Legislation
Senator George C. Edwards

- District
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- County
- Garrett, Allegany, and Washington
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Budget and Taxation Committee
Executive Nominations Committee
Rules Committee
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Budget and Taxation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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323 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3565 | 301-858-3565
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3565
Fax 301-858-3552
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323 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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13 Canal Street, Room 304
Cumberland, MD 21502 -
Phone 301-722-4780
Fax 301-722-4790
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13 Canal Street, Room 304
- Contact
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george.edwards@senate.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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SB0240 /CH0541 (HB0238) | Allegany County Board of Education - Elected Members - Filling a Vacancy | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 541 |
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SB0289 /CH0302 (HB0678/CH0301) | Real Property - Allegany County - Transfer of Property on Assessment Books | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 302 |
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SB0290 (HB1288) | Criminal Procedure - Forfeiture of Firearms - Sale to Dealer | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0291 /CH0300 (HB0676/CH0299) | Real Property - Recording Costs - Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 300 |
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SB0292 /CH0545 | Tri-County Council for Western Maryland - Membership | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 545 |
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SB0338 (HB0435) | Allegany County - Video Lottery Terminals - Distribution of Proceeds | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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SB0353 /CH0358 (HB0897/CH0357) | Black Bear Damage Reimbursement Fund - Pets | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 358 |
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SB0354 /CH0328 (HB0787/CH0327) | Garrett County - Overdue Property Tax - Interest Rate | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 328 |
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SB0421 /CH0619 (HB0735/CH0618) | Task Force on the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority - Reestablishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 619 |
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SB0527 (HB0901) | Health Insurance - Policy of Group Health Insurance - Associations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0582 (HB0877) | Natural Resources - State Lakes Protection and Restoration Program and Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0643 /CH0573 (HB0786) | Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2020 | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 573 |
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SB0674 (HB0914) | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2020 | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0862 (HB0965) | Labor and Employment - Minimum Wage - Allegany County and Garrett County | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0863 (HB1091) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Long-Term Care Services and Supports - Personal Needs Allowance | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0864 (HB0925) | Department of Natural Resources - Acquisition of Land, Water, or Easements in Garrett and Allegany Counties - Subdivision of Property | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0865 (HB0969) | Public Service Company Franchise Tax - Credit for Purchase of Maryland-Mined Coal - Extension | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0866 | Resident Hunting Licenses and Stamps - Members of the Armed Forces | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0867 (HB1311/CH0456) | Allegany County and Garrett County - Definition of "Tree Expert" - Alteration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1004 (HB1310) | Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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SB0121 /CH0638 (HB0016) | Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 638 |
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SB0128 | Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans (Pets for Vets Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0142 /CH0536 | Natural Resources - Recreational License Donation Program and Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 536 |
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SB0156 (HB0265) | Handgun Qualification License - Training Requirement - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0188 | Public Health - Misbranded Food - Meat Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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SB0197 | Correctional Facilities - Individuals Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0198 | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0211 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0237 | Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0287 (HB0127) | Maryland Arts Capital Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Appropriations |
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SB0303 (HB0420) | Property Tax Credit – Public Safety Officer – Definition and Limitation on Credit Amount | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0318 (HB0597) | Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition - Exemption for Spouses and Dependents of Honorably Discharged Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0326 /CH0273 (HB0604/CH0272) | 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 273 |
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SB0327 (HB0047) | Public Safety - Handgun Qualification License - Training Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0332 | Correctional Facilities - Individual Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0347 /CH0346 (HB0857/CH0345) | Public Safety - Certification of Police Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 346 |
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SB0356 (HB0813) | Possession of Medical Cannabis - Local Correctional Facilities and Home Detention Program - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0357 | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0358 (HB1193) | Sales and Use Tax Refund - Target Redevelopment Area - Washington County | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0359 (HB0204) | Corporations and Associations - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Filing Fee Exemption and Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0417 /CH0630 (HB0257/CH0629) | Property Tax - Credit for Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 630 |
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SB0419 | Labor and Employment - Grant Program for Workforce Skills Assessment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0459 | Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0465 (HB0135) | Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Program and Admissions and Amusement Tax Distributions – Extensions and Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0486 (HB0788) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0487 (HB1027) | Military Service Credit - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 3:30 p.m. |
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SB0488 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military and Public Safety Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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SB0493 (HB0492) | Small Business Development Center Network Fund - Minimum Appropriation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0506 | Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0509 | Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property (Castle Doctrine) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0523 /CH0641 | Income Tax – Pass–Through Entities and Corporations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 641 |
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SB0532 (HB1007) | Task Force to Study the Veteran–Owned Small Business Enterprise Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations |
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SB0560 (HB0438) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0608 (HB0423) | Community Colleges - State Funding - Revision | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0610 | Community Colleges - Supplemental Services and Supports for Students With Disabilities Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0630 /CH0485 (HB1539/CH0484) | Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 485 |
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SB0672 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0700 /CH0642 (HB0766) | Property Tax Credit - Disabled Military Personnel and Surviving Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 642 |
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SB0955 (HB1465) | Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0956 (HB0602) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Participation - County, Municipal Corporation, or County Board Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0987 /CH0590 | Racing and Community Development Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 590 |
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SB0266 (HB0341) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0267 (HB0348) | AP Opportunities Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0268 (HB0358) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0269 (HB0350) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0270 (HB0343) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Program | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0271 (HB0357) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0272 (HB0355) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0273 (HB0356) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0274 (HB0340) | State Government - Protection of Information - Revisions (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0275 (HB0347) | Education - Community and Local Accountability for Struggling Schools (CLASS) Act of 2020 - Innovation Schools | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0276 (HB0338) | Building Opportunity Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0278 (HB0342) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0279 (HB0361) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0280 /CH0177 (HB0349/CH0176) | 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 177 |
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SB0281 /CH0544 (HB0336) | Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 544 |
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SB0282 /CH0181 (HB0362/CH0180) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 181 |
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SB0283 (HB0360) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0284 (HB0346) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0537 /CH0563 (HB0701) | General Assembly - Legislative Newsletters - Publication Expenses and Links to Social Media Accounts | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 563 |
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SB1078 | Public Safety - Emergency Powers of the Governor - Violent Crime Crisis | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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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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Allegany County Informational Historic Markers | Introduced | Allegany | $15,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | ||||
Civil Air Patrol Squadron Building | Introduced | Allegany | $90,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 | ||||
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad | Introduced | Allegany | $60,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 | ||||
Believe in Tomorrow Children's House at Deep Creek Lake | Introduced | Garrett | $27,200 | $13,000 | $14,200 | $27,200 | |||
Broadford Lake Park | Introduced | Garrett | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
Broadford Park Trails | Introduced | Garrett | $150,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Garrett County Public Schools Track Improvements | Introduced | Garrett | $300,000 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2006. Member of the Senate since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2007- Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2008- Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2011- Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2011- Rules Committee
- 2011- Executive Nominations Committee
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics
- 2013- Legislative Policy Committee
- 2019 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
- 2013- Joint Committee on Gaming Oversight
- 2015 Joint Committee on Legislative Technology and Open Government
- 2007- Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space/Agricultural Land Preservation
- 2011- Spending Affordability Committee
- 2007 Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 1, Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties
- 2007 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past Senate Service
- Paycheck Recovery Commission, 2016-2017; Senate Co-Chair, Protocol Committee, 2015-2019; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2015; Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, 2013-2014; Standing Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, 2011-2012; Health, Education, and Human Resources Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, 2008-2010; Pensions Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, 2011-2015; Joint Committee on Pensions, 2011-2014; Finance Committee, 2007; Joint Audit Committee, 2007-2019.
- Past House Service 1983-2007
- Special Committee on State Employee Rights and Protections, 2005-2007; Minority Leader, 2003-2007; Management Subcommittee of the Legislative Policy Committee, 2003-2007; Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, 2003-2007; Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2003-2007; Spending Affordability Committee, 2003-2007; Chair, Allegany County Delegation, 1998-2007; Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, 1995-2007; Special Joint Commission on Pensions, 1995-2007; Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 1995-2007; Oversight Committee on Pensions of the Appropriations Committee, 1995-2007; Chair, Oversight Committee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation of the Appropriations Committee, 1994-2002; Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 1992-2007; Joint Committee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation, 1991-2007; Appropriations Committee, 1983-2007; Chair, Garrett County Delegation, 1983-2007; Chair, Western Maryland Delegation, 1995-2004; Chair, Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2003; Special Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2003; House Chair, Joint Committee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation, 1991-2003; Deputy Minority Whip, 1996-1997; Health and the Environment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 1992-1994.
- Public Service
- Task Force on the Economic Future of Western Maryland, 2020-; Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service, 2017-2019; Natural Resources & Infrastructure Committee, National Conference of State Legislators, 2017-2018; Rural Maryland Council, 2015-; Local (Video Lottery) Development Council, Allegany County, 2015-; Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission, 2015-; Marcellus Shale Safe-Drilling Initiative Advisory Commission, 2011-2015; Small Business Task Force, 2009; Agriculture and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Environment Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Agriculture, Environment, and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-2008; Joint Commission on the Maryland Port Administration, 2005-2007; Environment and Natural Resources Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007; Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board, 2000-2007; State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services, 2000-2005; Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 2004; Task Force to Study Public School Facilities, 2002-2004; Governor’s Commission on the Structure and Efficiency of State Government, Environmental Programs Subcommittee, 2003; Transportation Task Force, 2003; Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds, 1995-2003; Youth Centers Advisory Board, Department of Juvenile Services, 2002-; Western Maryland Economic Development Task Force, 1998-2002; Governor’s Flood Mitigation Task Force for Western Maryland, 1996-2002; Transit Policy Panel, 2000; Citizens Advisory Board for Brandenburg Center, 1991-2000; Maryland Comprehensive Transit Plan Transit Advisory Panel, 1998-1999; Task Force to Study the Governance, Coordination, and Funding of the University System of Maryland, 1998-1999; Maryland Advisory Commission for Manufacturing Competitiveness, 1995-1998; Special Committee on Rail Mergers, 1997; Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development, 1996-1997; Special Committee on School Enrollment Management, 1996-1997; Special Joint Tax Force on Transportation, 1995-1997; Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, 1983-; Town Council, Town of Grantsville, 1980-1982, 1972-1974; Legislative Committee, Maryland Association of Counties, 1975-1978; Board of County Commissioners, Garrett County, 1974-1978; Garrett County Development Corporation, 1974.
- Memberships
- Maryland Rural Caucus, 2002-2007; Maryland Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus, 2001-2007; National Rifle Association; American Legion; Sons of the American Legion; Lions Club, (President, 1982-1983); Associate Member, Lodge 40, Fraternal Order of Police; Casselman Valley Sportsman Club; Lonaconing Republican Club; Washington County Republican Club; Allegany County Republican Club.
- Awards
- Maryland Municipal League, Municipal Super Star, 2018, 2017; William Donald Schafter, Helping People Award, 2016; Thomas Hargreaves Award, Distinguished Legislative Fellow Award, 2014-2015; Maryland Coalition of YMCAs, Y Hero Award, 2013; The Thomas Kennedy Award, 2012; Cumberland Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow Award, 2007; Rawlings Fellowship, 2007; Maryland Association of Counties, MACo Recognition Award, 2006; Maryland Community Action Partnership, Legislative Leadership Award, 2005; Civil War Heritage Area, Legislator of the Year, 1998; Maryland Rural Health Association, Outstanding Rural Legislator Award, 1998; Legislator Recognition Award, Maryland Association of Counties, 1997; Maryland Forest Association, MFA Legislator of the Year, 1997; National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers' National Leadership Award, 1990.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Grantsville, Maryland, April 9, 1948; Northern High School, Accident, Maryland; Fairmont State College, B.S., Business Administration, cum laude, 1970; Frostburg State College, Teacher Certification , 1974; Retail Businessman; Former Teacher; Drafted by Baltimore Colts, 1970 (NAIA Football All-American Fullback); Maryland National Guard, 1970-1976; Member, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church; Married; two children.
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