of a State Debt – Prince George’s County – Riverfront Park Hiker and Biker Path Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 12:00 PM
HB0933 Housing and Community Development - Rental Allowance Program - Eligibility Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0968 /CH0397 (SB0092/CH0398) Maryland School Overcrowding Reduction Act of 2018 Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 397
Appropriations
2/15/2018 - 3:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB1042 /CH0784 Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Benefit Cap Increase Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 784
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2018 - 9:00 AM
HB1049 /CH0725 (SB0895/CH0726) State Police Retirement System - Deferred Retirement Option Program - Alterations Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 725
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2018 - 9:00 AM
HB1226 (SB0517) Career Apprenticeship Investment Act Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Appropriations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
HB1430 Health Occupations - Podiatric Physicians Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1830 Higher Education - Maryland Community College Universal Scholarships - Established Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4
Judiciary
1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015) Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0312 /CH0619 Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0335 (SB0338) State Personnel – Grievance Procedures Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
Appropriations
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575) Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 574
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0370 /CH0353 (SB0279/CH0354) Metro Board Member Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 353
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0372 /CH0352 (SB0277/CH0351) Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0430 /CH0563 (SB0379/CH0564) Education - Child Care Subsidies - Mandatory Funding Levels Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 563
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0516 (SB0596) Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0519 (SB0422) Income Tax - Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses - Income Eligibility Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0531 /CH0544 (SB0445/CH0545) Motor Vehicles - Operation When Approaching Vehicle With Visual Signals Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 544
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0538 (SB0651) Environment - Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
HB0547 /CH0555 (SB0373/CH0556) Education – Head Start Program – Annual Appropriation (The Ulysses Currie Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555
Appropriations
2/08/2018 - 2:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0548 (SB1073) Privately Owned Transportation Projects - Construction and Authorization to Use State-Owned Rights-of-Way and Property - Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0566 (SB0195) Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0592 (SB0327) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Bernie House Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
HB0614 (SB0390) Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0629 (SB0568) State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Retiree Dependent Participation in the Maryland Rx Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0637 (SB1004) Counties - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Hearing and Approval Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0638 (SB1005) Counties and Municipalities - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Agreements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0642 Education - Dual Language Immersion Program - Authorization Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/16/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0664 (SB0543) Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0679 /CH0035 County Boards of Education - Length of School Year - Adjustments Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0683 Criminal Law - Assault of Public Transportation Operator - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0713 (SB1027) Higher Education - Transfer Student Education Records - Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236) Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0819 /CH0253 (SB0741) Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Appeals Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0856 /CH0612 (SB0647/CH0611) Earned Income Tax Credit – Individuals Without Qualifying Children – Repeal of Minimum Age Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0864 /CH0023 (SB0654/CH0026) Collective Bargaining - Memorandum of Understanding - Continuation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 23
Appropriations
2/23/2018 - 2:00 PM
Finance
HB0878 Public Utilities - Renewable Energy - Electric and Gas Bills (100% Clean Renewable Energy Equity Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/05/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0888 (SB0707/CH0252) Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Rapid Fire Trigger Activator Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Judiciary
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0908 /CH0715 (SB0271/CH0716) Health Insurance - Coverage of Fertility Preservation Procedures for Iatrogenic Infertility Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 715
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0913 /CH0395 (SB0607/CH0394) Higher Education – Sexual Assault Policy – Disciplinary Proceedings Provisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 395
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0920 (SB0705) Public Safety - SWAT Team Activation and Deployment - Reports Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1017 /CH0024 (SB0677/CH0027) State Personnel – Collective Bargaining – Exclusive Representative Access to New Employee Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 24
Appropriations
2/23/2018 - 2:00 PM
Finance
HB1039 Income Tax – Itemized Deductions on State Income Tax Return Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1074 /CH0400 Public Institutions of Higher Education - Priority Registration for Members of the Armed Forces Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 400
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1089 (SB0894) Metro Oversight Enhancement Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0)
Environment and Transportation
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1098 (SB0515) Career and Technology Education and Workforce Investment Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Appropriations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
HB1154 Teachers and Teacher Preparation Programs - Bilingual Certification and Instruction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1167 (SB1011) Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1194 (SB1023) Health – Drug Cost Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance
Health and Government Operations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1206 Department of Information Technology - Remote Access Information Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1215 /CH0445 (SB0630) Nursing Homes - Partial Payment for Services Provided Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445
Health and Government Operations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1223 Tuition Stabilization Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1224 (SB1218/CH0748) Ending Youth Homelessness Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1238 (SB1203) Higher Education - Sexual Assault Response Training - Requirements and Grant Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
HB1283 /CH0450 Health Insurance - Prescription Contraceptives - Coverage for Single Dispensing Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1298 (SB1178) General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1302 /CH0250 Public Safety – Extreme Risk Protective Orders Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 250
Judiciary
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/23/2018 - 11:30 AM
HB1341 (SB0933/CH0419) College Affordability – Maryland 529 Plans and Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit – Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Appropriations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1388 (SB0597) Community Colleges - Supplemental Services and Supports for Students With Disabilities Grant Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB1400 /CH0307 State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1453 (SB0732) Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/05/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB1461 Criminal Procedure – Immigration – Supporting All Families Everywhere (SAFE Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1473 /CH0527 Public Health - Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program at Institutions of Higher Education Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 527
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1476 Education - Supplemental Prekindergarten Grant - Eligibility Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1483 /CH0287 Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1536 (SB0546) Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1541 (SB0994) Disclosure of Tax Benefits - Nonprofit Hospitals Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1556 Public-Private Partnerships - Public Notice of Solicitations and Approval of Agreements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1595 Education - Per Pupil Adequacy Target Grant - Established Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB1596 /CH0738 (SB1010/CH0739) Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1624 (SB0764/CH0472) Local Governments - Income Tax Disparity Grants - Amounts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Appropriations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB1626 Public Information Act - Motor Vehicle Administration - Warrant or Subpoena for Personal Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1646 /CH0251 (SB1036) Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357) Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Appropriations
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
HB1795 /CH0006 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Establishment of a Reinsurance Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 6
Health and Government Operations
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB1832 Education - Public Schools - Threat Assessment Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ0011 (SJ0007) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/05/2018 - 3:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0164 /CH0248 (SB0176/CH0249) Judges' Retirement System - Mandatory Retirement Age - Clarification of Eligibility for Allowance By Request - Other 6 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 248
Appropriations
2/08/2018 - 2:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2018 - 9:00 AM
HB1012 /CH0727 (SB0899/CH0728) State Retirement and Pension System - Investment Division By Request - Other 6 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 727
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2018 - 9:00 AM
HB1018 /CH0723 (SB0784/CH0724) Pensions - Administrative and Operational Expenses - Limitation and Calculation By Request - Other 6 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 723
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2018 - 9:00 AM
HB1019 (SB0699/CH0509) Alternate Contributory Pension Selection - Former Members - Member Contributions By Request - Other 6 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2018 - 9:00 AM
HB1020 (SB0178) State Retirement and Pension System - Board of Trustees - Oath By Request - Other 6 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 3:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 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
2015 Appropriations Committee
2015 Vice Chair, Education and Economic Development Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
2015 Chair, Oversight Committee on Pensions of the Appropriations Committee
2015 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
2015 House Chair, Spending Affordability Committee
2015 House Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions
2007- Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Past House Service
Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Workers’ Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2012-2015; Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committ, 2011-2015; Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Judiciary Committee, 2007-2011; Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2007-2011; Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, 2015-2016.
Public Service
Prince George's County Surcharge Exemptions for Projects Near Transit Properties Workgroup, 2017-; Task Force to Study Exemptions from Higher Education Ethics Requirements and Procurement Rules to Facilitate Technology Transfer, 2015-2016; Clean Energy Technical Education Task Force, 2013-2014; Vice Chair, Maryland-National Capital Parks & 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.
Awards
Award of Special Recognition, Maryland Legal Services Corporation, 2017.
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., 2005-2011; Partner, Hall, Butler, Macleay & Barnes, LLC., 2011 -; Married.
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