Senator William G. Folden
- District
- 4
- County
- Frederick
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
- Annapolis Info
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414 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3704
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3704
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414 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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414 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3704
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414 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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william.folden@senate.maryland.gov
- 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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| SB0027 (HB0126) | Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0044 | State Retirement and Pension System - Forfeiture of Benefits | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 9:30 a.m. |
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| SB0051 | Public Schools - Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms - Use of Video Recording Devices | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0081 (HB0329) | Criminal Law - School Resource Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity with Students | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0105 | Real Time for Violent Crime Act (Geri's Law) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0117 | Property Tax - Credit for Surviving Spouse of Fallen Public Safety Officer or Judicial Officer - Alteration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| SB0129 | Domestic Violence - Warrantless Arrests and Victims | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0144 | Public Information Act - Personnel Records of Elected Officials and Joint Ethics Committee Records | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0151 | Income Tax - Credit for Individuals Residing With and Caring for Elderly Parents | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| SB0202 | Police Discipline - Order to Show Cause | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0211 | Maryland Estate Tax - Repeal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| SB0328 | Property Tax Credit - Disabled or Fallen Public Safety Officer - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation |
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| SB0329 (HB0455) | Education - Certification of Scholarship Granting Organizations (Opting in on Opportunity Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0330 (HB0508) | Public Safety - Police Accountability - Investigation Records Relating to Not Administratively Charged, Unfounded, and Exonerated Complaints | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0331 (HB0094) | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0435 (HB0417) | Public Health - Medetomidine and Xylazine Consumer Protection Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0436 | Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Transfer to Juvenile Court | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0437 (HB0752) | Criminal Law – Theft and Fraud Crimes – Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0536 | Private Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Notification of Violation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0677 | Public Safety – Handgun Permits – Firearms Training Course | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0678 | Criminal Procedure - Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Search - Affidavit for Judicial Authorization | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0679 (HB1489) | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0716 | Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Charging Documents - Law Enforcement Officers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0717 (HB1266) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0718 | Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class L Permit | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0104 | Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission (Fair Districts for Maryland Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| SB0106 (HB0183) | Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m. |
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| SB0222 (HB0137) | Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed (43-0) |
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| SB0302 | Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0454 | Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0545 (HB0716) | Land Surveyors and Property Line Surveyors - Private Property Access - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0566 (HB0004) | Vehicle Laws - Historic Motor Vehicles - Minimum Age | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0567 (HB0462) | Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0638 (HB0654) | Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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| SB0776 | Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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| SB0896 | Vehicle Laws - Registration Fees - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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| SB0991 (HB1620) | Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| SB0992 | Public Utilities - Large Load Customers - Registration and Demand Response Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment |
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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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| Audubon Society of Central Maryland | Introduced | Frederick | $60,000 | $0 | |||||
| Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo | Introduced | Frederick | $100,000 | $0 | |||||
| Great Frederick Fair | Introduced | Frederick | $500,000 | $0 | |||||
| Kaplan Building Infrastructure Upgrade | Introduced | Frederick | $1,000,000 | $0 | |||||
| New Market Town Hall | Introduced | Frederick | $434,519 | $0 |
- Tenure
- Elected to the Senate in November 2022. Member of the Senate since January 11, 2023. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 3B, 2015-2019
- Current Assignments
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- 2023 Judicial Proceedings Committee
- 2023 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2023 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- 2023 Vice Chair, Frederick County Delegation
- 2023 Maryland Veteran's Caucus
- Past House Service 2015-2019
- Environment and Transportation Committee, 2015-2019; Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2015-2019; Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2015-2019; Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2017-2019; Judiciary Committee, 2015; Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2015; Member, Public Safety and Policing Work Group, 2015-2016; Chair, Frederick County House Delegation (Vice-Chair, 2017), 2018-2019; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2015-2019.
- Public Service
- Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Ket Policy and Funding Committee, 2025-; Frederick County School Construction Master Plan Workgroup, 2024-; Co-Chair, Maryland Correctional Enterprises Managment Council (Member, 2016-2019), 2017-2019.
- Memberships
- Member, Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2015-2019; Francis Scott Key Lodge FOP Lodge 91; Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 102 (President 2002-2006); U.S. Army Sniper Association; Fervency Lodge no. 200, Point of Rocks, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; 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-.
- Awards
- Legislator of the Year, Maryland Retailers Association, 2017; Life Saving Award, Frederick Police Department, 2017; Award for Life Saving, Frederick County Sheriff, 2006.
- Biographical Information
- Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, April 5, 1972; Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick, Maryland; Frederick Community College, A.A., Criminal Justice, 1999; School of Police Staff and Command, Northwestern University; Served in U.S. Army (military police, infantry sniper); Deputy Sheriff, Frederick County, 1994-2011; Police Officer, Frederick, Maryland, 2011 -2022; Assistant Chief of Police, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Police Department 2022-2025; Married; three children.
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