Legislation
Delegate William Folden
- District
- 3B
- County
- Frederick
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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405 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3240 | 301-858-3240
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3481 | 301-858-3481
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405 House Office Building
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405 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3240 | 301-858-3240
Fax 410-841-3481 | 301-858-3481
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405 House Office Building
- Contact
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William.Folden@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0430 /CH0247 | Drunk Driving - Accidents Resulting in Death - Sanctions for Administrative Per Se Offenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 247 |
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| HB0466 /CH0053 (SB0802/CH0052) | Transportation - Dedication of Structures (Hero's Highway Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 53 |
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| HB0957 | Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumption - Duty Belt Worn by Law Enforcement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1025 | School Vehicles - Right Turn on Red - Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1054 | Criminal Law - Threat Against State or Local Official - Law Enforcement Officer | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0039 (SB0736/CH0379) | Public Safety - Handgun Identification Requirements - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (135-2) |
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| HB0128 | Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Trespass to a Vehicle | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0142 | Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0149 | State Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0161 | Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0168 | Criminal Law - Second-Degree Murder - Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0174 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0188 | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Renewal Period for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0189 /CH0404 (SB0261) | Public Safety - Handgun Permit Background Investigation - Armored Car Company Employees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 404 |
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| HB0196 (SB0072) | Motor Vehicle Administration - Selective Service Registration - Driver's License and Identification Card Applicants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0200 /CH0407 (SB0189) | State Correctional Facilities - Correctional Officers - Polygraph Examination | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407 |
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| HB0214 | Maryland Transportation Authority - Francis Scott Key Bridge - Toll Discount Plans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0227 | Family Law - Domestic Violence - Definition of Abuse | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0249 | Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0250 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Elderly or Disabled Individuals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0251 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0270 (SB0404) | Criminal Law - Arson, Burning, Malicious Destruction, and Theft - Property of Another - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0305 | Administrative Procedure Act - Limitation on Adoption of Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB0306 | Firearm Decriminalization Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB0340 /CH0241 (SB0889) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Thurgood Marshall Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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| HB0361 | Criminal Procedure - Government-Funded Legal Representation - Initial Appearance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| HB0382 /CH0244 | Sexual Assault Survivors' Right to Know Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244 |
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| HB0393 | Crimes - Use or Possession of Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0395 | Death or Life-Threatening Injury by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Subsequent Offenders - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0406 | Education - Implementation of the Common Core State Standards - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0436 (SB0266) | Education - Privacy of Education Records and Personal Information of Students | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0456 /CH0091 (SB0521) | Workgroup to Study Safe Harbor Policy for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91 |
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| HB0464 (SB0454) | Handgun Permits - Reciprocity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0477 (SB0326) | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Term | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0503 (SB0078) | Rape Survivor Family Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0530 | Office of the Public Defender - Representation at Bail Hearing - Provisional | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0604 (SB0166) | General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0735 | Public Safety - Regulated Firearms and Ammunition - Transport Through State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0737 /CH0337 (SB0288/CH0336) | Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 337 |
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| HB0743 | Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Course - Renewal Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0816 | Courts - Evidence - Membership in or Association With a Criminal Gang | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0834 | Junior Advancement via Association Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0846 /CH0283 (SB0671) | Motor Vehicle Administration - Commercial Driver's License - Program for Veterans and Service Members (Troops to Trucks) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283 |
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| HB0853 | Public Schools - Boards of Education - Anonymous Two-Way Text Messaging Tip Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0872 | Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:15 p.m. |
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| HB0908 (SB0617) | Criminal Law - Professional Counselors and Therapists - Misconduct (Lynette's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0958 (SB0447) | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - Hunting and Sporting Goods | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0960 | Retire in Maryland Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0961 (SB0511) | Women's Late-Term Pregnancy Health Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1024 | Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1032 /CH0293 | Public Safety - Transport of Weapons on School Property - Retired Law Enforcement Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 293 |
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| HB1085 (SB0376) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Qualified Maryland Toll Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1161 /CH0388 | Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388 |
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| HB1290 /CH0309 | Medicaid Managed Care Organizations - Pharmacy Networks - Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309 |
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| HB0480 (SB0590) | Small Business Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 2015 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0481 (SB0588) | Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program - Repeal | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0482 (SB0592/CH0125) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0483 (SB0589) | Motorist Tax Relief - Motor Fuel Tax - Consumer Price Index and Sales and Use Tax Equivalent Rate Adjustments - Repeal | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0484 (SB0591) | Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Phased Restoration | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0485 /CH0312 (SB0593) | Election Law - Fair Campaign Financing Fund - Income Tax Checkoff | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 312 |
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| HB0486 (SB0595/CH0311) | Public Charter School Expansion and Improvement Act of 2015 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0487 | Maryland Education Credit | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0488 (SB0594) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee
- 2015 Public Safety and Policing Workgroup
- Past House Service
- Judiciary Committee, 2015; Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2015.
- Public Service
- Fraternal Order of Police, President, 2002-2006; "Brunswick Junior Railroaders" Youth Football, baseball and lacrosse, President, 2011-; Carroll Manor Recreation Council and Pleasant Valley Youth Association, Coach.
- Memberships
- Fraternal Order of Police (President, 2002-2006); Fervency Lodge 200,Point of Rocks, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; The American Legion; National Rifle Association; Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Alumni Association; President, "Brunswick Junior Railroaders" Youth Football; Cheerleading and Lacrosse Organization, 2011.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Hagerstown, Maryland, April 5, 1972; Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick,Maryland; Frederick Community College, A.A., Criminal Justice; Northwestern University, School of Police Staff and Command; U.S. Army Military Police Corps (Infantry Sniper); Deputy Sheriff, Frederick, Maryland 1994-2011; Frederick Police Department 2011- 2014; Married. 3 Children.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:25 PM