Legislation
Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist
- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Appropriations Committee
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
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Appropriations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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430 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3555
Fax 410-841-3434 | 301-858-3434
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430 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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430 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
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430 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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Jeff.Ghrist@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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| HB0737 | Alternative Education Options - Right to Learn and Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Programs (Right to Learn Act of 2023) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0740 (SB0522) | Education - Accountability and Implementation Board - Membership | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0799 (SB0912) | Education - Low-Density Calculation - Mandated Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0810 | Hospice Care Programs - Certificate of Need - Repeal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0842 | Agricultural Land - Foreign Property Interests - Restrictions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1046 (SB0636) | Public Safety - Stationary Energy Storage Systems | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0250 | Vehicle Laws - Disabled Veteran Registration Plates - Issuance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0258 /CH0405 | Caroline and Queen Anne's Counties - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Residency Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 405 |
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| HB0359 | Education – Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports – Designation Based on Sex (Save Women’s Sports Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0360 (SB0252) | Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christian’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0386 /CH0104 (SB0080/CH0105) | Natural Resources - Blue and Flathead Catfish Finfish Trotline License - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 104 |
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| HB0402 /CH0675 (SB0402/CH0674) | Kent County - Board of Education - Student Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 675 |
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| HB0487 | Environment – Low Emissions Vehicle Program – Prohibition (Affordable Emissions Standards Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0497 /CH0035 (SB0498/CH0036) | Rural Health Collaborative Pilot Repeal and Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35 |
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| HB0521 (SB0076) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Public Safety Volunteers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0599 (SB0061/CH0559) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0619 | General Assembly - Legislation - Housing Impact Analysis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| HB0647 | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0649 | Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0659 | Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Prohibition on Trailers in Contraflow Lanes - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0666 (SB0566) | Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0675 /CH0341 (SB0493/CH0342) | Commission to Study Trauma Center Funding in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341 |
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| HB0678 | Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agricultural Purposes - Study and Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (136-0) |
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| HB0683 /CH0555 (SB0091/CH0554) | Natural Resources – Apprentice Hunting License – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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| HB0685 (SB0523) | Medical Cannabis - Employees in Health Care Settings Caring for Qualifying Patients - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0699 | State and Local Government - Proof of Vaccination for Employees and Applicants for Employment - Prohibition (Vaccination by Choice Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0712 | Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Farm Equipment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0720 | Labor and Employment - Prohibition on Use of Facial Recognition Services by Employers - Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0730 | Constitutional Amendment - Alteration of Rate of Taxation - Legislation by General Assembly Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0736 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence (No Bail for Repeat Violent Offenders Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0738 | Public Schools - Appropriations for School Safety Expenditures - Increase (School Safety Enhancement Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 5:00 p.m. |
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| HB0739 | Primary and Secondary Education - Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations (Truancy Reduction Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0741 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction (Economic Competitiveness Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0750 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0753 | Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction - Gun Offenses (Juvenile Gun Offenses Accountability Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0767 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income (Military Pension Tax Freedom Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0860 (SB0463) | Public Safety - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun Denial - Refund of Application Fee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0931 (SB0612) | Eastern Shore Code Counties - Maximum Hotel Rental Tax Rate - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0952 | Crimes – Firearms – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0958 | Public Health - Abortion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 6:00 p.m. |
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| HB0959 | Criminal Procedure – Plea Agreements – Crime of Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0961 | State Department of Education - School Psychologist Recruitment Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0968 | Agricultural Land and Programs - People's Republic of China - Prohibition on Purchase and Participation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1080 | Transportation Investment Program - County Referendum - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1092 | Election Law – Early Voting – Number of Days | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1094 | Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1118 (SB0777) | Middle Shore Counties - Sunday Hunting - Repeal of Time Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1137 | Workgroup to Study School Bus Safety (Maryland School Bus Safety Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1140 (SB0517/CH0602) | Port of Deposit State Historical Park - Planning | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB1141 | State Information Technology - Prohibited Applications and Websites | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1145 (SB0397) | Health Insurance - Hearing Aids for Adults - Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1147 | Public Health - Cannabis Programs - Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and THC Concentration Limit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1175 /CH0784 | Criminal Procedure - Hunting Offenses - Expungement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 784 |
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| HJ0002 (SJ0001) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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| HB0553 (SB0554/CH0612) | Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 |
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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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| Benedictine School for Exceptional Children | Introduced | Caroline | $2,500,000 | $100,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,500,000 | |||
| Caroline Regional Baseball Stadium | Introduced | Caroline | $75,000 | $0 | |||||
| Denton 4th St Park | Introduced in House |
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Caroline | $250,000 | $0 | ||||
| Hillsboro Bank Exterior | Introduced in House |
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Caroline | $150,000 | $0 | ||||
| Martin's House and Barn - HVAC | Introduced in House |
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Caroline | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | |||
| Martin's House and Barn - Windows | Introduced in House |
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Caroline | $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 | |||
| Maryland Rural Development Corporation - Roof Repairs | Introduced in House |
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Caroline | $250,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | |||
| Frenchtown Wharf Park - Town of Elkton | Introduced | Cecil | $500,000 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 | $500,000 | ||
| Perryville American Legion - Critical Capital Improvements | Introduced | Cecil | $1,000,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Easterseals Camp Fairlee - Pool | Introduced | Kent | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | |||
| Kent County High School Tennis Courts Replacement-Renovation | Introduced | Kent | $405,230 | $0 | |||||
| Lelia Hynson Pavilion | Introduced | Kent | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
| Minary's Dream Alliance | Introduced | Kent | $250,000 | $0 | |||||
| Nature Center at Lawrence Wetlands Preserve - Workforce Housing | Introduced | Kent | $950,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $250,000 | $550,000 | ||
| Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company | Introduced | Kent | $866,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | |||
| CBEC Lakeside Pavilion | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $400,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 | |||
| Crumpton Building Renovation | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $300,000 | $250,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 | |||
| Tuckahoe Equestrian Center | Introduced in House |
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Queen Anne's | $150,000 | $0 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2022 Minority Parliamentarian
- 2015 Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee
- 2020 Education and Economic Development Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2021 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
- 2022 Spending Affordability Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight
- 2015 Chair, Caroline County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Deputy Minority Whip, 2019-2021; Special Joint Legislative Committee to Select the State Treasurer, 2023, 2021; Transportation and the Enivronment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2019; Health and Social Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2015-2019; Joint Covid-19 Response Workgroup, 2020; 21st Century School Facilities Commission, 2016-2017; Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Workgroup on Educatinal Development Specifications, 2018-2019; Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2015-; North County Water and Sewer Authority, 2011-2014; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 1st Vice Chair-2013, 2006-2004; Caroline County Social Services Advisory Board, 2006-2014; Board of Health, Caroline County, 2006-2014; Chair, Roads Board, Caroline County (2012-2014), 2006-2010; Character Counts, Coach; Little League, Coach.
- Memberships
- County Engineers Association of Maryland, 2007-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, March 14, 1975; North Caroline High School, Ridgely, Maryland; Chesapeake College; Salisbury State University, B.A. Economics, 1997; Real Estate Agent; Former Assistant Store Manager, The Home Depot; County Commissioners of Caroline County (2006-2014), President (2010-2012 and 2014), Vice President (2014-2014); Married; two children.
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