Legislation
Delegate William Folden
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- 3B
- County
- Frederick
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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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HB1323 | Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Review - Juvenile Offenders Sentenced as Adults | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1365 (SB0621) | Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1370 | General Assembly - Limitation on Introduction of Bills | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1371 /CH0651 | Criminal Law - Strangulation - Lethality Screening Protocol and Training | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 651 |
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HB1436 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Common Law Battery | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1461 | Commercial Drivers' Licenses - Cancellations and Downgrades (Driving Privilege Preservation Act of 2016) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-135) |
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HB1555 | Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Tuscarora High School Concession Stand | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB1556 (SB1128/CH0712) | Frederick County Sheriff - Collective Bargaining | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0157 /CH0518 | Death or Life-Threatening Injury by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Subsequent Offenders - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 518 |
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HB0177 /CH0617 | Criminal Law - Prohibition on Marking Flags - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 617 |
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HB0183 | Vehicle Laws - Smoking Marijuana in Vehicles - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0198 | Primary and Secondary Education - Security - School Resource Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0202 /CH0479 (SB1004) | Pilot Program - Donation of Coins From Gaming Payouts - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 479 |
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HB0249 /CH0561 (SB0557/CH0560) | Members of the National Guard - Employment and Reemployment Rights - Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 561 |
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HB0270 (SB0594) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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HB0306 /CH0319 | Labor and Employment - Hiring and Promotion Preferences - Veterans and Their Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319 |
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HB0312 /CH0618 (SB0208) | Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 618 |
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HB0392 (SB0274) | Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plates - Retired Law Enforcement Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0406 (SB0870) | Motor Fuel Tax - Aviation Gasoline - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0409 /CH0513 (SB0564) | Criminal Law - Providing Alcohol to Underage Drinkers - Penalties (Alex and Calvin's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 513 |
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HB0419 (SB0822) | Privileged Communications - Critical Incident Stress Management Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0436 (SB0468) | Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0465 (SB0652) | Public Safety - Retired Law Enforcement Officer Identification Card - Failure to Issue | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0466 | Handgun Permits - Qualifications - Former and Retired Law Enforcement Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0483 | Property Tax - Homeowner's Tax Credit - Computation and Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0488 /CH0487 | Property Tax - Property Transferred to New Owner - Appeals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 487 |
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HB0568 | Health Occupations - Health Care Practitioners - Exemption From Participation in Aid in Dying | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0572 | Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:30 p.m. |
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HB0586 | Retire in Maryland Act of 2016 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0603 (SB0749) | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0604 (SB0291) | Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0614 | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Watermen's Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0626 | Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0638 | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Farmers' Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0644 (SB0691) | Public Health - Provision of Life-Preserving Health Care Services (Vulnerable Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0646 (SB0593) | Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0660 | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Equestrian Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0673 | Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Use of Funds at Out-of-State Institutions of Higher Education | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0674 | Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Hearing Board - Final Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0719 (SB0522) | Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0723 (SB0585) | Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0729 | Taxation - Prohibition on Exemptions and Credits for Organizations Having Known Ties to Terrorism (Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0780 | Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0785 (SB0233/CH0542) | Public Safety - Motorcycle Profiling - Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-135) |
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HB0898 /CH0498 | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498 |
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HB0911 | Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0914 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Acquittal, Dismissal, and Nolle Prosequi | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0944 | Criminal Law - Professional Counselors and Therapists - Misconduct (Lynette's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1110 (SB0645) | Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Allocation of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1166 | Income Tax - Rates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1173 | Criminal Law - Sentencing - Subsequent Offenders (Career Criminal Truth in Sentencing Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1177 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1204 | Education - PARCC Testing - Exemption for Children With Disabilities (Ben's Rule) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1207 | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Correctional Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1284 (SB0627) | Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1290 | Motor Fuel Dispensing Equipment - Tax Rate Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB1317 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Acquittal, Dismissal, and Nolle Prosequi | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1319 (SB0620/CH0415) | Commemorative Weeks - Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB1326 | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Application Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1332 | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Renewal Period for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1374 | Hunting and Fishing - Complimentary Licenses - Military and Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1388 | Transportation - Motor Fuel Tax and Highway User Revenue - Increased Local Share | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1389 | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB1390 | Election Law - Voter Registration and Absentee Voting - Proof of Citizenship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1414 | Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Ryan's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1429 | Recovery Home Residential Rights Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1447 (SB0032) | State Government - Veterans Affairs - Maryland Prisoner of War Medal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1459 (SB0440) | Prevailing Wage - Career and Technology Centers or STEM and STEAM Classrooms (Student Preparedness Act of 2016) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1481 (SB0723) | Civil Actions - Immunity From Liability - Entering a Property to Provide Emergency Assistance or Medical Care | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1503 /CH0141 | Adult Education - GED Testing Fees - Exemption for Homeless Youth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 141 |
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HB1554 (SB1107) | Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1601 | Criminal Law - Threat Against State or Local Official - Law Enforcement Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1624 /CH0526 (SB1104/CH0525) | Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 526 |
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HB0449 (SB0375) | Relief From Budget Mandates | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0450 (SB0386) | Tax Credits - Manufacturing Empowerment Zones | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0452 (SB0384) | Earned Income Tax Credit - Expansion | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (38-8) |
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HB0453 | Maryland Education Credit | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0455 (SB0387) | Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0456 (SB0382) | Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0457 (SB0385) | Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0458 (SB0380) | General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0459 /CH0316 (SB0389) | Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316 |
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HB0460 (SB0381/CH0146) | Housing and Community Development - Community Development Administration - Student and Residential Mortgage Loans | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-135) |
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HB0461 (SB0388) | Crimes - Criminal Gangs - Prohibitions and Funding | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0462 /CH0010 (SB0383) | Program Open Space - Transfer Tax Repayment - Use of Funds | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 10 |
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HB0464 (SB0376/CH0144) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Schools Act of 2016 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB1016 /CH0519 | Public Safety and Policing Workgroup - Recommendations | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 519 |
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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
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past House Service
- Judiciary Committee, 2015; Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2015.
- Public Service
- Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council, 2016-; 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; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Army Sniper Association; National Rifle Association; Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Alumni Association; President, "Brunswick Junior Railroaders" Youth Football; Cheerleading and Lacrosse Organization, 2011.
- Awards
- Recognized by the VFW as the 2015 Police Officer of the Year, 2016.
- 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 3:26 PM