Legislation
Delegate Jason C. Buckel

- District
- 1B
- County
- Allegany
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Ways and Means Committee
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Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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201 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3404 | 301-858-3404
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3404
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201 Lowe House Office Building
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201 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3404 | 301-858-3404
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201 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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Jason.Buckel@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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HB0487 | Environment – Low Emissions Vehicle Program – Prohibition (Affordable Emissions Standards Act of 2023) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0591 /CH0740 (SB0385/CH0739) | Criminal Procedure - Restitution Orders - Recording Fees | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 740 |
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HB0653 | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0685 (SB0523) | Medical Cannabis - Employees in Health Care Settings Caring for Qualifying Patients - Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0689 /CH0741 (SB0822/CH0742) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P–TECH) School Program – High School Diplomas | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 741 |
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HB0736 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence (No Bail for Repeat Violent Offenders Act of 2023) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0765 | Property and Income Taxes - Credits for Construction and Purchase of Housing in Western Maryland | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0768 /CH0470 (SB0865/CH0469) | Economic Development - Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and Senator George C. Edwards Fund - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 470 |
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HB0779 /CH0079 (SB0518/CH0080) | Tax Sales – Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 79 |
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HB0780 (SB0563) | Tax Sales - Property Maintenance and Nuisance Condition Violation Judgments and Foreclosure Proceedings | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0792 /CH0076 (SB0276/CH0075) | Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System – Frostburg City Police Department | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 76 |
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HB0922 /CH0471 (SB0525/CH0472) | Economic Development - Program Participation - Cannabis Business Establishments | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 471 |
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HB0925 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption for Hearing Aid Products | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1240 (SB0210) | Orphans' Court Judges - Restriction on Practicing Law | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0227 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0250 | Vehicle Laws - Disabled Veteran Registration Plates - Issuance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0359 | Education – Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports – Designation Based on Sex (Save Women’s Sports Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0360 (SB0252) | Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christian’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0422 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0455 /CH0642 (SB0363/CH0643) | Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds - Purse Dedication Account - Ocean Downs Race Course Operating Loss Assistance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 642 |
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HB0463 /CH0595 | State Board of Architects - Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 595 |
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HB0504 /CH0015 (SB0168/CH0016) | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 15 |
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HB0509 /CH0162 (SB0287/CH0163) | State Board of Elections - Municipal Elections - Publication of Results on Website | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162 |
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HB0521 (SB0076) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Public Safety Volunteers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0525 /CH0779 | Outdoor Preschool License Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 779 |
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HB0543 /CH0161 | State Procurement - Small Procurement - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 161 |
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HB0584 /CH0454 | Income Tax Credit - Food Donations by Qualified Farms - Sunset Repeal and Alterations (Farmers Feeding Families Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454 |
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HB0599 (SB0061/CH0559) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0608 /CH0211 (SB0535/CH0212) | Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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HB0616 | Election Law – Early Voting – Number of Days | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0619 | General Assembly - Legislation - Housing Impact Analysis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0620 | Corporations and Associations - Annual Report Filings - Repeal of Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0647 | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0649 | Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0666 (SB0566) | Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0683 /CH0555 (SB0091/CH0554) | Natural Resources – Apprentice Hunting License – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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HB0729 (SB0277/CH0762) | Real Property - Sheriff's Sales - Procedures and Subordinate Interests | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0730 | Constitutional Amendment - Alteration of Rate of Taxation - Legislation by General Assembly Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0737 | Alternative Education Options - Right to Learn and Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Programs (Right to Learn Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0738 | Public Schools - Appropriations for School Safety Expenditures - Increase (School Safety Enhancement Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 5:00 p.m. |
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HB0739 | Primary and Secondary Education - Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations (Truancy Reduction Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0740 (SB0522) | Education - Accountability and Implementation Board - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0741 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction (Economic Competitiveness Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0750 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0753 | Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction - Gun Offenses (Juvenile Gun Offenses Accountability Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0766 | State Transfer Tax - Exemption for Real Property Used as Principal Residence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0767 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income (Military Pension Tax Freedom Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0781 /CH0462 (SB0699/CH0461) | Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Equitech Growth Fund and Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 462 |
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HB0799 (SB0912) | Education - Low-Density Calculation - Mandated Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0802 /CH0700 (SB0620/CH0701) | Institutions of Higher Education – Sports Wagering Contracts – Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 700 |
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HB0842 | Agricultural Land - Foreign Property Interests - Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0860 (SB0463) | Public Safety - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun Denial - Refund of Application Fee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0935 | Public Schools - Mathematics Credit - College Preparatory Computer Science or Computer Programming Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0936 | Income Tax - Credit for Cybersecurity Measures Undertaken by Small Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0952 | Crimes – Firearms – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0957 | Vehicle Laws - Lanes of Travel - Slower Traffic and Overtaking and Passing (MOVE GET OUT THE WAY Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0961 | State Department of Education - School Psychologist Recruitment Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1074 /CH0306 (SB0624/CH0307) | Income Tax - Automated External Defibrillator Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306 |
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HB1092 | Election Law – Early Voting – Number of Days | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1094 | Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1137 | Workgroup to Study School Bus Safety (Maryland School Bus Safety Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1141 | State Information Technology - Prohibited Applications and Websites | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1162 /CH0619 | Study on the Utilization of the Expedited Licensing Process for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 |
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HB1175 /CH0784 | Criminal Procedure - Hunting Offenses - Expungement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 784 |
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HB1182 | University of Maryland, College Park Campus - Plastics Innovation Competition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1185 | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1198 | Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Discharge of Patients and Referral Services - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1199 | Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HJ0002 (SJ0001) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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HB0552 /CH0430 (SB0549/CH0431) | Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430 |
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HB0553 (SB0554/CH0612) | Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Aerial Ladder Truck - Frostburg Fire Department No.1 | Introduced in House |
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Allegany | $400,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | |||
Allegany County Community Tennis Courts | Introduced | Allegany | $300,000 | $0 | |||||
Cumberland Historic Cemetery Historical Informational Markers | Introduced | Allegany | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
Friends Aware Capital Improvement Projects | Introduced | Allegany | $247,990 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
Greenway Avenue Stadium Lighting | Introduced | Allegany | $500,000 | $0 | |||||
Humpty Dumpty Learning Center | Introduced | Allegany | $150,000 | $0 | |||||
Mt Savage VFD building renovations and improvements | Introduced | Allegany | $300,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2021 Minority Leader
- 2015 Ways and Means Committee
- 2020 Racing and Gaming Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2017 Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2021 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
- 2021 Legislative Policy Committee
- 2021 Spending Affordability Committee
- 2019 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2021 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2021 House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup
- 2016 Chair, Allegany House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Chief Deputy Minority Whip, 2017-2021; Election Law Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2015-2017; Finance Resources Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2015-2020; Tax Credit Evaluation Committee, 2017-2021; Special Joint Legislative Committee to Select the State Treasurer, 2021; Work Group to Address Police Reform and Accountability in Maryland, 2020; Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission, 2021-2022.
- Public Service
- Task Force to Study Maryland Orphans Court, 2021-; Co-Chair, Task Force on the Economic Future of Western Maryland, 2020-; Task Force to Study Tax Sales in Maryland, 2017-2018; Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission, 2015-2018; Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, 2015-; Local (Video Lottery) Development Council, Allegany County, 2015-.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2014-; Allegany County Republican Central Committee, 2006-2014; Maryland State Bar Association; LaVale Lions Club; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge Number 40, Associate Member; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cumberland, Maryland.
- Biographical Information
- Born Allegany County, November 3, 1971; Bishop Walsh High School; George Mason University, B.A. Political Science; University of Maryland School of Law, J.D.; Attorney, Managing Partner, Buckel, Lavasseur & Pillai, LLC.
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