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 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3435
Fax 301-858-3040
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309 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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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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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0268 (SB0240/CH0464) | Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program - Alterations to the Award of Scholarship Funds | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0282 (SB0142) | State Designations - Maryland State Amphibian - Long-Tailed Salamander | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0405 (SB0213) | Natural Resources - State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Mandatory Funding and Repeal of Termination Date | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0406 /CH0362 | Wetlands and Waterways Program - State-Owned Lakes - Structural Shoreline Stabilization | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362 |
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| HB0407 /CH0119 (SB0217/CH0120) | Garrett County - Pretrial Release, Work Release, and Home Detention Programs | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 119 |
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| HB0408 | Natural Resources - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0721 (SB0665) | Health Insurance - Policy of Group Health Insurance - Associations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0722 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Firearm | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0723 /CH0689 (SB0547/CH0690) | Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 689 |
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| HB0728 | State Parks and Forests - Hunting - Use of Off-Road Vehicles | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1146 (SB0664) | Criminal Procedure - Forfeiture of Firearms - Sale to Dealer | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| HB1410 /CH0363 | Upper Potomac River Commission - Pension Plans | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 |
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| HB0098 (SB0193) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Retiree Participation in the State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0132 (SB0180/CH0428) | Education - Robotics Grant Program - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0331 /CH0174 (SB0133/CH0173) | Farm Area Motor Vehicles - Registration and Authorized Use | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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| HB0369 | Admissions and Amusement Tax - Limitations on Municipal Corporations - Drive-In Movies and Roller Skating Rinks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0371 | State Board of Education - Financial Literacy Curriculum - Graduation Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0375 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0386 | Admissions and Amusement Tax - Limitations on Municipal Corporations - Agricultural Tourism | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0463 (SB0110) | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0477 /CH0240 (SB0292/CH0239) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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| HB0481 /CH0365 | Criminal Law - Sale of a Minor - Felony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 365 |
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| HB0490 | State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan - Termination of Coverage for Retirees - Exemptions and Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0515 /CH0369 | Municipalities - Municipal Infraction Proceedings - Designation of a Building Inspector or an Enforcement Officer to Testify | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 369 |
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| HB0534 (SB0519) | Public Schools - State Aid for School Construction - Eligible Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0536 | Education - Public Charter Schools - Virtual Learning Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0542 /CH0372 (SB0149) | Task Force to Study Crime Classification and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 372 |
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| HB0598 | Calculation of Taxable Income - Itemized Deductions - Property Taxes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0631 | High School Graduation Requirements - Student Service - Fire-Fighting Training and Volunteer Hours | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0696 (SB0430) | Maryland Health Care Commission - Authorized Prescribers - Reporting of Financial Gratuities or Incentives | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0724 | Legislative Districts - Single-Member Delegate Districts (One Person One Vote Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0777 /CH0296 (SB0694) | Commercial Law – Credit Card Processors – Merchant Processing Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 296 |
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| HB0781 (SB1007) | Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Church or Religious Organization Property (Parishioner Protection Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0808 /CH0278 | Weed Control - Noxious Weeds - Regulations and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 278 |
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| HB0815 (SB0922/CH0530) | Public Health – Milk – Labeling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0817 | State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0834 (SB0706) | Public Safety – Assault Weapons – Replacements (Legally Owned Firearms Replacement Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| HB0836 (SB0650) | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0854 (SB0951) | Income Tax Rates - Reductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0864 (SB0675) | Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Petition for Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0873 | Task Force on Tax Policy, Reform, and Fairness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0902 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - College Savings Plan Contributions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0921 (SB1036) | Environment - Conowingo Dam - Water Quality Certification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0933 | Abortion - Detection of Fetal Heartbeat | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1042 | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Total Loss Value | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1195 | Health - Maryland Fetal Heartbeat Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1214 | Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property (Stand Your Ground Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1328 | Election Law - Electioneering Boundary Line | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HJ0005 | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HJ0008 (SJ0004) | Conowingo Dam - Pollution Cleanup - Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HJ0009 /JR0001 (SJ0002/JR0002) | Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 1 |
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| HJ0011 | Women Veterans Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0148 (SB0165) | Safe Schools Maryland Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0150 (SB0174) | More Opportunities for Marylanders Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0152 (SB0167) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Expansion Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0155 /CH0385 (SB0164/CH0386) | Maryland Department of Health - Capital and Grant Programs - State Grants | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385 |
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| HB0157 (SB0173) | State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0158 (SB0169) | State Personnel Recruitment Modernization Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0229 (SB0176) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0231 (SB0161) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0232 (SB0207) | Transparency Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0234 (SB0162) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0397 /CH0301 (SB0339/CH0302) | Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System (Carl Henn's Law) | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301 |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | House Initiative | Senate Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| Broadford Park Amphitheater | Introduced | Garrett | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
| Garrett County Animal Shelter | Introduced | Garrett | $72,000 | $0 | |||||
| Garrett County Historical Museum | Introduced | Garrett | $97,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |||
| Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department | Introduced | Garrett | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 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
- 2012 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past House Service
- Deputy Minority Whip, 2015-2018; 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; 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
- Allegany County Delegation, 2009-2016; 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, three grandchildren.
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