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Senator Bill Ferguson

Ferguson, Bill
District
46
County
Baltimore City
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
202 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3600 | 301-858-3600
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3161
Interim Info
202 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3600 | 301-858-3600
Fax 410-841-3161 | 301-858-3161
Contact
bill.ferguson@senate.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 46
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0318
Title
Department of Transportation - Heads of Modal Administrations - Senate Confirmation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0367 (HB0862)
Title
Maryland Redeemable Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0368 /CH0192 (HB0384/CH0193)
Title
Baltimore City - Police Commissioner - Length of Term
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0369 /CH0067 (HB1095)
Title
Education - Prekindergarten Programs - Notification of Eligibility by Local Departments of Social Services
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0410 /CH0068 (HB0550)
Title
Distillery License Holders - Sale of Product to Participants in Guided Tours
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0499 /CH0215 (HB1227/CH0216)
Title
Admissions and Amusement Tax - Baltimore City - Amateur Sports League Fees
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0558 (HB0684/CH0029)
Title
Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program - Codified
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0559 (HB0686/CH0030)
Title
Department of Housing and Community Development - Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0560
Title
One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credits - Business Incubators, Enterprise Zones, and Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zones
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0561 (HB1210/CH0736)
Title
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0562 (HB0143)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Creative Alliance Project
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0563 (HB1635)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Port Discovery Children's Museum
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0788 (HB1068/CH0644)
Title
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Pub Crawl Promoter's Permits
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0789 (HB0433)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Regional Education and Training Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0790 (HB0432)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Museum of Industry
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0791 (HB0407)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Health Care for the Homeless Dental Clinic
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0792 (HB1049)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Leadenhall Community Outreach Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0909 (HB1488/CH0654)
Title
Service, Stipends, and Scholarships - Maryland Corps Program - Established
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0910 (HB1399)
Title
Maryland Education Development Collaborative - Established
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0930 (HB0947)
Title
Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1052 /CH0025 (HB1607)
Title
University of Maryland Strategic Partnership Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1067 (HB1535)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Robert Long House
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1125 (HB1402/CH0032)
Title
Education - Public School Opportunities Enhancement Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1161
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Harbor Point Parks and Infrastructure
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1164 (HB1636/CH0314)
Title
Baltimore City - South Baltimore Gateway Community Benefits District and Distribution of Local Impact Grants
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0054 /CH0016 (HB0003/CH0028)
Title
Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services and For-Hire Transportation - Clarifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0067 (HB1193)
Title
State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0179 (HB0448)
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Selection, Qualifications, and Term of Office
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0181 (HB0531)
Title
Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0197 (HB0690)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Community Empowerment and Wellness Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0198 /CH0661 (HB0211/CH0662)
Title
Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Restrictions on Sales and Use (Pollinator Protection Act of 2016)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0209 (HB0634)
Title
Juvenile Law - Adjudication of Delinquency - Collateral Consequences
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0211 (HB0477)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Qualified Research and Development Expenses - Credit Amounts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0243 (HB0304)
Title
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0247
Title
Election Law - Certificate of Candidacy as Delegate to a Presidential National Convention - Place of Filing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0259 (HB0518)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Imposition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0263 (HB1409)
Title
Payment in Lieu of Taxes - State Forests, State Parks, and Wildlife Management Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0271 /CH0665 (HB0722/CH0666)
Title
Capital Grant Program for Local School Systems With Significant Enrollment Growth or Relocatable Classrooms - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0273
Title
Income Tax Credit - Apprenticeship and Training - Work-Based Learning Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0294 (HB1047)
Title
Earned Income Tax Credit - Expansion
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0295 (HB1048)
Title
Income Tax - Earned Income Credit - Refundability
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0304 (HB0423)
Title
Maryland Commission on Health in All Policies
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0305
Title
Family Child Care Providers - High School Diploma or GED Test
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0312 /CH0183 (HB0329/CH0184)
Title
Children - Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers - Advertising and Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0313 (HB0231)
Title
Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Financial Aid - Reduction Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0317 /CH0063 (HB1463)
Title
Coordinating Council for Juvenile Services Educational Programs - Membership
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0322 /CH0667 (HB0378/CH0668)
Title
Homeowners' Property Tax Credit Program - Eligibility Awareness Campaign
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0323 /CH0011 (HB0610)
Title
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act - Reauthorization
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0324 /CH0013 (HB0309)
Title
Prince George's County Regional Medical Center Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0325
Title
Juvenile Services Education - Modifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0333
Title
Public Health - Restaurants - Meals for Children
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0337 /CH0549 (HB0144)
Title
Libraries - Regional, State, and County - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0338 (HB0138)
Title
Task Force to Study the Placement of Library Services Within the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0339 (HB0361)
Title
Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0350
Title
Universal Voter Registration Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0355 (HB0431/CH0039)
Title
Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0370 /CH0014 (HB0368/CH0015)
Title
Board of Public Works Transparency Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0374 /CH0197 (HB0335)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - College Savings Plans - Contributions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0413 (HB1499)
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Crisis Resolution and Prevention Resolution Services - Funding and Reporting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0427 /CH0552 (HB0741/CH0553)
Title
Higher Education - Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Consumer Protection Provisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0433 (HB0906)
Title
Correctional Services - Special Requirements for Elderly, Chronically Ill, and Terminally Ill Inmates
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0464
Title
Higher Education - College Admissions Outreach Program for High-Achieving Students - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0465
Title
Community Colleges - Tuition Waiver for Disabled Individuals - Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0472 (HB0580)
Title
Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0481 /CH0556 (HB1003/CH0557)
Title
Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0485 /CH0677 (HB0740/CH0678)
Title
Task Force to Study Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0494 /CH0213 (HB0713/CH0214)
Title
State Department of Education - Community-Partnered School Behavioral Health Services Programs - Reporting System and Report (School Behavioral Health Accountability Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0495
Title
Statewide Steering Committee on Services for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease - Infusion Center - Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0497 (HB0595)
Title
Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0503
Title
Education - Online Instructional Program for Financial Literacy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0504 (HB1578)
Title
Criminal Law - Sexual Offenses - Threatening to Withhold Governmental Services
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0505 /CH0394 (HB1619)
Title
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Premium Discount - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0508 /CH0679 (HB0190)
Title
Civil Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0513 (HB0377)
Title
Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0542 /CH0220
Title
State Retirement and Pension System - Forfeiture of Benefits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0545 /CH0403 (HB0290/CH0404)
Title
Labor and Employment - Apprenticeship Career Training in Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0546
Title
Transitional Supports for Ex-Offenders - Repeal of Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0547 (HB1151)
Title
Ex-Offenders Recidivism Reduction Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0549 /CH0074 (HB0730/CH0075)
Title
Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Membership and Extension of Termination Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0552 /CH0558 (HB0146/CH0559)
Title
Property Tax Credit - Disabled or Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers and Public Safety Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0583
Title
Higher Education - University System of Maryland - Quasi-Endowment Funds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0584 /CH0683 (HB0668/CH0684)
Title
Preschool Development Grants - Expansion Grants - Required State Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0607 (HB0829)
Title
Agriculture - Cattle, Swine, and Poultry - Use of Antimicrobial Drugs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0671 (HB0402)
Title
Public Information Act - Personnel and Investigatory Records - Formal Complaints Against Public Employees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0674 (HB0934)
Title
Teachers' Retirement and Pension System - Employer Contribution for Local Employees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0676 /CH0689 (HB1014/CH0690)
Title
College Affordability Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0680 (HB1167/CH0503)
Title
Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0681 (HB1168/CH0504)
Title
Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0698 (HB1620)
Title
Community Colleges - Vocational Certificates and Associate's Degrees - Tuition Waiver
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0745 (HB0110)
Title
Law Enforcement Explorer Program - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0755 (HB1325)
Title
State Department of Education - Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Funding (Free School Meals for Students From Low- and Middle-Income Families Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0756 (HB1360)
Title
Primary and Secondary Education - Breakfast Program - School Requirements (Breakfast After the Bell Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0758 /CH0696 (HB0445)
Title
Food Stamp Program - Minimum Benefit - State Supplement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0765 /CH0423
Title
CINA, Guardianship, Adoption, Custody, and Visitation - Disability of Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Party
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0781 /CH0232 (HB0708)
Title
Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0836 (HB1274)
Title
Housing and Community Development - Community Development Program Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0848 /CH0436 (HB1005/CH0437)
Title
Health Insurance - Contraceptive Equity Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0856 /CH0440 (HB0180/CH0441)
Title
Public Health - HIV Testing During Pregnancy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0869
Title
Governor's Office of Minority Affairs - Workgroup on Reconciliation and Equity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0905 /CH0701 (HB0999/CH0702)
Title
Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0906 (HB1002)
Title
Weapon-Free Higher Education Zones
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0907 (HB0672)
Title
Transportation - Harry W. Nice Memorial Potomac River Bridge - Replacement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0908 (HB1013/CH0036)
Title
Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0922 (HB1187)
Title
Career Apprenticeship Opportunity Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0938
Title
Election Law - Voting by Mail (Universal Vote by Mail Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0944 (HB1340)
Title
Firearms - Applications - Notification and Reporting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0946 /CH0596 (HB1180/CH0597)
Title
Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0947
Title
Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Secondary Transactions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0970 (HB1367)
Title
Drugged Driving - Oral Fluid Tests - Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1035 (HB0891)
Title
Transportation - Transit Service - State Grants and Farebox Recovery Rate
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1040 (HB1000)
Title
Public Safety - Firearms - Terrorist Watchlist
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1041
Title
Education - Physical and Digital Infrastructure in the Public Schools - Assessment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1139
Title
Baltimore City - Commercial Bingo - Permits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1143 /CH0606
Title
Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1159 /CH0026
Title
Baltimore City Board of License Commissioners - Members - Terms and Appointment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1166 (HB0227)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1169 (HB1405)
Title
Baltimore City - Procurement by Public Institutions of Higher Education - Preference for Local Bidders or Offerors
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1170 (HB1403/CH0033)
Title
Next Generation Scholars of Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1171 /CH0714 (HB1401/CH0715)
Title
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hours of Operation - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1172 (HB1400/CH0031)
Title
Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1173 /CH0243 (HB1406/CH0244)
Title
Task Force to Study the Adult High School Concept
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0002 (HJ0008)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1104 /CH0525 (HB1624/CH0526)
Title
Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Committee
4 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0318 Department of Transportation - Heads of Modal Administrations - Senate Confirmation Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0367 (HB0862) Maryland Redeemable Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Act Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
Finance
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0368 /CH0192 (HB0384/CH0193) Baltimore City - Police Commissioner - Length of Term Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 192
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0369 /CH0067 (HB1095) Education - Prekindergarten Programs - Notification of Eligibility by Local Departments of Social Services Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0410 /CH0068 (HB0550) Distillery License Holders - Sale of Product to Participants in Guided Tours Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 68
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0499 /CH0215 (HB1227/CH0216) Admissions and Amusement Tax - Baltimore City - Amateur Sports League Fees Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 215
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0558 (HB0684/CH0029) Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program - Codified Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Budget and Taxation
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
SB0559 (HB0686/CH0030) Department of Housing and Community Development - Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund - Establishment Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
SB0560 One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credits - Business Incubators, Enterprise Zones, and Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zones Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0561 (HB1210/CH0736) Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Licenses Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0562 (HB0143) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Creative Alliance Project Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB0563 (HB1635) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Port Discovery Children's Museum Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB0788 (HB1068/CH0644) Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Pub Crawl Promoter's Permits Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0789 (HB0433) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Regional Education and Training Center Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB0790 (HB0432) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Museum of Industry Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB0791 (HB0407) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Health Care for the Homeless Dental Clinic Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB0792 (HB1049) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Leadenhall Community Outreach Center Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB0909 (HB1488/CH0654) Service, Stipends, and Scholarships - Maryland Corps Program - Established Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
Appropriations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0910 (HB1399) Maryland Education Development Collaborative - Established Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-45)
Budget and Taxation
3/17/2016 - 1:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Ways and Means
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0930 (HB0947) Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1052 /CH0025 (HB1607) University of Maryland Strategic Partnership Act of 2016 Primary 1 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 25
Budget and Taxation
3/01/2016 - 8:30 AM
Appropriations
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1067 (HB1535) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Robert Long House Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB1125 (HB1402/CH0032) Education - Public School Opportunities Enhancement Act Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Budget and Taxation
3/17/2016 - 1:30 PM
Ways and Means
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1161 Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Harbor Point Parks and Infrastructure Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 10:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 10:00 AM
SB1164 (HB1636/CH0314) Baltimore City - South Baltimore Gateway Community Benefits District and Distribution of Local Impact Grants Primary 1 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (135-2)
Budget and Taxation
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0054 /CH0016 (HB0003/CH0028) Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services and For-Hire Transportation - Clarifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 16
Finance
1/19/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0067 (HB1193) State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (132-0)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
1/21/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0179 (HB0448) Circuit Court Judges - Selection, Qualifications, and Term of Office Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/04/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0181 (HB0531) Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0197 (HB0690) Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Community Empowerment and Wellness Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 2:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 2:00 PM
SB0198 /CH0661 (HB0211/CH0662) Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Restrictions on Sales and Use (Pollinator Protection Act of 2016) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 661
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0209 (HB0634) Juvenile Law - Adjudication of Delinquency - Collateral Consequences Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/04/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0211 (HB0477) Income Tax Credit - Qualified Research and Development Expenses - Credit Amounts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
2/03/2016 - 2:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0243 (HB0304) Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0247 Election Law - Certificate of Candidacy as Delegate to a Presidential National Convention - Place of Filing Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 3:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/04/2016 - 3:00 PM
SB0259 (HB0518) Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Imposition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0263 (HB1409) Payment in Lieu of Taxes - State Forests, State Parks, and Wildlife Management Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed
Budget and Taxation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0271 /CH0665 (HB0722/CH0666) Capital Grant Program for Local School Systems With Significant Enrollment Growth or Relocatable Classrooms - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 665
Budget and Taxation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0273 Income Tax Credit - Apprenticeship and Training - Work-Based Learning Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0294 (HB1047) Earned Income Tax Credit - Expansion Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0295 (HB1048) Income Tax - Earned Income Credit - Refundability Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0304 (HB0423) Maryland Commission on Health in All Policies Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0305 Family Child Care Providers - High School Diploma or GED Test Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0312 /CH0183 (HB0329/CH0184) Children - Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers - Advertising and Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 183
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0313 (HB0231) Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Financial Aid - Reduction Restrictions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0317 /CH0063 (HB1463) Coordinating Council for Juvenile Services Educational Programs - Membership Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 63
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0322 /CH0667 (HB0378/CH0668) Homeowners' Property Tax Credit Program - Eligibility Awareness Campaign Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 667
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0323 /CH0011 (HB0610) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act - Reauthorization Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
Environment and Transportation
SB0324 /CH0013 (HB0309) Prince George's County Regional Medical Center Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 13
Budget and Taxation
2/03/2016 - 2:00 PM
Appropriations
3/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0325 Juvenile Services Education - Modifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0333 Public Health - Restaurants - Meals for Children Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0337 /CH0549 (HB0144) Libraries - Regional, State, and County - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 549
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Ways and Means
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0338 (HB0138) Task Force to Study the Placement of Library Services Within the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0339 (HB0361) Higher Education - Community Colleges - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0350 Universal Voter Registration Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Failed
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0355 (HB0431/CH0039) Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0370 /CH0014 (HB0368/CH0015) Board of Public Works Transparency Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 14
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0374 /CH0197 (HB0335) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - College Savings Plans - Contributions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 197
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0413 (HB1499) Developmental Disabilities Administration - Crisis Resolution and Prevention Resolution Services - Funding and Reporting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Finance
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
SB0427 /CH0552 (HB0741/CH0553) Higher Education - Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Consumer Protection Provisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0433 (HB0906) Correctional Services - Special Requirements for Elderly, Chronically Ill, and Terminally Ill Inmates Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0464 Higher Education - College Admissions Outreach Program for High-Achieving Students - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0465 Community Colleges - Tuition Waiver for Disabled Individuals - Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0472 (HB0580) Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0481 /CH0556 (HB1003/CH0557) Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 556
Finance
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0485 /CH0677 (HB0740/CH0678) Task Force to Study Family and Medical Leave Insurance Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 677
Finance
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0494 /CH0213 (HB0713/CH0214) State Department of Education - Community-Partnered School Behavioral Health Services Programs - Reporting System and Report (School Behavioral Health Accountability Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 213
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0495 Statewide Steering Committee on Services for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease - Infusion Center - Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0497 (HB0595) Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (137-1)
Finance
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
Health and Government Operations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0503 Education - Online Instructional Program for Financial Literacy Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0504 (HB1578) Criminal Law - Sexual Offenses - Threatening to Withhold Governmental Services Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0505 /CH0394 (HB1619) Workers' Compensation Insurance - Premium Discount - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 394
Finance
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0508 /CH0679 (HB0190) Civil Remedies for Shoplifting and Employee Theft Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 679
Judicial Proceedings
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0513 (HB0377) Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
SB0542 /CH0220 State Retirement and Pension System - Forfeiture of Benefits Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 220
Budget and Taxation
2/25/2016 - 8:30 AM
Appropriations
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0545 /CH0403 (HB0290/CH0404) Labor and Employment - Apprenticeship Career Training in Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403
Finance
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0546 Transitional Supports for Ex-Offenders - Repeal of Restrictions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0547 (HB1151) Ex-Offenders Recidivism Reduction Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0549 /CH0074 (HB0730/CH0075) Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Membership and Extension of Termination Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74
Finance
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0552 /CH0558 (HB0146/CH0559) Property Tax Credit - Disabled or Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers and Public Safety Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 558
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0583 Higher Education - University System of Maryland - Quasi-Endowment Funds Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/02/2016 - 3:00 PM
Appropriations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0584 /CH0683 (HB0668/CH0684) Preschool Development Grants - Expansion Grants - Required State Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 683
Budget and Taxation
3/02/2016 - 3:00 PM
Appropriations
SB0607 (HB0829) Agriculture - Cattle, Swine, and Poultry - Use of Antimicrobial Drugs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0671 (HB0402) Public Information Act - Personnel and Investigatory Records - Formal Complaints Against Public Employees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0674 (HB0934) Teachers' Retirement and Pension System - Employer Contribution for Local Employees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 8:30 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/25/2016 - 8:30 AM
SB0676 /CH0689 (HB1014/CH0690) College Affordability Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 689
Budget and Taxation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
SB0680 (HB1167/CH0503) Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0681 (HB1168/CH0504) Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0698 (HB1620) Community Colleges - Vocational Certificates and Associate's Degrees - Tuition Waiver Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0745 (HB0110) Law Enforcement Explorer Program - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0755 (HB1325) State Department of Education - Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Funding (Free School Meals for Students From Low- and Middle-Income Families Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 2:30 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/15/2016 - 2:30 PM
SB0756 (HB1360) Primary and Secondary Education - Breakfast Program - School Requirements (Breakfast After the Bell Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
3/15/2016 - 2:30 PM
Ways and Means
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0758 /CH0696 (HB0445) Food Stamp Program - Minimum Benefit - State Supplement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 696
Finance
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0765 /CH0423 CINA, Guardianship, Adoption, Custody, and Visitation - Disability of Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Party Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423
Judicial Proceedings
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0781 /CH0232 (HB0708) Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 232
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0836 (HB1274) Housing and Community Development - Community Development Program Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0848 /CH0436 (HB1005/CH0437) Health Insurance - Contraceptive Equity Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 436
Finance
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0856 /CH0440 (HB0180/CH0441) Public Health - HIV Testing During Pregnancy Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0869 Governor's Office of Minority Affairs - Workgroup on Reconciliation and Equity Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0905 /CH0701 (HB0999/CH0702) Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 701
Budget and Taxation
3/01/2016 - 8:30 AM
Ways and Means
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0906 (HB1002) Weapon-Free Higher Education Zones Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0907 (HB0672) Transportation - Harry W. Nice Memorial Potomac River Bridge - Replacement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-45)
Finance
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
SB0908 (HB1013/CH0036) Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/14/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0922 (HB1187) Career Apprenticeship Opportunity Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Finance
3/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
Ways and Means
4/11/2016 - 9:00 AM
SB0938 Election Law - Voting by Mail (Universal Vote by Mail Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0944 (HB1340) Firearms - Applications - Notification and Reporting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0946 /CH0596 (HB1180/CH0597) Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 596
Judicial Proceedings
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0947 Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Secondary Transactions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0970 (HB1367) Drugged Driving - Oral Fluid Tests - Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1035 (HB0891) Transportation - Transit Service - State Grants and Farebox Recovery Rate Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/17 at 1:30 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/17/2016 - 1:30 PM
SB1040 (HB1000) Public Safety - Firearms - Terrorist Watchlist Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1041 Education - Physical and Digital Infrastructure in the Public Schools - Assessment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable Report by Ways and Means
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/11/2016 - 9:00 AM
SB1139 Baltimore City - Commercial Bingo - Permits Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/17 at 1:30 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/17/2016 - 1:30 PM
SB1143 /CH0606 Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 606
Judicial Proceedings
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
SB1159 /CH0026 Baltimore City Board of License Commissioners - Members - Terms and Appointment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 26
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/19/2016 - 12:00 PM
SB1166 (HB0227) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1169 (HB1405) Baltimore City - Procurement by Public Institutions of Higher Education - Preference for Local Bidders or Offerors Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1170 (HB1403/CH0033) Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1171 /CH0714 (HB1401/CH0715) Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hours of Operation - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 714
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1172 (HB1400/CH0031) Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1173 /CH0243 (HB1406/CH0244) Task Force to Study the Adult High School Concept Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243
Finance
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
Ways and Means
SJ0002 (HJ0008) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1104 /CH0525 (HB1624/CH0526) Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway By Request - Committee 4 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525
Finance
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Ferguson, Bill
Tenure
First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
Current Assignments
2015 Budget and Taxation Committee
2015 Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittee, Budget & Taxation Committee
2015 Pensions Subcommittee, Budget & Taxation Committee
2015 Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology
2015 Joint Committee on Pensions
2011 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
Past Senate Service
Senate Special Committee on Ethics Reform, 2012-2014; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2014; Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2014; Education Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2014; Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2014; Commission to Study Campaign Finance Law, 2011-2012; Joint Committee on Welfare Reform, 2011-2014; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Transparency and Open Government, 2011-2014.
Public Service
Maryland Task Force to Study an Adult High School Concept, 2016-; Council on Open Data, 2014-; Task Force to Study the Impact of Ocean Acidification on State Waters, 2014-2015; Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities, 2011-; Early Childhood Development Advisory Council, 2011-.
Memberships
Education Equality Project, 2010-; Envision Baltimore, 2010; Canton Community Association, 2006-.
Awards
Cunningham Award for Public Service and Academic Achievement, University of Maryland School of Law , 2010; Distinguished Presidential Citation, Baltimore City Council President , 2006.
Biographical Information
Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, April 15, 1983; Davidson College, B. A., political science and economics, 2005; The Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, M. A. T, 2007; University of Maryland School of Law, J. D., (magna cum laude), 2010; Teach for America, Baltimore City Schools, 2005–2007; Member, St. Casimir Catholic Church, Baltimore; Married, 2 Children.
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