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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SB0415 /CH0767 (HB1118/CH0766) | Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2022 | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 767 |
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SB0416 (HB0222/CH0565) | Vehicle Laws - Driving in Right-Hand Lanes - Interstate Highways in Rural Areas | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0473 /CH0249 (HB0730/CH0248) | Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program - Qualifying Donations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 249 |
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SB0474 /CH0063 (HB0838/CH0062) | Economic Development - Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and Senator George C. Edwards Fund - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 63 |
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SB0629 (HB0824/CH0685) | Landlord and Tenant – Eviction Data – Collection and Distribution | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0674 (HB1075) | Natural Resources - State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Funding and Sunset - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0675 (HB0843) | Property and Income Taxes – Credits for Construction and Purchase of Housing in Western Maryland | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0845 (HB1095) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Rural Business Innovation Initiative Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0846 (HB1094) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0847 /CH0363 (HB1249/CH0362) | Libraries – Capital Projects – State Share Adjustments | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 |
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SB0848 (HB1129) | Garrett County and Allegany County – Public Schools – Virtual Education Days Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:03 p.m. |
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SB0939 | Tax Sales - Property Maintenance and Nuisance Condition Violation Judgments | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0967 | Tax Sales - Final Judgments in Foreclosure Actions - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0968 | Tax Sales - Foreclosure Actions - Assignment of Certificates of Sale | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0969 (HB1143/CH0433) | Allegany County and Garrett County – All–Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0978 /CH0198 (HB1471/CH0197) | Garrett County Memorial Hospital - Lease Authorization and Alterations to Board of Governors | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 198 |
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SB0980 | Property Tax - Tax Sales - Restriction of Bidders | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0991 | Tax Sales - Foreclosure of Rights of Redemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB1001 | Property Tax – Withholding of Property From Tax Sale – Demolition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0009 /CH0514 | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 514 |
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SB0051 /CH0254 | Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 |
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SB0059 /CH0448 (HB0582) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Tolls - Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 448 |
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SB0109 /CH0070 (HB0497/CH0071) | Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption - Active Duty Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 |
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SB0122 (HB1472) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0130 (HB0461) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Military and Public Safety Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0251 (HB0186/CH0291) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Centenarians | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0294 | Health - Automated External Defibrillator, First Aid, and CPR - Requirements for Health Clubs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0327 (HB1174) | Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0337 (HB0144) | Motor Fuel Tax Rates – Consumer Price Index Adjustment – Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0338 (HB0871) | Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0339 | Crimes – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0448 /CH0497 (HB0685/CH0496) | Education - Regional Resource Centers and Libraries - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 497 |
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SB0453 /CH0322 | Economic Development – Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 322 |
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SB0532 | Election Law – Polling Places – Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0533 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0535 | Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0536 /CH0323 | Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Digital Animation Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 |
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SB0541 /CH0039 (HB0727) | Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 39 |
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SB0542 (HB0451) | State Finance and Procurement - Grants - Prompt Payment Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0561 (HB0403) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Employee-Owned Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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SB0578 (HB0892) | State Prescription Drug Benefits – Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0585 /CH0174 | Public Safety - Warrants and Absconding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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SB0597 /CH0259 (HB0641/CH0258) | Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 |
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SB0621 (HB0675) | Health Insurance - Changes to Coverage, Benefits, and Drug Formularies - Timing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0622 (HB1273) | Income Tax - Credit for Travel, Hospitality, and Entertainment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0623 (HB0845) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Income of Health Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0636 /CH0464 (HB1403) | Maryland Department of Health - Waiver Programs - Waitlist and Registry Reduction (End the Wait Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464 |
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SB0663 | Washington County - Admissions and Amusement Tax Exemption - Arts and Entertainment Districts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0664 (HB1144) | Income Tax – Film Production Activity Tax Credit – Filming Locations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0665 /CH0091 (HB0221/CH0090) | Natural Resources - Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - No-Cost Licenses and Stamps | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91 |
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SB0726 (HB1187/CH0240) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Environment and Transportation |
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SB0745 | Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0786 | Education - Public Schools - Curriculum Publication (Curriculum Transparency and Publication Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0799 (HB1102) | Community College Tuition and Residency Waivers - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0811 (HB1205/CH0243) | State Government - Information Technology and Cybersecurity-Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (115-15) |
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SB0813 | Income Tax – Calculation of Taxable Income – Investments in Sustainable Materials Management Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0903 (HB1085) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Qualifying Biomass and Thermal Biomass Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SJ0011 /JR0007 (HJ0008/JR0006) | Solidarity With the Government and People of Ukraine | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 7 | ||
SB0390 (HB0419) | State Government - Information Technology - Cybersecurity | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0391 /CH0136 (HB0418) | Economic Development - More Jobs for Marylanders Program - Extension and Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136 |
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SB0392 (HB0412) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report and Data Dashboard (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0393 (HB0414) | Economic Development - Project Restore Program and Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0394 /CH0239 (HB0408) | Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239 |
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SB0395 (HB0413/CH0059) | Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0396 (HB0423) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0397 (HB0411) | Public Safety - Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0398 (HB0421) | Out-of-State Health Care Practitioners - Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth - Authorization | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0399 (HB0416) | State Government - Quasi-Governmental Units - Oversight and Governance | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0400 (HB0410) | Transportation – Highway User Revenue – Distribution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0401 (HB0415) | Operating Budget - Funding - Scholarships for Nonpublic School Students | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0402 /CH0058 (HB0417/CH0057) | Employees’ Retirement and Pension Systems – Reemployment Earnings Limitation – COVID–19 Exemption | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 58 |
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SB0403 (HB0409) | Corporations and Associations – Annual Reports – Fees for Electronic Filings | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0404 (HB0422) | Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0405 /CH0004 (HB0420) | Income Tax - Retirement Income Subtraction Modifications and Senior Credit (Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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SB0407 (HB0407) | Health Occupations - Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency - Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements (Health Care Heroes Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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SB0409 /CH0355 (HB0742) | State Retirement and Pension System – COVID–19–Related Death Benefits – Sunset Extension | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355 |
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SB1005 /CH0343 (HB1482) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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SB1010 /CH0002 (HB1486/CH0001) | Motor Fuel Taxes - Tax-Free Period | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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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 Museum | Introduced | Allegany | $250,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Barton Fire Station | Introduced | Allegany | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
Bittinger Fire Station | Introduced | Garrett | $250,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | $750,000 | |||
High School Athletic Facilities Upgrades | Introduced in Senate |
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Garrett | $300,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |

- 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
- State Park Investment Commission, 2021; 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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