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Delegate Wendell R. Beitzel

Beitzel, Wendell R.
District
1A
County
Garrett and Allegany
Committee Assignment(s)
Appropriations Committee
Annapolis Info
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
Interim Info
2287 Rock Lodge Road
Accident, MD 21520
Phone 301-387-6950
Contact
wendell.beitzel@house.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 1A
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0219 /CH0162 (SB0115/CH0161)
Title
Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board - Membership and Duties
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0801 (SB0501/CH0698)
Title
State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Purpose, Use, and Funding - Alterations
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0853 (SB0718)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Garrett County - Bloomington Water Distribution System
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0947 (SB0958)
Title
Natural Resources - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Purpose and Authorized Use of Funds
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1077 (SB1070)
Title
Wetlands and Waterways Program – State–Owned Lakes – Structural Shoreline Stabilization
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1182 (SB0988)
Title
Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1184
Title
Criminal Law - Theft of a Firearm - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1207
Title
Public Health - Ibogaine Treatment Study Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1401 /CH0169
Title
Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1405 (SB0605)
Title
Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Phased Restoration of County Share
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1734 (SB1123/CH0701)
Title
Garrett County - Regulation of Animals - Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1757 (SB1124)
Title
Garrett County – Pretrial Release, Work Release, and Home Detention Programs
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)
HB0007 /CH0172 (SB0182/CH0173)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Feed the Hungry Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0036 /CH0580
Title
Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0243 /CH0177 (SB0968/CH0178)
Title
Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service - Study and Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0318 (SB0212)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0398
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0502 /CH0309
Title
Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604)
Title
Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0589 (SB0191)
Title
Income Tax - Itemized Deductions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0603 (SB1033)
Title
Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Disciplinary Proceedings - Students and Student Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0792
Title
Firearms - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0807 /CH0330 (SB0516/CH0331)
Title
Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Distribution
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0818
Title
Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0850
Title
Solid Waste Management and Recycling – Mattresses and Box Springs
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)
HB0890
Title
Correctional Services - Parole Eligibility - Violent Crime Involving a Firearm
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0909 (SB0862)
Title
Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0957
Title
Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1009 /CH0090
Title
Workgroup on the Licensing of Food Service Facilities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1022
Title
Congressional Districts - Standards
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1048
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1069 /CH0582 (SB1269)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members
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)
HB1091 (SB1030)
Title
Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Fund - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1110 /CH0244
Title
Public Schools – Health and Safety Best Practices – Digital Devices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1122 (SB0959)
Title
Natural Resources - Hunting - Black Bears
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1146
Title
Income Tax - Rates and Itemized Deductions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1181 /CH0156
Title
State Personnel - Disabled Veterans - Interviews for Noncompetitive Appointment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1190 (SB0318/CH0577)
Title
Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1214
Title
Public Safety - Trauma-Affected Veterans Training Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1230 /CH0170 (SB0960/CH0171)
Title
Maryland Historical Trust - Property Subject to Historic Preservation Easement - Application for Change or Alteration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1245 /CH0789
Title
Task Force on the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1277
Title
Income Tax - Elimination of the Marriage Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1295 /CH0584 (SB0989/CH0583)
Title
One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credits - Simplification and Alteration
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)
HB1308
Title
State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1322 (SB0166)
Title
Corporate Income Tax - Federal Repatriation Holiday
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1337
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Active, Reserve, or Retired Military
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1338 (SB0817)
Title
Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1345
Title
Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas
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)
HB1411 (SB0346)
Title
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Reinstatement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1413
Title
Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1424
Title
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
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)
HB1515
Title
Public Safety - Length of Service Award Programs - Statewide Service
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1522
Title
Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1531 (SB0921)
Title
Task Force on the Premature Discharge of Patients With Substance Use Disorders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1569 (SB0901)
Title
Local Infrastructure Fast Track for Maryland Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1579 (SB0922)
Title
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Facilities - ASAM Criteria Assessments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1659 (SB0789)
Title
Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Purchases
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0005
Title
Exposure to Pornography - Public Health Crisis
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0006 (SJ0008)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0009 (SJ0001)
Title
Exposure of Minors to Pornography - Degradation of Public Health
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0100 (SB0199)
Title
Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0101 (SB0197)
Title
Crimes - Firearms - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0102 (SB0198)
Title
Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0346 (SB0297)
Title
Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0348 (SB0293)
Title
Commonsense Spending Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0350 (SB0300)
Title
Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0351 (SB0301)
Title
Protect Our Students Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0352 (SB0295)
Title
Transparency Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0353 (SB0298)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0355 (SB0302)
Title
Accountability in Education Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0356 (SB0307)
Title
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0357 (SB0311)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0362 (SB0312)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0363 (SB0305)
Title
More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0364 (SB0310)
Title
CyberMaryland Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380)
Title
Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0875 (SB0733)
Title
Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018
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
HB0219 /CH0162 (SB0115/CH0161) Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board - Membership and Duties Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162
Environment and Transportation
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0801 (SB0501/CH0698) State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Purpose, Use, and Funding - Alterations Primary 1 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0853 (SB0718) Creation of a State Debt - Garrett County - Bloomington Water Distribution System Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0947 (SB0958) Natural Resources - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Purpose and Authorized Use of Funds Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1077 (SB1070) Wetlands and Waterways Program – State–Owned Lakes – Structural Shoreline Stabilization Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1182 (SB0988) Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 3:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/22/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB1184 Criminal Law - Theft of a Firearm - Penalty Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1207 Public Health - Ibogaine Treatment Study Program Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1401 /CH0169 Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2018 Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169
Economic Matters
2/19/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1405 (SB0605) Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Phased Restoration of County Share Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
HB1734 (SB1123/CH0701) Garrett County - Regulation of Animals - Enforcement Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1757 (SB1124) Garrett County – Pretrial Release, Work Release, and Home Detention Programs 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
HB0007 /CH0172 (SB0182/CH0173) Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Feed the Hungry Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 172
Ways and Means
1/17/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0036 /CH0580 Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 580
Appropriations
2/08/2018 - 2:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0243 /CH0177 (SB0968/CH0178) Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service - Study and Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
Economic Matters
2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0318 (SB0212) Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0398 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0502 /CH0309 Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604) Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603
Ways and Means
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0589 (SB0191) Income Tax - Itemized Deductions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0603 (SB1033) Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Disciplinary Proceedings - Students and Student Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495) Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494
Environment and Transportation
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0792 Firearms - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0807 /CH0330 (SB0516/CH0331) Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Distribution Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330
Environment and Transportation
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0818 Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0850 Solid Waste Management and Recycling – Mattresses and Box Springs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
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
HB0890 Correctional Services - Parole Eligibility - Violent Crime Involving a Firearm Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0909 (SB0862) Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations and Judiciary)
Health and Government Operations
3/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0957 Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1009 /CH0090 Workgroup on the Licensing of Food Service Facilities Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 90
Health and Government Operations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1022 Congressional Districts - Standards Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB1048 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1069 /CH0582 (SB1269) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 582
Ways and Means
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/28/2018 - 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
HB1091 (SB1030) Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Fund - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2018 - 2:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1110 /CH0244 Public Schools – Health and Safety Best Practices – Digital Devices Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244
Ways and Means
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1122 (SB0959) Natural Resources - Hunting - Black Bears Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
HB1146 Income Tax - Rates and Itemized Deductions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1181 /CH0156 State Personnel - Disabled Veterans - Interviews for Noncompetitive Appointment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 156
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1190 (SB0318/CH0577) Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Alteration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1214 Public Safety - Trauma-Affected Veterans Training Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1230 /CH0170 (SB0960/CH0171) Maryland Historical Trust - Property Subject to Historic Preservation Easement - Application for Change or Alteration Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 170
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1245 /CH0789 Task Force on the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 789
Appropriations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1277 Income Tax - Elimination of the Marriage Penalty Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1295 /CH0584 (SB0989/CH0583) One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credits - Simplification and Alteration Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 584
Ways and Means
3/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
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
HB1308 State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1322 (SB0166) Corporate Income Tax - Federal Repatriation Holiday Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1337 Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Active, Reserve, or Retired Military Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1338 (SB0817) Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1345 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
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
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
HB1411 (SB0346) Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Reinstatement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1413 Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1424 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/09/2018 - 2:00 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
HB1515 Public Safety - Length of Service Award Programs - Statewide Service Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1522 Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1531 (SB0921) Task Force on the Premature Discharge of Patients With Substance Use Disorders Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1569 (SB0901) Local Infrastructure Fast Track for Maryland Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation)
Environment and Transportation
Appropriations
HB1579 (SB0922) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Facilities - ASAM Criteria Assessments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1659 (SB0789) Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Purchases Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HJ0005 Exposure to Pornography - Public Health Crisis Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/19/2018 - 3:00 PM
HJ0006 (SJ0008) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HJ0009 (SJ0001) Exposure of Minors to Pornography - Degradation of Public Health Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/19/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0100 (SB0199) Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0101 (SB0197) Crimes - Firearms - Penalties By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0102 (SB0198) Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0346 (SB0297) Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0348 (SB0293) Commonsense Spending Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0350 (SB0300) Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0351 (SB0301) Protect Our Students Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0352 (SB0295) Transparency Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/19/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0353 (SB0298) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0355 (SB0302) Accountability in Education Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB0356 (SB0307) General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0357 (SB0311) Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0362 (SB0312) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0363 (SB0305) More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0364 (SB0310) CyberMaryland Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380) Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379
Appropriations
2/15/2018 - 3:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0875 (SB0733) Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Beitzel, Wendell R.
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
Current Assignments
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.
Awards
Charles McC.Mathias, Jr., Award, House of Delegates, 2018.
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.
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