Legislation
Delegate Jon S. Cardin
- District
- 11
- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judiciary Committee
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Judiciary Committee
- Annapolis Info
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217 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3054 | 301-858-3054
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3054
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217 House Office Building
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217 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3054 | 301-858-3054
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217 House Office Building
- Contact
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jon.cardin@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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| HB0011 | Judges - Election, Retention, and Mandatory Retirement Age | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB0021 /CH0028 (SB0088/CH0029) | Abandoned Property in Possession of a Museum | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 28 |
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| HB0022 | Election Law - Campaign Material - Alteration of Definition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0041 | Election Law - Campaign Finance Violations - Injunctive Relief | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0193 | Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0216 /CH0110 | Election Law – Campaign Material – Definition | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 110 |
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| HB0574 | Agriculture - License to Produce Hemp - Limitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0710 | Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, EPAMDs, or Motor Scooters | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0904 /CH0361 (SB0886/CH0362) | Maryland Trust Act - Liability of Trustee - Report and Release by Interested Party | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 361 |
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| HB1012 (SB0812) | Motor Vehicle Administration Police - Powers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1103 (SB0924) | Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1106 (SB0954) | Property Tax - Solar Energy Systems | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1586 | State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners - Appointments | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1599 | Arrest Warrants Issued by District Court Commissioners - Recall by Judge | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0005 /CH0021 (SB0161/CH0022) | Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of an Item or a Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21 |
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| HB0009 | Maryland Horse Industry Board - Breeding Stables and Horse Establishments - Definitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0033 /CH0034 (SB0153) | Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult - Causing Severe Emotional Distress | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 34 |
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| HB0081 /CH0045 (SB0735) | Criminal Law – Sodomy – Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 45 |
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| HB0083 (SB0699) | Criminal Procedure – Charge of Possession of Marijuana – Removal From Case Search | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0111 (SB0734) | Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Finance |
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| HB0171 /CH0093 (SB0286) | Crimes Against Animals – Interference With Equines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 93 |
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| HB0203 (SB0614) | Community Parks and Playgrounds Program - Baltimore County and Howard County - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0208 | Public Schools - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0209 (SB0313) | Plastic Bag Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance |
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| HB0229 (SB0300) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0246 /CH0128 (SB0231/CH0129) | Sexual Solicitation of a Minor – Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian – Prohibition and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 128 |
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| HB0352 (SB0029) | Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence (Wade's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0379 (SB1042) | Courts - Civil Actions - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0406 (SB0627) | Crimes - Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0427 | Action for Change of Name - Waiver of Publication Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0438 (SB0560) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0445 | Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0460 | Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Prevention - Online Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0464 (SB0990) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0488 (SB0554) | Crimes – Mitigation – Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0510 (SB0964) | Agriculture - Hemp Research and Production - Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0516 (SB0542) | Public School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0517 | Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0518 (SB0596) | Judges - Selection, Election, Tenure, and Continuance in Office | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB0521 /CH0231 (SB0583/CH0232) | Maryland Small Business Innovation Research Technical Assistance Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 231 |
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| HB0533 (SB0518) | Higher Education – Council on the Fair Treatment of Student Athletes (Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0543 /CH0239 (SB0151/CH0240) | Estates and Trusts - Closed Estates - Subsequent Discovery of Check | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 239 |
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| HB0564 (SB0670) | Department of Aging - Assisted Living Program Subsidies - Determinations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0575 | Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0604 /CH0272 (SB0326/CH0273) | State Libraries - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and State Library Board - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 272 |
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| HB0606 | Economic Development - Community Development Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0611 (SB1053) | Baltimore County - Behavioral Health - Hub and Spoke Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0619 /CH0276 | Environment – Use of Fire–Fighting Foam and PFAS Chemicals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 276 |
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| HB0624 (SB0593) | Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0632 (SB1054) | Vehicle Laws - Registration - Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0643 (SB0701) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
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| HB0682 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0706 | Commission on LGBTQ Affairs - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0736 (SB0565) | Police Officers - Mental Health - Employee Assistance Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0738 (SB0849) | Criminal Procedure - Medical Emergency - Immunity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0740 (SB0999) | Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Direct Release | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0801 (SB0684) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Facilities and Services (Gender-Responsive Prerelease Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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| HB0802 | Civil Actions - Civil Immunity - Educator Intervention in Student Violence (Good Teacher Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0823 /CH0334 (SB0746/CH0335) | State Fire Marshal - Sprinkler Systems Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 334 |
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| HB0858 /CH0347 (SB0249/CH0348) | Courts - Documentary Evidence - Protective Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 347 |
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| HB0859 | Election Law - Absentee Ballot Requests, Delivery, and Marking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0912 (SB0638) | Maryland Child Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0917 /CH0367 (SB0606/CH0368) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Basis (2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins, III's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 367 |
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| HB0927 | Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Gift Basket Permit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0985 (SB0797) | Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication Is Reversed (The Walter Lomax Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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| HB1000 (SB0524) | Building Lifelong Library Learners Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB1029 /CH0409 (SB0224/CH0410) | Clean Energy Jobs - Workforce Development - Scope | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 409 |
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| HB1133 (SB0869) | Estates and Trusts - Maryland Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1278 | Voice Over Internet Protocol - Robocalls - Customer Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1355 (SB1051) | Public Safety - Interjurisdictional Policing Grant Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1377 (SB0513) | Criminal Procedure - Conditions of Pretrial Release - Home Detention Monitoring | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1425 (SB0926) | Climate Solutions Act of 2020 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1431 (SB0967) | Legislative and Congressional Districts – Criteria and Open Hearing Process (Fair Maps Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1440 (SB0705/CH0577) | Maryland Transit Administration - Disabled Reduced Fare Program - Opioid Treatment Program Patients | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB1524 (SB0858) | Procurement and Correctional Facilities - Employment Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1543 (SB0912) | Environment – Climate Crisis and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1546 | Education - Reportable Offenses - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HJ0007 (SJ0001/JR0001) | 2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0349 /CH0176 (SB0280/CH0177) | Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 176 |
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| HB0280 /CH0149 (SB0234/CH0150) | Vehicle Laws - Suspension of Driver's License or Registration - Unpaid Citations or Judgments | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 149 |
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| Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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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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| Community Therapy Clinic | Introduced | Baltimore | $1,000,000 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $225,000 | |||
| Gordon Center for the Performing Arts | Introduced | Baltimore | $150,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $150,000 | |||
| Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company | Introduced | Baltimore | $150,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $150,000 |
- Tenure
- Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019. First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002. Member of the House 2003-2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Judiciary Committee
- 2019 Chair, Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2019 Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- Awards
- James and Eva Hirshorn Prize for Jewish History, 1996; William P. Cunningham Award for Excellent Achievement and Service to the University of Maryland, School of Law, 2001.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, January 12, 1970; The Park School, Brooklandville, MD, 1988; Tufts University, B.A., International Relations, 1992; University of Maryland, Baltimore County, M.P.S., Policy Sciences, 1996; Baltimore Hebrew University, M.A., Judaic Studies, with honors, 1996; University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, J.D., with honors, 2001; Spanish Teacher and Coach, Mercersburg Academy, 1992-1994; Community Relations Associate, Baltimore Jewish Council, 1994-1996; Executive Director, Project Judaica Foundation, 1996-1998; Office of the Public Defender, Baltimore, 1999; Law Clerk, Office of Peter G. Angelos, New York, 2000; Judicial Law Clerk, the Hon. William D. Quarles, Jr., Circuit Court for Baltimore City, 2001-2002; Principal, Law Offices of Jon S. Cardin, 2002-2018; Principal, CWO Strategies, Government Relations and Public Affairs, 2015-2018; Married; one child.
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