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Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.

Hershey, Stephen S., Jr.
District
36
County
Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
420 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3639 | 301-858-3639
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3762 | 301-858-3762
Interim Info
420 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3639 | 301-858-3639
Fax 410-841-3762 | 301-858-3762
Contact
steve.hershey@senate.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 36
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0020 (HB0864/CH0109)
Title
Kent County - Board of Elections - Membership
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0021 (HB0187/CH0228)
Title
Cecil County and Queen Anne's County - Intergovernmental Cooperation and Acceptance of Funds
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0117 (HB0285)
Title
Caroline County and Dorchester County - Sunday Hunting
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0139 (HB0877/CH0285)
Title
Kent County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B Wine Shop and Lounge License
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0140 (HB0865)
Title
Kent County - Tobacco Products Offenses - Citations Issued by Alcoholic Beverages Inspectors
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0353 /CH0161
Title
Electric Companies - Installation of Solar Electric Generating Facility - New Interconnection Agreement
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0354
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Charles County and Queen Anne's County
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0382
Title
Electric Companies - Customer Choice of Electricity Supplier - Smart Meters
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0383 /CH0166 (HB0369)
Title
Public Safety - Appointment of Members of Fire Companies as Deputy Sheriffs - Caroline County and Talbot County
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0441 /CH0172
Title
Maryland Energy Administration - Annual Report - Grants
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0696 (HB1036)
Title
Natural Resources - Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0697 (HB1053)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup to Evaluate Mental Health Care Delivery on the Eastern Shore
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0911
Title
Comptroller - Special Event Liquor Permit
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0912
Title
Kent County - Prospective Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0914
Title
Electric Companies - Definition by Class
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0919 (HB1268)
Title
Environment - Implementation of Watershed Implementation Plan - Limitation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0920
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Charitable Donations
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0938
Title
Public Service Commission - Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Land-Based Wind Generating Stations in Kent County
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0044 /CH0320 (HB0194)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0080 /CH0002 (HB1118/CH0001)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0096 (HB0880)
Title
Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Parking
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0097 /CH0009
Title
Election Law - Counting of Properly Cast Ballots
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0100 (HB0767)
Title
Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0110 /CH0013 (HB0231)
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0115 (HB0099)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0121 /CH0152
Title
Courts - Discovery - Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Money Judgment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0122 /CH0014 (HB0540/CH0015)
Title
Public Health - Regulation of Milk Products - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0134 (HB1091)
Title
Open Space Incentive Program - Payments to Counties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0137
Title
Crimes - Solicitation to Commit Crimes - Statute of Limitations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0196 (HB1089)
Title
Economic Development - Rural Economic Development Program and One Maryland Tax Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0216
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Guardianship Commissions and Fees - Income Deduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0267 (HB0418)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Cat and Dog Adoption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0275
Title
Transportation - Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge - Discounted Variable Toll Rate for Commuters
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0282
Title
Income Tax Credit - Pass-Through Entities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0363
Title
Great Preschools Tax Credit Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0370 /CH0164
Title
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research, Development, Regulation, and Privacy Act of 2015
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0376 (HB1085)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Qualified Maryland Toll Expenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0377 (HB0639)
Title
Maryland Transportation Authority - Membership
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0398 /CH0346
Title
Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating System Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0401 /CH0029 (HB0341)
Title
Underground Utility Damage Prevention - Connecting Buildings to Water Supply Systems and Sewerage Systems - Detectable Wires
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0405
Title
Maryland Education Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0415 /CH0348 (HB0592)
Title
State Donor Registry - Information and Methods of Registration - Clerks of Circuit Courts, Registers of Wills, and Motor Vehicle Administration (Enhancing Organ Donation Rates Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0433 /CH0349
Title
Funeral Establishments and Crematories - Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans - Disposition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0454 (HB0464)
Title
Handgun Permits - Reciprocity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0455 (HB0389)
Title
Education - Beginning of School Year - After Labor Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0461 (HB0565/CH0096)
Title
Insurance - Surplus Lines - Disability Insurance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0467 (HB0005/CH0056)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0511 (HB0961)
Title
Women's Late-Term Pregnancy Health Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0515 (HB0558/CH0095)
Title
Financial Institutions - Depository Institutions - Savings Promotion Raffles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0516 /CH0356 (HB0745)
Title
Public Health - Overdose Response Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0542 /CH0358
Title
Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0551 (HB0919/CH0288)
Title
Land Use - Plans - Development and Adoption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0563 /CH0364
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration and Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Services - Military Families
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0568 (HB0721)
Title
Real Estate Appraisers - Appraisal Agreement - Required Copies
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0600 /CH0370
Title
Chesapeake Bay Trust and Chesapeake Conservation Corps - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0601 /CH0371 (HB0130)
Title
African American Heritage Preservation Program - Reestablishment and Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0602 /CH0042 (HB0388)
Title
Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0606 /CH0372 (HB0887)
Title
Health Insurance - Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Analgesic Drug Products - Coverage
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0607 (HB0896/CH0464)
Title
Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0613 (HB0786/CH0103)
Title
Self-Service Storage Facilities - Enforcement of Lien - Procedures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0664 (HB0454)
Title
Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0665 (HB0875)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - University and College Textbooks
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0736 /CH0379 (HB0039)
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Identification Requirements - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0792 /CH0383 (HB1122)
Title
Public Health - Nondiscrimination in Access to Anatomical Gifts and Organ Transplantation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0802 /CH0052 (HB0466/CH0053)
Title
Transportation - Dedication of Structures (Hero's Highway Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0832 (HB1196)
Title
Commission on the Long-Term Care Medical Assistance Program Eligibility Determination Process
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0843
Title
University System of Maryland - Members of the Armed Forces - Financial Aid
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0853 /CH0387
Title
Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0863 /CH0124
Title
Watershed Protection and Restoration Programs - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0868 /CH0204 (HB1231)
Title
Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services and For-Hire Transportation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0869 (HB0562/CH0434)
Title
Health Insurance - Ambulance Service Providers - Direct Reimbursement - Repeal of Termination Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0896 /CH0390
Title
Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program and Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0900
Title
Public Health - Abortions - Physician Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0910 /CH0208 (HB1253)
Title
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Entry-Level Commercial Truck Driver's License Holders - Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0915
Title
State Personnel - Selection Test Credits - Eligible Volunteer Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Providers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0001
Title
Susquehanna River Basin - Sediment and Nutrient Pollution (National Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act of 2015)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0005 (HJ0005)
Title
Natural Resources - Goose and Duck Hunting Seasons - Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0006 (HJ0007)
Title
Business and Economic Development - NASA Wallops Flight Facility - Commercial Rocket Boosters and Spacecraft
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0588 (HB0481)
Title
Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0589 (HB0483)
Title
Motorist Tax Relief - Motor Fuel Tax - Consumer Price Index and Sales and Use Tax Equivalent Rate Adjustments - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0590 (HB0480)
Title
Small Business Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 2015
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0591 (HB0484)
Title
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Phased Restoration
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0592 /CH0125 (HB0482)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0593 (HB0485/CH0312)
Title
Election Law - Fair Campaign Financing Fund - Income Tax Checkoff
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0594 (HB0488)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0595 /CH0311 (HB0486)
Title
Public Charter School Improvement Act of 2015
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0773 (HB0941/CH0139)
Title
Task Force to Study Exemptions from Higher Education Ethics Requirements and Procurement Rules to Facilitate Technology Transfer
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0774 (HB0940/CH0138)
Title
Office of the Business Ombudsman - State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0775 (HB0939/CH0137)
Title
Proposed Regulations - Determination of Impact on Small Businesses
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0020 (HB0864/CH0109) Kent County - Board of Elections - Membership Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0021 (HB0187/CH0228) Cecil County and Queen Anne's County - Intergovernmental Cooperation and Acceptance of Funds Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0117 (HB0285) Caroline County and Dorchester County - Sunday Hunting Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0139 (HB0877/CH0285) Kent County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B Wine Shop and Lounge License Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0140 (HB0865) Kent County - Tobacco Products Offenses - Citations Issued by Alcoholic Beverages Inspectors Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0353 /CH0161 Electric Companies - Installation of Solar Electric Generating Facility - New Interconnection Agreement Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 161
Finance
2/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0354 Alcoholic Beverages - Charles County and Queen Anne's County Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/27/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0382 Electric Companies - Customer Choice of Electricity Supplier - Smart Meters Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0383 /CH0166 (HB0369) Public Safety - Appointment of Members of Fire Companies as Deputy Sheriffs - Caroline County and Talbot County Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166
Judicial Proceedings
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0441 /CH0172 Maryland Energy Administration - Annual Report - Grants Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 172
Finance
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0696 (HB1036) Natural Resources - Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties Primary 1 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (137-0)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0697 (HB1053) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup to Evaluate Mental Health Care Delivery on the Eastern Shore Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0911 Comptroller - Special Event Liquor Permit Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0912 Kent County - Prospective Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Judicial Proceedings
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0914 Electric Companies - Definition by Class Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0919 (HB1268) Environment - Implementation of Watershed Implementation Plan - Limitation Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0920 Alcoholic Beverages - Charitable Donations Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0938 Public Service Commission - Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Land-Based Wind Generating Stations in Kent County Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
4/07/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0044 /CH0320 (HB0194) Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320
Judicial Proceedings
2/04/2015 - 2:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0080 /CH0002 (HB1118/CH0001) General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0096 (HB0880) Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Parking Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0097 /CH0009 Election Law - Counting of Properly Cast Ballots Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 9
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0100 (HB0767) Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0110 /CH0013 (HB0231) Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 13
Finance
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0115 (HB0099) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0121 /CH0152 Courts - Discovery - Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Money Judgment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 152
Judicial Proceedings
2/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0122 /CH0014 (HB0540/CH0015) Public Health - Regulation of Milk Products - Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 14
Finance
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0134 (HB1091) Open Space Incentive Program - Payments to Counties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0137 Crimes - Solicitation to Commit Crimes - Statute of Limitations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0196 (HB1089) Economic Development - Rural Economic Development Program and One Maryland Tax Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0216 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Guardianship Commissions and Fees - Income Deduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0267 (HB0418) Income Tax Credit - Cat and Dog Adoption Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0275 Transportation - Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge - Discounted Variable Toll Rate for Commuters Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0282 Income Tax Credit - Pass-Through Entities Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0363 Great Preschools Tax Credit Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Budget and Taxation
SB0370 /CH0164 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research, Development, Regulation, and Privacy Act of 2015 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
Finance
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0376 (HB1085) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Qualified Maryland Toll Expenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0377 (HB0639) Maryland Transportation Authority - Membership Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0398 /CH0346 Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating System Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 346
Finance
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0401 /CH0029 (HB0341) Underground Utility Damage Prevention - Connecting Buildings to Water Supply Systems and Sewerage Systems - Detectable Wires Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 29
Finance
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0405 Maryland Education Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0415 /CH0348 (HB0592) State Donor Registry - Information and Methods of Registration - Clerks of Circuit Courts, Registers of Wills, and Motor Vehicle Administration (Enhancing Organ Donation Rates Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 348
Judicial Proceedings
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0433 /CH0349 Funeral Establishments and Crematories - Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans - Disposition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 349
Finance
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0454 (HB0464) Handgun Permits - Reciprocity Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0455 (HB0389) Education - Beginning of School Year - After Labor Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0461 (HB0565/CH0096) Insurance - Surplus Lines - Disability Insurance Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0467 (HB0005/CH0056) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0511 (HB0961) Women's Late-Term Pregnancy Health Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0515 (HB0558/CH0095) Financial Institutions - Depository Institutions - Savings Promotion Raffles Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0516 /CH0356 (HB0745) Public Health - Overdose Response Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 356
Finance
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0542 /CH0358 Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 358
Finance
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0551 (HB0919/CH0288) Land Use - Plans - Development and Adoption Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0563 /CH0364 Developmental Disabilities Administration and Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Services - Military Families Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 364
Finance
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0568 (HB0721) Real Estate Appraisers - Appraisal Agreement - Required Copies Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance
Finance
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0600 /CH0370 Chesapeake Bay Trust and Chesapeake Conservation Corps - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 370
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0601 /CH0371 (HB0130) African American Heritage Preservation Program - Reestablishment and Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 371
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0602 /CH0042 (HB0388) Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 42
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0606 /CH0372 (HB0887) Health Insurance - Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Analgesic Drug Products - Coverage Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 372
Finance
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0607 (HB0896/CH0464) Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0613 (HB0786/CH0103) Self-Service Storage Facilities - Enforcement of Lien - Procedures Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0664 (HB0454) Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0665 (HB0875) Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - University and College Textbooks Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0736 /CH0379 (HB0039) Public Safety - Handgun Identification Requirements - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379
Judicial Proceedings
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0792 /CH0383 (HB1122) Public Health - Nondiscrimination in Access to Anatomical Gifts and Organ Transplantation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 383
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0802 /CH0052 (HB0466/CH0053) Transportation - Dedication of Structures (Hero's Highway Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 52
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0832 (HB1196) Commission on the Long-Term Care Medical Assistance Program Eligibility Determination Process Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Finance
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0843 University System of Maryland - Members of the Armed Forces - Financial Aid Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0853 /CH0387 Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 387
Finance
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0863 /CH0124 Watershed Protection and Restoration Programs - Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 124
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0868 /CH0204 (HB1231) Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services and For-Hire Transportation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 204
Finance
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0869 (HB0562/CH0434) Health Insurance - Ambulance Service Providers - Direct Reimbursement - Repeal of Termination Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Finance
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0896 /CH0390 Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program and Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 390
Finance
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0900 Public Health - Abortions - Physician Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Rules
SB0910 /CH0208 (HB1253) Motor Vehicle Insurance - Entry-Level Commercial Truck Driver's License Holders - Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 208
Finance
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0915 State Personnel - Selection Test Credits - Eligible Volunteer Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Providers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
4/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
SJ0001 Susquehanna River Basin - Sediment and Nutrient Pollution (National Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act of 2015) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 3:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/03/2015 - 2:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/30/2015 - 3:00 PM
SJ0005 (HJ0005) Natural Resources - Goose and Duck Hunting Seasons - Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 3:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/30/2015 - 3:00 PM
SJ0006 (HJ0007) Business and Economic Development - NASA Wallops Flight Facility - Commercial Rocket Boosters and Spacecraft Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 3:00 p.m.
Finance
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/30/2015 - 3:00 PM
SB0588 (HB0481) Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program - Repeal By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0589 (HB0483) Motorist Tax Relief - Motor Fuel Tax - Consumer Price Index and Sales and Use Tax Equivalent Rate Adjustments - Repeal By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0590 (HB0480) Small Business Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 2015 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 4/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0591 (HB0484) Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Phased Restoration By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0592 /CH0125 (HB0482) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 125
Budget and Taxation
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0593 (HB0485/CH0312) Election Law - Fair Campaign Financing Fund - Income Tax Checkoff By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0594 (HB0488) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Budget and Taxation
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0595 /CH0311 (HB0486) Public Charter School Improvement Act of 2015 By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
Ways and Means
4/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0773 (HB0941/CH0139) Task Force to Study Exemptions from Higher Education Ethics Requirements and Procurement Rules to Facilitate Technology Transfer By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m. (Finance)
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0774 (HB0940/CH0138) Office of the Business Ombudsman - State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
SB0775 (HB0939/CH0137) Proposed Regulations - Determination of Impact on Small Businesses By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Hershey, Stephen S., Jr.
Tenure
Appointed to the Senate September 18, 2013. Sworn in October 1, 2013. First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2014. First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House 2011-2013.
Current Assignments
2015 Minority Whip
2015 Finance Committee
2015 Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee
2015 Executive Nominations Committee
2015 Legislative Policy Committee
2014 Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology
2014 Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight
Past Senate Service
Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2013-2014; Joint Information Technology and Biotechnology Committee, 2014; Joint Committee on Access To Mental Health Services, 2014.
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
Board of Directors, Upper Shore Regional Council (member, 2011), 2014-; Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Advisory Committee, 2013-; 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 (commercial real estate), 2006-; Youth Football Coach, 2006-09; Member, Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Centreville; Married.
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