Legislation
Delegate Catherine M. Forbes
- District
- 42A
- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Appropriations Committee
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Appropriations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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304 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3487 | 301-858-3487
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3487
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304 House Office Building
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304 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3487 | 301-858-3487
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304 House Office Building
- Contact
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catherine.forbes@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0604 /CH0272 (SB0326/CH0273) | State Libraries - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and State Library Board - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 272 |
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| HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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| HB1370 (SB0592) | State-Funded Construction and Major Renovation Projects - Solar Panels - Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1636 (SB0655) | Capital Projects – High Performance and Green Buildings – Alterations (Green Building Restoration Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0127 (SB0287) | Maryland Arts and Culture Capital Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0135 (SB0465) | Admissions and Amusement Tax - Electronic Bingo and Tip Jars - Distribution to Maryland State Arts Council | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0140 (SB0056) | Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Plain Language Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0194 /CH0102 (SB0285/CH0103) | State Highway Administration - Highway Work Permits - Pedestrian Access (Pedestrian Access Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 102 |
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| HB0203 (SB0614) | Community Parks and Playgrounds Program - Baltimore County and Howard County - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0208 | Public Schools - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0229 (SB0300) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0383 | State Department of Education - Student Performance Reports - Students With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0396 | Child Care Centers – Early Childhood Screening and Assistance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0464 (SB0990) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0469 (SB0446/CH0554) | Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Disorderly School Closures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0470 (SB0445) | For-Profit Institutions of Higher Education and Private Career Schools - Instructional Spending - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0541 /CH0237 (SB0633/CH0238) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Training Requirements - Hate Crimes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 237 |
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| HB0543 /CH0239 (SB0151/CH0240) | Estates and Trusts - Closed Estates - Subsequent Discovery of Check | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 239 |
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| HB0557 /CH0252 (SB0607/CH0253) | Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 |
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| HB0575 | Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0590 (SB0230) | Criminal Law – Sexual Crimes – Repeal of Spousal Defense (Love Is No Defense to Sexual Crimes) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0593 (SB0294/CH0546) | Higher Education - Annual Revenues of For-Profit Institutions - Limitation on Enrollment (Veterans' Education Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0600 /CH0270 (SB1021) | Baltimore County – Motorcycles – Sunday Sales | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 270 |
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| HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0611 (SB1053) | Baltimore County - Behavioral Health - Hub and Spoke Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0615 | Education - School Construction - Pedestrian Safety Plans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0619 /CH0276 | Environment – Use of Fire–Fighting Foam and PFAS Chemicals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 276 |
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| HB0636 (SB0646) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0643 (SB0701) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
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| HB0747 (SB0933) | State and Local Procurement - Payment Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0817 /CH0333 (SB0720) | Regulations Affecting Small Businesses - Certification of Comparable Local Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 333 |
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| HB0847 /CH0341 | State Coordinator for Autism Strategy and Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 341 |
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| HB0892 (SB0649) | Public Information Act – Motor Vehicle Administration – Warrant for Personal Information and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0922 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Vietnam Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0997 | Task Force to Study Veterans' Suicide Causes and Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1052 | University System of Maryland - Contaminants in Campus Buildings - Review, Monitoring, and Remediation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1066 (SB0761) | Income Tax - 529 College Investment Plans - Elementary and Secondary Education Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1079 | Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1082 | Higher Education – Denial of Transfer Credit – Notice and Report (Transfer With Success Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1089 | Economic Development - Job Creation Tax Credit - Qualified Position | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1175 | Higher Education - Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1257 (SB0816) | Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers (Firearms Dealers' Safety Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1258 | Historic Motor Vehicles - Exemption From Emissions Inspections - Limitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1313 /CH0457 (SB0787) | Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 457 |
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| HB1355 (SB1051) | Public Safety - Interjurisdictional Policing Grant Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1425 (SB0926) | Climate Solutions Act of 2020 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1462 /CH0478 (SB0477/CH0479) | Public Health - Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 478 |
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| HB1474 (SB0693/CH0576) | State Personnel - Maryland Department of Health - Pay Rates and Staffing Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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| HB1487 (SB0986) | Public Schools - Agricultural Education and Grant Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1558 (SB0818) | Residential Treatment Centers and Facilities - Sexual Abuse and Harassment - Reporting and Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1638 (SB1052) | Criminal Procedure - Registered Sex Offenders - Entry Onto School Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1658 (SB1065) | Economic Development - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Funding and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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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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| Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. | Introduced | Baltimore | $100,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Mann Residential Treatment Center | Introduced | Baltimore | $200,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Towson Armory Building | Introduced | Baltimore | $1,000,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | |||
| Towson High School Stadium | Introduced | Baltimore | $225,000 | $50,000 | $175,000 | $225,000 |
- Tenure
- Member of the House of Delegates since October 29, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Appropriations Committee
- 2020 Education and Economic Development Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Public Service
- State Senator Jim Brochin's Scholarship Committee, 2003-2010; Volunteer, Baltimore County Public Schools, 2000-2016; Board of Directors, Children's Playhouse of Maryland, 2015-; Founding Member, Towson Families United, 2008-.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, 2019-; League of Women Voters; Sierra Club; Central Baltimore County Democratic Club.
- Awards
- Lifetime Membership Award, Maryland PTA, 2012; Outstanding Volunteer Award, Rodgers Forge Elementary School, 2009.
- Biographical Information
- Born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 15, 1965; Charles F. Brush High School, Lyndhurst, Ohio; Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, B.A., English, Art History, 1987; Director, Information Services, Henry J. Kaufman & Associates, 1987-1988; Marketing Associate, TCOM Systems, Inc., 1989-1990; Senior Line Designer/Researcher, Barton Cotton, 1990-1994; Campaign Manager, Mike Ertel for Baltimore County Council 2009-2010; Mediation Coordinator, Orphans Court, Baltimore County, 2014-2019; Married; two children.
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