Legislation
Delegate Joe Cluster
- District
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- County
- Baltimore
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Judiciary Committee
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Judiciary Committee
- 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
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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
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Joe.Cluster@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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| HB0048 | Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics - Confidentiality of Activities - Repeal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0053 | Election Law - Private Loan to Campaign Finance Entity of Candidate - Prohibited | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0066 | Sales and Use Tax - Alcoholic Beverages - Rate Reduction | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0272 | Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0399 (SB0047) | Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Parkville High School Turf Fields Project | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0701 | Property Tax Credits - Law Enforcement Officers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1175 | Public Safety - National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) Police Force | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) | Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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| HB0191 (SB0670) | Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0221 /CH0081 | Local Government – School Construction – Permits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 81 |
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| HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363) | Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362 |
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| HB0317 (SB0260) | State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0318 (SB0212) | Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0322 (SB0200) | Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Overlea High School Turf Field | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0388 /CH0427 (SB0170/CH0428) | Criminal Procedure - Violation of Conditions of Release | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 427 |
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| HB0398 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0441 (SB0462) | Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Natural History Society of Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0502 /CH0309 | Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309 |
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| HB0520 (SB0583) | Local Government - Sexual Assault Cases - Local Audits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604) | Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603 |
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| HB0579 (SB0210) | Correctional Services - Murder - Diminution Credits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0589 (SB0191) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0593 /CH0382 | Income Tax - Student Loan Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382 |
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| HB0661 | Crimes - Female Genital Mutilation - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB0676 | Criminal Law - Trespass With Intent to Commit Theft of Package | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0678 | Criminal Law - Sentencing - Subsequent Offenders (Career Criminal Truth in Sentencing Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0692 | Criminal Procedure - Right of Appeal - Unlawful Possession of Firearm | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0739 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Application Fee Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 (SB0533) | Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child (Laura and Reid’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0792 | Firearms - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0805 | Task Force on Police Staffing Levels in Baltimore City | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0818 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0890 | Correctional Services - Parole Eligibility - Violent Crime Involving a Firearm | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0922 /CH0211 | Maryland Department of Health – "Pill Mill" Tip Line and Overdose Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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| HB0952 | State Acquisition of the Fort Howard VA Campus Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0957 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB1022 | Congressional Districts - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1048 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1110 /CH0244 | Public Schools – Health and Safety Best Practices – Digital Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244 |
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| HB1128 (SB0736) | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1142 (SB0720) | Interception of Oral Communication – Law Enforcement Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (42-2) |
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| HB1146 | Income Tax - Rates and Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1162 /CH0157 (SB0626/CH0158) | Vehicle Registration – Exemption From Registration Fees – Surviving Spouses of Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 157 |
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| HB1165 | Military Service Credit - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB1190 (SB0318/CH0577) | Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1205 (SB0722) | Motor Vehicles - Alcohol- or Drug-Related Driving Offenses - Testing Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1273 (SB0513) | Food Stamp Program - Time Limit Waiver - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1277 | Income Tax - Elimination of the Marriage Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1298 (SB1178) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1308 | State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1309 | Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1322 (SB0166) | Corporate Income Tax - Federal Repatriation Holiday | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1326 | Election Law - Voter Registration and Absentee Voting - Proof of Citizenship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB1345 | 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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| HB1362 | House Legislative Districts - Single Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1400 /CH0307 | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307 |
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| HB1405 (SB0605) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Phased Restoration of County Share | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1411 (SB0346) | Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Reinstatement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1413 | Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1421 | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Worker Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1431 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1482 /CH0078 (SB0846/CH0077) | State Real Estate Commission – Brokers – Business Succession in the Event of Disability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78 |
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| HB1483 /CH0287 | Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287 |
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| HB1522 | Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1527 (SB1075) | Health Insurance - Freedom of Choice of Pharmacy Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1563 | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB1585 (SB0511) | Civil Actions - Active Duty Service Members - Electronic Deposition and Testimony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1656 /CH0076 (SB0843/CH0075) | State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Guaranty Fund - Fund Transfer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 76 |
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| HB1754 (SB1196) | Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring System Fines - After-Prom Parties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0100 (SB0199) | Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0101 (SB0197) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0102 (SB0198) | Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0346 (SB0297) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0347 (SB0294) | Government Accountability Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0348 (SB0293) | Commonsense Spending Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0349 (SB0296) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Felonies (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0350 (SB0300) | Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0351 (SB0301) | Protect Our Students Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0352 (SB0295) | Transparency Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0355 (SB0302) | Accountability in Education Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0356 (SB0307) | General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0361 (SB0314) | Bay Restoration Fund - Fee Exemption, Disbursements, and Financial Assistance (Septic Stewardship Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0362 (SB0312) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0363 (SB0305) | More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380) | Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379 |
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| HB0875 (SB0733) | Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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.
Last Updated: 1/20/2020 10:26 AM