Legislation
Delegate Joe Cluster
- District
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- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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308 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3526 | 301-858-3526
Toll-free in MD
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308 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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308 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3526 | 301-858-3526
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308 House Office Building
- Contact
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Joe.Cluster@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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| HB0451 /CH0186 (SB0375/CH0185) | Insurance - Bail Bondsmen - Continuing Education Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186 |
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| HB0551 | Election Law - Private Loan to Campaign Finance Entity of Candidate - Prohibited | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0279 (SB0272/CH0655) | Guardianship and Child in Need of Assistance Proceedings - Jurisdiction and Authority of Juvenile Court | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB0290 /CH0719 (SB0536) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Third Generation-Electronic Toll Collection System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 719 |
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| HB0301 (SB0482) | Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0316 (SB0428) | State Board of Pharmacy - Dispensing of Drugs Containing Controlled Dangerous Substances - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| 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 |
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| HB0484 (SB0861) | Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0489 | Operating a Vehicle or Vessel - Injury to Others While Under the Influence of or Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0515 | Hospitals - Establishment of Substance Use Treatment Program - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0520 (SB0447) | Correctional Services - Murder - Diminution Credits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0521 /CH0649 | Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registrant - Notice of International Travel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 649 |
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| HB0535 | House Legislative Districts - Single Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0550 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0643 | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0706 | General Assembly - Limitation of Terms | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| 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. |
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| HB0760 /CH0350 | State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Brokerage Services - Duties and Obligations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 350 |
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| HB0799 | Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0820 | Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0821 | Firearms - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0831 (SB0731) | Task Force on Organized Retail Crime Rings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| 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. |
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| HB0881 | Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, and First Responders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0904 (SB0634) | Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Perry Hall High School Stadium Turf Project | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0905 | Public Safety - Handgun Qualification License - Application Fee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0933 | General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0957 /CH0770 (SB0195) | State Board of Physicians - Medical Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Verification, Publication, and Notification Requirements (Janet's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 770 |
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| HB1018 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1036 | Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0) |
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| HB1038 | Income Tax - Rates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1160 | Baltimore County - Judges - Nonpartisan Elections (Baltimore County Voting Rights Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1197 (SB0797) | Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting - Definitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1198 (SB0679) | Child Abuse and Neglect - Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1199 (SB0865) | Vehicle Laws - School Zone Crosswalks - Traffic Control Signals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1215 (SB0983) | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1241 | Public Bodies - Use and Retention of E-Mail - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB1280 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Criteria | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1337 | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - University and College Textbooks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1347 (SB0877) | Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1355 | Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1391 (SB0801) | Baltimore County - Class 5 Brewery | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1585 | Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Sunday Sales | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0369 (SB0316) | Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (The Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0371 (SB0312) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0375 (SB0321) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0378 (SB0318) | Cybersecurity Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Eligibility and Sunset Extension | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0388 (SB0322) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0394 (SB0317/CH0149) | More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0402 (SB0307/CH0030) | Repeal of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016 (Road Kill Bill Repeal) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB0406 /CH0362 (SB0315) | Clean Cars Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362 |
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| HB0413 (SB0319/CH0591) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) School Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0632 /CH0152 (SB0308/CH0151) | Child Abuse - Sex Trafficking (Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 152 |
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| HB0687 (SB0539/CH0569) | Criminal Law - Distribution of Opioids Resulting in Death | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 (SB0540) | State Retirement Choice for the 21st Century Workforce | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0878 (SB0704) | Public Charter School Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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- Tenure
- Appointed to the House of Delegates on August 16, 2016. Sworn in on September 6, 2016.
- Current Assignments
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- 2017 Judiciary Committee
- 2017 Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- Memberships
- Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Rho Chapter, West Virginia University; Northeast Republican Club of Baltimore County, Member and Former Vice President; Maryland Young Republicans; Towson University College Republicans, Former Member and President.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, MD July 5, 1979; Graduated Parkville High School, 1997; B.A., Social Science, Towson University, 2002; Maryland Republican Party, Political Director, 2002-2004; Maryland Lt. Governor's Office, Director of External Affairs, 2004-2007; GOPAC, Inc. National Field Director, 2007-2008; UMBC, Erickson School, Program Director, Executive Education & Masters Program, 2008-2009; Craig Willinger Fund, 501(C3) Non-Profit, Director and Founder, 2009- Present; Republican National Committee, COA, Convention Operation Staff, 2010-2011; First Home Mortgage, Mortgage Broker, 2011-2012; Harford County Council, Legislative Aide, 2012-2013; Maryland Republican Party, Executive Director, 2013-2016; Methodist; Single.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:28 PM