Legislation
Delegate Wendell R. Beitzel
- District
- 1A
- County
- Garrett and Allegany
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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309 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3435 | 301-858-3435
Toll-free in MD
Fax 301-858-3040
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309 House Office Building
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2287 Rock Lodge Road
Accident, MD 21520 - Phone 301-387-6950
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2287 Rock Lodge Road
- Contact
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wendell.beitzel@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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| HB0477 /CH0404 (SB0396/CH0405) | Natural Resources - Protection and Restoration of State-Owned Lakes | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 404 |
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| HB0758 (SB0591/CH0695) | Garrett County - Payment to Rescue Squads | Primary | 1 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB0929 /CH0144 | Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages - Licenses and Sunday Sales | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 144 |
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| HB0930 (SB0640) | Municipalities and Counties - Local Roads - Regulation of Travel by Heavy-Weight Vehicles | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0973 (SB0787) | Garrett County Commissioners - Marijuana Facilities - Location | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1372 | Public Health - Ibogaine Treatment Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1380 (SB0978) | Public Safety - State Fire Marshal - Appointment and Term | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1461 (SB0980) | Environment - Natural Gas and Oil Interest Restitution Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1542 (SB1068) | Creation of a State Debt - Garrett County - Believe in Tomorrow Children's House at Deep Creek Lake | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1629 (SB1141) | Natural Resources - Hunting Licenses - Fox Hunting and Chasing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0023 (SB0341/CH0696) | Vehicle Laws - School Vehicles - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB0177 /CH0789 | Killing or Wounding Black Bears - Penalties - Exemption for Protection of Managed Honey Bee Colonies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 789 |
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| HB0223 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Electricity Consumption by Small Business Located in Qualified Distressed County | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0232 /CH0829 | Correctional Services - Commissioner's Duties - Staffing Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 829 |
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| HB0316 (SB0428) | State Board of Pharmacy - Dispensing of Drugs Containing Controlled Dangerous Substances - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0368 | Hunting and Fishing Licenses and Stamps - Seniors, Veterans, and Military Personnel (Howard's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0440 (SB0055) | Employers of Ex-Offenders - Liability for Negligent Hiring or Inadequate Supervision - Immunity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0532 (SB1133) | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0539 | Election Law - Voter Registration and Absentee Voting - Proof of Citizenship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0550 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0576 (SB0603) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0623 (SB0959) | Higher Education - Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Reimbursement of Certificate and License Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0627 /CH0522 | Motor Fuel Tax Refund - Demand Response Trips | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 522 |
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| HB0684 /CH0006 (SB1024/CH0607) | Education - State Grants for Education Aid | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 6 |
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| HB0704 | Education - Identity Protection and Credit Monitoring Services (Student Identity Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Ways and Means |
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| HB0705 | Education - PARCC Testing - Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0728 | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0811 /CH0472 (SB0663) | Allegany County and Prince George's County - Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds - Use of Local Impact Grants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 472 |
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| HB0812 (SB1032) | Family Law - Grandparent Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0827 | Public Safety - Secretary of State Police - Temporary Firearms Training Waiver | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0856 (SB0693) | Co-Prescribing Naloxone Saves Lives Act of 2017 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0866 (SB1089) | Primary and Secondary Education - Health and Safety Guidelines and Procedures - Digital Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0869 /CH0580 (SB0553) | Recovery Residence Residential Rights Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 580 |
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| HB0891 | Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario) |
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| HB0933 | General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0949 (SB0739) | Procurement and Pensions - State Sanctions - Discriminatory Boycott of Israel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1018 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1035 /CH0077 (SB0558/CH0076) | Motor Vehicles - Seasonal Exceptional Milk Hauling Permit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 77 |
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| HB1038 | Income Tax - Rates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1084 (SB1104) | Income Tax Credit - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1101 (SB0576) | Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - State Correctional Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1158 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Comprehensive Dental Benefits for Adults - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1165 | Estates - Duties of Guardian of the Person - Fostering and Preserving Family Relationships | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1229 (SB1105) | Correctional Facilities - Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Proximity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1338 | Alcoholic Beverages - Wholesalers - Payment on Delivery | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1347 (SB0877) | Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1351 (SB0458) | Education - Foreign Language Requirement - Computer Programming Language Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Ways and Means |
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| HB1355 | Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1412 | Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day and Easter Monday | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1420 | Alcoholic Beverages - Modern Brewery License | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1433 /CH0698 (SB0397/CH0699) | Local Income Tax Overpayments - Local Reserve Account Repayment - Forgiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 698 |
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| HB1491 (SB0721) | Public Institutions of Higher Education - Events Held by Conservation Organizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1502 | Task Force to Expand Dual Language Programs in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB1528 | Income Tax - Oyster Shell Recycling Credit - Sunset Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1646 (SB1078) | Creation of a State Debt - Lutheran Mission Society Compassion Centers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0369 (SB0316) | Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (The Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0371 (SB0312) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0375 (SB0321) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0378 (SB0318) | Cybersecurity Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Eligibility and Sunset Extension | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0394 (SB0317/CH0149) | More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0399 (SB0320) | Student Debt Relief Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0402 (SB0307/CH0030) | Repeal of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016 (Road Kill Bill Repeal) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB0406 /CH0362 (SB0315) | Clean Cars Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362 |
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| HB0410 /CH0364 (SB0313/CH0365) | Economic Development - Maryland Energy Innovation Institute | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 364 |
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| HB0417 /CH0366 (SB0314/CH0367) | Clean Water Commerce Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 366 |
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| HB0632 /CH0152 (SB0308/CH0151) | Child Abuse - Sex Trafficking (Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 152 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Deputy Minority Whip
- 2009- Appropriations Committee
- 2011- Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2009- Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2009- Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Spending Affordability Committee
- 2015 Chair, Western Maryland House Delegation
- 2007 Chair, Garrett County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Joint Committee on Pensions, 2015-2017; Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2009; Government Operations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2009; Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2009; Chair, Allegany House Delegation, 2007-2016.
- Public Service
- Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission, 2014-2016; Allegany County Delegation, 2009-; Task Force to Study Gypsy Moth Infestation, 2008-2009; Youth Centers Advisory Board, 2008-; Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, 2007-; Maryland Tourism Development Board, 2007-; Chair, Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission, 5th Commission District, 2004-2007; Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission, 5th Commission District, 2003-2004; Governor's Commission on the Structure and Efficiency of State Government, 2003; Board of County Commissioners, Garrett County, 1998-2002; Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board, 1998-; Upper Potomac River Commission, 1986-.
- Memberships
- Board of Directors, Maryland Association of Counties, 1998-2002; National Federation of Independent Businesses; National Association for the Self-Employed; Garrett County Chamber of Commerce; Garrett National Bank; Water Environment Federation; American Legion Post no. 71; Fraternal Order of the Elks, Lodge no. 2481; Founding Member, Deep Creek Lake Business Association; Founding Member and Former President, Garrett Woods Chapter, Whitetails Unlimited; Former President and Former Director, Garrett County Promotion Council; Former Director, American Trust Bank.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Accident, Maryland, January 17, 1943; Fairmont State College, B.S., Biology, 1964; Frostburg State College, M.S., Management, 1978; Frostburg State University, M.B.A., 1988; Served in U.S. Army, 1965-68; Microbiologist, National Institute of Health, 1968-71; Assistant Director of Environmental Health, Garrett County Health Department, 1971-81; Business Owner, Point View Inn and Motel (part owner), 1973-78; Business Owner, Starlite Motel & Restaurant, 1978-83; Administrator, Garrett County Sanitary District, 1981-98; Business Owner, Point View Inn & Motel, 1981-2003; Director of Infrastructure Development, D.C. Development LLC, 2003-06; Business Owner, Accident Bakery, 2005-; Farmer since 1983; President, Beitzel Enterprises, Inc.; Member, St. Paul's Lutheran Church; Married, Two children, Two grandchildren.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:28 PM