Legislation
Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.
- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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416 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3639
Toll-free in MD
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416 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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416 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
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416 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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steve.hershey@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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| HB0199 /CH0353 (SB0031) | Queen Anne's County - Beer, Wine and Liquor Tasting License | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 353 |
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| HB0201 /CH0354 (SB0164) | Queen Anne's County - Property Tax Credit - Commercial Investment and Economic Development | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354 |
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| HB0212 /CH0356 (SB0049) | Alcoholic Beverages - Cecil and Queen Anne's Counties - Beer and Wine Festivals | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 356 |
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| HB0213 /CH0087 | Queen Anne's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Inspectors | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 87 |
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| HB0214 /CH0357 | Queen Anne's County - Deer Hunting on Private Property - Sundays | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 357 |
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| HB0216 /CH0358 (SB0035) | Queen Anne's County and St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Brewery Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 358 |
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| HB0612 (SB0787) | Queen Anne's County - Turkey Hunting on Private Property - Sundays | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1197 (SB0980) | Queen Anne's County - Winery Special Event Permits - Farmers' Markets | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1208 | Bay Restoration Fee - Exemption - On-Site Sewage Disposal System Using Best Available Technology | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB1210 | Waterway Improvement Fund - Revenue Distributions - Marinas | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0089 (SB0008/CH0161) | Gas Companies - Rate Regulation - Infrastructure Replacement Surcharge | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0104 | Occupational Safety and Health - Good Faith Actions by Business Owners - Penalty Forgiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0106 (SB0391) | Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0159 | Home Improvement Contractors - Qualifications of Applicants - Trade Experience | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
| HB0165 (SB0807) | Elementary and Secondary Education - Security - School Resource Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0166 | Speed Monitoring and Work Zone Speed Control Systems - Daily Calibration and Video Recordings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0167 /CH0352 (SB0042/CH0436) | State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Emancipation Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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| HB0184 /CH0279 (SB0484/CH0278) | Income Tax Credit - Oyster Shell Recycling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 279 |
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| HB0188 | Retail Service Stations - Disaster Preparation - Generator Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0230 /CH0088 | Alcoholic Beverages - Farm Breweries and Micro-Breweries | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 88 |
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| HB0233 | Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0236 | Election Law - Districting Plan Questions - Inclusion of Map | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0241 (SB0163) | Commercial Fishing and Seafood Operations - Nuisance Actions - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0250 /CH0363 | Criminal Procedure - Victims' Rights - Remedy and Priority of Restitution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 |
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| HB0251 (SB0785) | Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring and Work Zone Speed Control Systems - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0261 (SB0034) | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0262 (SB0348) | Criminal Law - Distribution of Faked Controlled Dangerous Substance - Substantially Similar Chemical Structure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0270 (SB0350/CH0237) | Electrical Inspectors and Plumbing Inspectors - Master License Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0272 (SB0041) | Kent County - Deer Hunting on Private Property - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
| HB0273 (SB0089) | Kent County - Turkey Hunting on Private Property - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
| HB0317 | State Government - E-Verify Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0318 | Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0363 | Tax Increases - Majority Vote Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0371 | Income Tax Credit - Cat and Dog Adoption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0381 (SB0495) | General Assembly Members - Business Communications as Private Citizens - Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environmental Matters | ||
| HB0408 /CH0258 (SB0404/CH0257) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 258 |
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| HB0446 | Gaming - Video Lottery Operation License - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0533 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0548 (SB0090/CH0180) | Natural Resources - Vessel Excise Tax - Maximum Tax | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0570 | State Government - Inspector General | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB0574 | Office of the Inspector General - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB0590 | Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Shipment - Kosher or Sacramental Wine Sold at Retail | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0622 | Natural Resources - Oyster Harvesting - Distribution of Oyster Tags | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0663 | Public Safety - Firearms - National Crime Information Center Participation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
| HB0666 | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Week - School Supplies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0682 | Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0780 | State Employees Pension Choice Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0782 (SB0998) | Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Exemptions for Auctioneers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0784 | Maryland Transit Administration - Farebox Recovery Rate Increase | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0819 | Prudent Pension Management Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0837 | Family Farm - Prevailing Party - Attorney's Fees and Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0856 | Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0866 | Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0961 | State Government - Maryland Public Information Act - Required Denials Regarding Firearm Dealers, Owners, and Permit Holders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0969 | Commission to Consider Mental Health-Related Ways to Limit Mass Violence by Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorders, Depressive Disorders, or Other Mental Illness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1120 | Mental Hygiene Administration - Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center - Reopening and Maintenance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB1127 /CH0303 (SB0634/CH0302) | Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 303 |
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| HB1152 | Electric Reliability - Priorities and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance |
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| HB1243 | Environment - Water Pollution Control - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB1244 (SB0795) | Oyster Dredging - Waters North of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Kent Narrows Bridge | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB1247 | State Government - Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Memorial Statues - Placement and Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1297 /CH0330 (SB0897/CH0329) | Consumer Protection - Security Freezes - Children in Foster Care Settings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
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| HB1328 (SB0332/CH0455) | Estates and Trusts - Special and Supplemental Needs Trusts - Regulations by State Agencies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB1421 | Regulated Firearms - License Issued by Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia - Reciprocity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1441 | Public Schools - Extracurricular Activities - Students Not Enrolled in Public School (Fairness for All Children Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | ||
| HB1485 | Oyster Sanctuaries - Oyster Bar Cleaning and Removal of Diseased Oysters | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1505 /CH0689 (SB1032) | Oysters - Power Dredging - Time Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689 |
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| HB0225 /CH0155 (SB0273/CH0154) | Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 155 |
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- Tenure
- Appointed to the Senate September 18, 2013. Sworn in October 1, 2013. First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House 2011-2013.
- Current Assignments
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- 2013- Judicial Proceedings Committee
- Past House Service 2011-2013
- Deputy Minority Whip, 2013; Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2013; Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2013; Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2013; Chair, Queen Anne’s County House Delegation, 2011-2013.
- Public Service
- Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2011-; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2011-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Economic Development Commission, Queen Anne's County, 2002-2006; Chair, Queen Anne's County Tricentennial Celebration Committee, 2004.
- Memberships
- Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2012-; President, Queen Anne's County Republican Club, 2002-2004.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Washington, DC, May 2, 1964; Bowie High School, 1982; James Madison University; Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., B.C.E., Civil Engineering, 1987; George Washington University, M.B.A., 2002; Real Estate; Vice President, Trammell Crow Company, 1999-2003; Assistant Secretary, Maryland Department of Planning, 2003-04; Assistant Secretary, Department of Natural Resources, 2004-06; Vice President, James Lang LaSalle, 2006-; Youth Football Coach, 2006-09; Member, Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Centreville; Married.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:26 PM