Legislation
Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist
- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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410 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3434 | 301-858-3434
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410 House Office Building
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410 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
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410 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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| HB0314 (SB0388) | Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - Benedictine School | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1178 /CH0281 | Employees' Pension System - Membership - Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 281 |
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| HB1653 (SB1167) | Creation of a State Debt - Cecil County - Elkton Sportsplex Campus and Performing-Visual Arts Center | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0012 /CH0543 | Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Eligibility, Award Amounts, and Use of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543 |
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| HB0173 /CH0303 (SB0212/CH0302) | Baltimore Metropolitan Council - Queen Anne's County - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 303 |
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| HB0195 | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income (Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0203 (SB0852) | Public Safety - Maryland Accessibility Code - Applicability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0204 | Community Colleges - Small Community Colleges - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0284 | State Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0302 /CH0125 (SB0389/CH0126) | Kent County - Property Tax Credit - Commerce Zones | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 125 |
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| HB0305 /CH0304 (SB0628) | Kent County - Turkey Hunting on Private Property - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 304 |
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| HB0312 /CH0458 (SB0629) | Kent County - Deer Hunting - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 458 |
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| HB0368 | Hunting and Fishing Licenses and Stamps - Seniors, Veterans, and Military Personnel (Howard's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0440 (SB0055) | Employers of Ex-Offenders - Liability for Negligent Hiring or Inadequate Supervision - Immunity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0547 | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0625 (SB0080) | Criminal Law - Animal Abuse - Penalties and Restitution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0663 (SB0511) | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0664 /CH0033 (SB0579/CH0675) | State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33 |
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| HB0706 | General Assembly - Limitation of Terms | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0729 /CH0091 (SB0819/CH0090) | Queen Anne's County - Alcoholic Beverages Inspectors - Qualifications, Powers, and Duties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91 |
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| HB0828 | Criminal Law - Threat Against State or Local Official - Law Enforcement Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0842 | Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption for School Field Trips | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0851 /CH0704 | Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 704 |
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| HB0869 /CH0580 (SB0553) | Recovery Residence Residential Rights Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 580 |
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| HB0885 | Environment - Chesapeake Bay - Vessel Sewage Discharge Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0888 | Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation - Recoupling With Federal Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0896 (SB0602) | State Retirement and Pension System - State Employees and Teachers - Benefits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0911 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0922 (SB1132) | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Sales by Nonprofit Organizations Raising Funds to Assist Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0933 | General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0942 (SB0564) | Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0946 (SB0563) | Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0965 (SB0552) | Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Security Breach Notification Requirements - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1000 | Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1020 | Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1041 (SB0237) | Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Inflation Adjustment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1042 (SB0236) | Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1043 | Vehicle Laws - Smoking Marijuana in Vehicles - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1060 | State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Meetings and Timeliness of Certification and Licensure Issuance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1064 (SB0478) | State Retirement and Pension System - Guaranteed Retirement Income Plan and Retirement Savings Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1072 (SB0486) | State Employees and Teachers - Cash Balance Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1158 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Comprehensive Dental Benefits for Adults - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1254 (SB0630) | Creation of a State Debt - Queen Anne's County - Compass Regional Hospice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1331 | Estate Fairness Act - Inheritance Tax Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1380 (SB0978) | Public Safety - State Fire Marshal - Appointment and Term | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1433 /CH0698 (SB0397/CH0699) | Local Income Tax Overpayments - Local Reserve Account Repayment - Forgiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 698 |
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| HB1597 (SB0551) | Creation of a State Debt - Kent County - Echo Hill Outdoor School | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0369 (SB0316) | Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (The Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0371 (SB0312) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0375 (SB0321) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0388 (SB0322) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0394 (SB0317/CH0149) | More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0399 (SB0320) | Student Debt Relief Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0402 (SB0307/CH0030) | Repeal of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016 (Road Kill Bill Repeal) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB0632 /CH0152 (SB0308/CH0151) | Child Abuse - Sex Trafficking (Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 152 |
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| HB0687 (SB0539/CH0569) | Criminal Law - Distribution of Opioids Resulting in Death | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 (SB0540) | State Retirement Choice for the 21st Century Workforce | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0878 (SB0704) | Public Charter School Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight
- 2015 Chair, Caroline and Cecil Counties House Delegations
- Past House Service
- Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Mid-Shore Regional Council, Vice Chair; Caroline Social Services Advisory Board; Character Counts, Coach; Little League, Coach.
- Memberships
- County Engineers Association of Maryland, 2007-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, March 14, 1975; North Caroline High School; Salisbury State University, B.A. Economics, 1997; County Commissioners of Caroline County, 2010 -; Married, 2 children.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:29 PM