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Delegate Benjamin Brooks

Brooks, Benjamin
District
10
County
Baltimore
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
304 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3352 | 301-858-3352
Toll-free in MD
Interim Info
8419 Liberty Road
Suite B
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Phone 410-841-3352 | 301-858-3352
Contact
Benjamin.Brooks@house.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 10
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1244
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals Under the Age of 65 Years
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1295 (SB0533)
Title
Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1391 (SB0801)
Title
Baltimore County - Class 5 Brewery
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1482
Title
Health - Medical Cannabis Grower, Processor, and Dispensary Licenses - Sale or Transfer and Forfeiture
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1541 (SB0910/CH0509)
Title
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Operations
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0001 /CH0001 (SB0230)
Title
Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0005 /CH0020 (SB0403/CH0815)
Title
Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0112 /CH0506
Title
Interest Rate on Tax Deficiencies and Refunds - Rounding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0181
Title
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Guidelines for Use of Electronic Control Devices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0189
Title
Hospitals - Substance Use Treatment Demonstration Program - Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0242
Title
Vehicle Laws - Use of Handheld Telephone While Driving - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0255 /CH0159 (SB0349/CH0158)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Victims' Rights - Disposal of Rape Kit Evidence and Notification
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0266 /CH0332 (SB0327/CH0331)
Title
Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Financial Aid - Reduction Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0269 /CH0637 (SB0531/CH0638)
Title
Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0290 /CH0719 (SB0536)
Title
Maryland Transportation Authority - Third Generation-Electronic Toll Collection System
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0349 /CH0181 (SB0807/CH0180)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Wages Paid to Qualified Veteran Employees (Hire Our Veterans Act of 2017)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0367
Title
Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission - Mid-Atlantic States Regional Districting Process
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0368
Title
Hunting and Fishing Licenses and Stamps - Seniors, Veterans, and Military Personnel (Howard's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0373 /CH0475 (SB0226/CH0476)
Title
Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0401 (SB0196)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Imposition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0425 /CH0844 (SB0651/CH0843)
Title
Public Schools - Suspensions and Expulsions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0453
Title
Tax Sales - Water Liens - Moratorium
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0464 /CH0466
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Exhibition Permit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0466 (SB0870)
Title
Prevailing Wage - Tax Increment Financing Developments - Application
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0468
Title
Procurement - Prevailing Wage - Application to Leased Properties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0487 (SB0267)
Title
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Composition and Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0496
Title
Baltimore County - Nuisance Actions - Community Association Standing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0514 /CH0780 (SB0184/CH0014)
Title
Energy Efficiency Programs - Calculation of Program Savings and Consideration of Cost-Effectiveness
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0523 /CH0814 (SB0119)
Title
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vaping Liquid - Licensing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0564
Title
Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0580 (SB0476)
Title
Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0643
Title
Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans - Eligibility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0666 (SB0437)
Title
Public Health - Expensive Drugs - Manufacturer Reporting and Drug Price Transparency Advisory Committee
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0669 /CH0197
Title
Public Schools - Boards of Education - Anonymous Two-Way Electronic Tip Programs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0692 (SB0334)
Title
Education - School Emergency Air-Conditioning Fund - Established
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0704
Title
Education - Identity Protection and Credit Monitoring Services (Student Identity Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0705
Title
Education - PARCC Testing - Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0728
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0760 /CH0350
Title
State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Brokerage Services - Duties and Obligations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0770 (SB0916)
Title
Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Student Education Loan Servicers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0771 /CH0216 (SB0262/CH0215)
Title
Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by County Health Departments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0792 /CH0524
Title
Office of Legislative Audits - Performance Audits - Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Boards
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0808 (SB0660)
Title
Hospitals - Patient's Bill of Rights
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0816 (SB0672)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - St. Luke's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0818 (SB0673)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Expansion
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0859
Title
Business Regulation - Trader's and Chain Stores Licenses and Personal Property Tax - Fees and Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0862
Title
Baltimore County - Elementary Schools - Speed Bumps
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0866 (SB1089)
Title
Primary and Secondary Education - Health and Safety Guidelines and Procedures - Digital Devices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0868 (SB0869)
Title
Higher Education - Community Colleges - Workforce Development Sequence Grants and Scholarships
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0871 (SB0652)
Title
Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0884 (SB0565)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Liberty Community Development Youth Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0899
Title
Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Psychological Assessments of Law Enforcement Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0900
Title
Income Tax Credit - Payment of Tuition at a Community College
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0909 (SB0571/CH0017)
Title
Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0910
Title
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Application for State Innovation Waiver
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0916 /CH0639
Title
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating - Prohibitions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0918
Title
Environment - Water Services - Water Affordability Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0932 (SB0379)
Title
Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Economic Impact Statements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0966
Title
Legislative and Congressional Districting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0987 /CH0468
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's Permit - Application and Renewal Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0991 (SB0382/CH0280)
Title
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Participation by Satellite Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1020
Title
Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1041 (SB0237)
Title
Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Inflation Adjustment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1042 (SB0236)
Title
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1069 (SB0152)
Title
Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1070
Title
Department of the Environment - End-of-Life Management of Mattresses - Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1083 /CH0028 (SB1081/CH0810)
Title
Health - Family Planning Services - Continuity of Care
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1113 (SB0988)
Title
Health Occupations - Maryland Community Health Worker Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1143
Title
Maryland Pay Stub Transparency Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1165
Title
Estates - Duties of Guardian of the Person - Fostering and Preserving Family Relationships
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1169 /CH0620 (SB0717/CH0621)
Title
Connecting Rural Maryland Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1194
Title
Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1270 /CH0724 (SB0527/CH0723)
Title
Credit Regulation - Unsecured Open End Credit Plans - Fees and Charges
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1275 /CH0706 (SB0857/CH0707)
Title
State Government - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans' Services Specialists
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1283 /CH0813
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 5 Brewery License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1325 /CH0013 (SB0740)
Title
Oil and Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1358 (SB0542)
Title
Maryland Lead Poisoning Recovery Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1362 (SB0835)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Immigration - Community Trust
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1389 (SB0295)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1390 (SB0880)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Reform
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1401
Title
Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1420
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Modern Brewery License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1422 (SB0296)
Title
Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1424 (SB0727)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1443 (SB0999)
Title
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1466 /CH0179
Title
State Personnel - Disabled Veterans - Noncompetitive Appointment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1503
Title
Public Safety - Use of Force De-Escalation Training of Law Enforcement Officers - Reports
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1510
Title
Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1512 (SB0942)
Title
Labor and Employment - Clean Energy Workforce Account - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1516 (SB0750)
Title
Public Health - Health Record and Payment Clearing House - Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1605
Title
Election Law - Voting System - Optical Scanners in Baltimore County
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0006 (SJ0004)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0009 /JR0005
Title
The Protection of the Federal Affordable Care Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0631 /CH0818 (SB0415)
Title
Public Health - Essential Off-Patent or Generic Drugs - Price Gouging - Prohibition
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
HB1244 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals Under the Age of 65 Years Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1295 (SB0533) Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1391 (SB0801) Baltimore County - Class 5 Brewery Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1482 Health - Medical Cannabis Grower, Processor, and Dispensary Licenses - Sale or Transfer and Forfeiture Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1541 (SB0910/CH0509) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Operations Primary 1 2 In the House - Rereferred to Economic Matters
Economic Matters
HB0001 /CH0001 (SB0230) Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 1 of 2018
Economic Matters
2/10/2017 - 12:30 PM
Finance
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0005 /CH0020 (SB0403/CH0815) Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 20
Economic Matters
1/18/2017 - 1:30 PM
Finance
2/21/2017 - 1:30 PM
HB0112 /CH0506 Interest Rate on Tax Deficiencies and Refunds - Rounding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 506
Ways and Means
2/01/2017 - 2:30 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0181 Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Guidelines for Use of Electronic Control Devices Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0189 Hospitals - Substance Use Treatment Demonstration Program - Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0242 Vehicle Laws - Use of Handheld Telephone While Driving - Penalty Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Environment and Transportation
2/09/2017 - 1:15 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0255 /CH0159 (SB0349/CH0158) Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Victims' Rights - Disposal of Rape Kit Evidence and Notification Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159
Judiciary
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0266 /CH0332 (SB0327/CH0331) Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Financial Aid - Reduction Restrictions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 332
Appropriations
2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0269 /CH0637 (SB0531/CH0638) Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 637
Environment and Transportation
2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0290 /CH0719 (SB0536) Maryland Transportation Authority - Third Generation-Electronic Toll Collection System Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 719
Environment and Transportation
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0349 /CH0181 (SB0807/CH0180) Income Tax Credit - Wages Paid to Qualified Veteran Employees (Hire Our Veterans Act of 2017) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181
Ways and Means
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0367 Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission - Mid-Atlantic States Regional Districting Process Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
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
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0373 /CH0475 (SB0226/CH0476) Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company - Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475
Ways and Means
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0401 (SB0196) Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Imposition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0425 /CH0844 (SB0651/CH0843) Public Schools - Suspensions and Expulsions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 844
Ways and Means
2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0453 Tax Sales - Water Liens - Moratorium Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0464 /CH0466 Alcoholic Beverages - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Exhibition Permit Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 466
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0466 (SB0870) Prevailing Wage - Tax Increment Financing Developments - Application Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0468 Procurement - Prevailing Wage - Application to Leased Properties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0487 (SB0267) Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Composition and Licenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0496 Baltimore County - Nuisance Actions - Community Association Standing Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0514 /CH0780 (SB0184/CH0014) Energy Efficiency Programs - Calculation of Program Savings and Consideration of Cost-Effectiveness Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 780
Economic Matters
2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0523 /CH0814 (SB0119) Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vaping Liquid - Licensing Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 814
Economic Matters
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0564 Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0580 (SB0476) Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0643 Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans - Eligibility Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0666 (SB0437) Public Health - Expensive Drugs - Manufacturer Reporting and Drug Price Transparency Advisory Committee Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0669 /CH0197 Public Schools - Boards of Education - Anonymous Two-Way Electronic Tip Programs Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 197
Ways and Means
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0692 (SB0334) Education - School Emergency Air-Conditioning Fund - Established Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
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
Ways and Means
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
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.
Ways and Means
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
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.
Ways and Means
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0760 /CH0350 State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Brokerage Services - Duties and Obligations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 350
Economic Matters
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0770 (SB0916) Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Student Education Loan Servicers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0771 /CH0216 (SB0262/CH0215) Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by County Health Departments Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0792 /CH0524 Office of Legislative Audits - Performance Audits - Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Boards Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 524
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0808 (SB0660) Hospitals - Patient's Bill of Rights Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0816 (SB0672) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - St. Luke's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/13/2017 - 11:30 AM
HB0818 (SB0673) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Expansion Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/13/2017 - 11:30 AM
HB0859 Business Regulation - Trader's and Chain Stores Licenses and Personal Property Tax - Fees and Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0862 Baltimore County - Elementary Schools - Speed Bumps Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
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.
Ways and Means
2/24/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0868 (SB0869) Higher Education - Community Colleges - Workforce Development Sequence Grants and Scholarships Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0871 (SB0652) Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0884 (SB0565) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Liberty Community Development Youth Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/13/2017 - 11:30 AM
HB0899 Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Psychological Assessments of Law Enforcement Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0900 Income Tax Credit - Payment of Tuition at a Community College Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0909 (SB0571/CH0017) Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Finance
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0910 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Application for State Innovation Waiver Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0916 /CH0639 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating - Prohibitions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 639
Economic Matters
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0918 Environment - Water Services - Water Affordability Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0932 (SB0379) Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Economic Impact Statements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0966 Legislative and Congressional Districting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0987 /CH0468 Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's Permit - Application and Renewal Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 468
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0991 (SB0382/CH0280) State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Participation by Satellite Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-140)
Appropriations
3/02/2017 - 3:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1020 Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1041 (SB0237) Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Inflation Adjustment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1042 (SB0236) Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1069 (SB0152) Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1070 Department of the Environment - End-of-Life Management of Mattresses - Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2017 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
HB1083 /CH0028 (SB1081/CH0810) Health - Family Planning Services - Continuity of Care Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 28
Health and Government Operations
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1113 (SB0988) Health Occupations - Maryland Community Health Worker Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Recommitted to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (Senator Conway)
Health and Government Operations
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1143 Maryland Pay Stub Transparency Act of 2017 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance
Economic Matters
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
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.
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1169 /CH0620 (SB0717/CH0621) Connecting Rural Maryland Act of 2017 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 620
Economic Matters
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/06/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1194 Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1270 /CH0724 (SB0527/CH0723) Credit Regulation - Unsecured Open End Credit Plans - Fees and Charges Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 724
Economic Matters
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1275 /CH0706 (SB0857/CH0707) State Government - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans' Services Specialists Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 706
Health and Government Operations
3/13/2017 - 12:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1283 /CH0813 Alcoholic Beverages - Class 5 Brewery License Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 813
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1325 /CH0013 (SB0740) Oil and Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 13
Environment and Transportation
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1358 (SB0542) Maryland Lead Poisoning Recovery Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB1362 (SB0835) Criminal Procedure - Immigration - Community Trust Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1389 (SB0295) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1390 (SB0880) Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Reform Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1401 Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1420 Alcoholic Beverages - Modern Brewery License Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1422 (SB0296) Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1424 (SB0727) Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1443 (SB0999) Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - House Concur - Senate Amendments
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB1466 /CH0179 State Personnel - Disabled Veterans - Noncompetitive Appointment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 179
Appropriations
3/02/2017 - 3:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1503 Public Safety - Use of Force De-Escalation Training of Law Enforcement Officers - Reports Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/02/2017 - 3:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1510 Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1512 (SB0942) Labor and Employment - Clean Energy Workforce Account - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/06/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1516 (SB0750) Public Health - Health Record and Payment Clearing House - Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1605 Election Law - Voting System - Optical Scanners in Baltimore County Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ0006 (SJ0004) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
HJ0009 /JR0005 The Protection of the Federal Affordable Care Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 5
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0631 /CH0818 (SB0415) Public Health - Essential Off-Patent or Generic Drugs - Price Gouging - Prohibition By Request - Other 6 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 818
Health and Government Operations
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
Finance
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Brooks, Benjamin
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
Current Assignments
2017 Deputy Majority Whip
2015 Economic Matters Committee
2015 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2015 Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee
2016 Treasurer, Legislative Black Caucus (2015- Member)
2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
Past House Service
Task Force to Reduce the Rate of Uninsured Drivers, 2015.
Public Service
Task Force to Investigate the Challenges of and Opportunities for Minorities in Business, 2016-; Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board, 2016-.
Memberships
Edrich Manor Homeowners Association; Northern Cove Property Owners Association, Inc.; South Carolina State University Alumni Association, Greater Baltimore Chapter; The Liberty Road Business Association, Inc.; Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee; Maryland Democratic Party Executive Committee; American Legion Post 202.
Awards
Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Accommodations and Vietnam Service Medals.
Biographical Information
Born, Sumter, South Carolina, April, 23, 1950; Ebenezer High School, 1968; U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, 1969 - 1971; South Carolina State University, B.S., Accounting, 1976; Owner, B&R Brooks Professional Tax Service, 1987-; Brooks Family Investments, Inc. President 2004-; Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Accountant, 1976-1987; Married, 3 children..
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