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Senator Michael J. Hough

Hough, Michael J.
District
4
County
Frederick and Carroll
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
403 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3704 | 301-858-3704
Toll-free in MD
Interim Info
403 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 301-858-3704
Contact
michael.hough@senate.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 4
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0147 (HB0022/CH0520)
Title
Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators - Membership and Duties - Community Inclusion Training Oversight
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0161 /CH0658 (HB0336/CH0619)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Seizure and Forfeiture
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0208 (HB0312/CH0618)
Title
Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0234 (HB0871/CH0636)
Title
Agreements to Defend or Pay the Cost of Defense - Void
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0287 (HB0121/CH0612)
Title
Criminal Law - False Statement Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material - Venue
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0315
Title
Criminal Law - Homicide, Kidnapping, and Drug Offenses - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0466 (HB0601)
Title
Frederick County - Hotel Rental Tax - Rate
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0467
Title
General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0468 (HB0436)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0641
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Brunswick Heritage Museum Building
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0642
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Northwest Trek Conservation and Education Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0812 (HB1240)
Title
Sediment Control - Violations - Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0813 (HB1379)
Title
Child Custody and Visitation - Deployed Parents
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0883 (HB0357/CH0101)
Title
Frederick County - Local Government Tort Claims Act - Notice of Claim
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0884 (HB0320/CH0481)
Title
Frederick County - Property Tax - Small Business Tax Credit
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0885 (HB0322)
Title
Frederick County - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device on Maryland Route 75 - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1029 (HB0859)
Title
Procurement - Prevailing Wage Rate - Applicability to Public School Construction Projects in Frederick County
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1030
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Helen Smith Studio
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1055 (HB1098)
Title
Frederick County - Public School Construction - State Funding
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0160 /CH0517
Title
Death or Life-Threatening Injury by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Subsequent Offenders - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0181 (HB0531)
Title
Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0187 /CH0540 (HB0659/CH0541)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Victim's Right to Restitution - Appeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0214 (HB0769)
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Temporary Training Waiver
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0215
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Nolle Prosequi
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0219 /CH0180 (HB0169)
Title
Carroll County - Turkey Hunting on Private Property - Sundays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0229 (HB1019)
Title
Firearms - Handgun Qualification License - Live-Fire Component
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0262 (HB0772)
Title
Family Law - Protecting the Resources of Children in State Custody
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0263 (HB1409)
Title
Payment in Lieu of Taxes - State Forests, State Parks, and Wildlife Management Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0267 (HB0955)
Title
Public Schools - Voluntary Nonsectarian Prayer at School-Sponsored Student Events
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0276
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0293 (HB0738)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0310 /CH0374 (HB0245/CH0375)
Title
Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0328 (HB0220)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0340 (HB0658)
Title
Carroll County - Property Tax Credit - The Bucs Club
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0346 /CH0550 (HB0314/CH0551)
Title
Peace Orders - Grounds for Relief
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0351 (HB1271)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Firearm Safety Devices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0403 (HB0369)
Title
Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0410 /CH0068 (HB0550)
Title
Distillery License Holders - Sale of Product to Participants in Guided Tours
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0423 (HB0967)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Driver Education Program Curriculum - Police Traffic Stop Procedures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0503
Title
Education - Online Instructional Program for Financial Literacy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0504 (HB1578)
Title
Criminal Law - Sexual Offenses - Threatening to Withhold Governmental Services
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0505 /CH0394 (HB1619)
Title
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Premium Discount - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0513 (HB0377)
Title
Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0564 (HB0409/CH0513)
Title
Criminal Law - Providing Alcohol to Underage Drinkers - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0585 (HB0723)
Title
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0590
Title
Correctional Services - Solitary Confinement - Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0592
Title
Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0593 (HB0646)
Title
Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0620 /CH0415 (HB1319)
Title
Commemorative Weeks - Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0654
Title
Maryland Transportation Authority - Membership
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0659
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0666 (HB0982)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0667
Title
Public Safety - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0669
Title
Republican Party Central Committee Members - Tenure in Office - Revision
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0693 (HB0841/CH0126)
Title
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Hotel Lobby License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0694 (HB0844/CH0128)
Title
Frederick County - Alcohol Awareness Program - Absence From Licensed Premises
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0695 (HB0843/CH0127)
Title
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beauty Salon License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0696 (HB0842/CH0635)
Title
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Art Gallery Beer and Wine License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0699 (HB0840/CH0634)
Title
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Theater and Entertainment Center License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0735
Title
Income Tax - Flat Tax
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0746 (HB0791/CH0120)
Title
Carroll County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0749 (HB0603)
Title
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0768
Title
Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0859 /CH0442 (HB0605/CH0443)
Title
Frederick County - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements - Administrative Appeals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0860 (HB1031/CH0291)
Title
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Container Permits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0861 (HB1109/CH0133)
Title
Frederick County - Dry Election Districts - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0862 (HB0323)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Emergency Family Services Shelter
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0864 /CH0516 (HB1490)
Title
Public Safety - Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund - Establishment (Alicia's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0946 /CH0596 (HB1180/CH0597)
Title
Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0949 (HB1362)
Title
Crimes - Robbery, Burglary, or Theft of Property - Controlled Dangerous Substances
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1107 (HB1554)
Title
Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1128 /CH0712 (HB1556)
Title
Frederick County Sheriff - Collective Bargaining
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1142
Title
State Department of Education - McArdle Early Intervention Scholarship Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1143 /CH0606
Title
Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1166 (HB0227)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0004 (HJ0003)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0375 (HB0449)
Title
Relief From Budget Mandates
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0382 (HB0456)
Title
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0383 (HB0462/CH0010)
Title
State Transfer Tax - Distribution of Revenue
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0385 (HB0457)
Title
Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0387 (HB0455)
Title
Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0389 (HB0459/CH0316)
Title
Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1104 /CH0525 (HB1624/CH0526)
Title
Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Committee
4 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0147 (HB0022/CH0520) Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators - Membership and Duties - Community Inclusion Training Oversight Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0161 /CH0658 (HB0336/CH0619) Criminal Procedure - Seizure and Forfeiture Primary 1 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 658
Judicial Proceedings
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0208 (HB0312/CH0618) Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0234 (HB0871/CH0636) Agreements to Defend or Pay the Cost of Defense - Void Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0287 (HB0121/CH0612) Criminal Law - False Statement Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material - Venue Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0315 Criminal Law - Homicide, Kidnapping, and Drug Offenses - Penalties Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0466 (HB0601) Frederick County - Hotel Rental Tax - Rate Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0467 General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0468 (HB0436) Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0641 Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Brunswick Heritage Museum Building Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0642 Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Northwest Trek Conservation and Education Center Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0812 (HB1240) Sediment Control - Violations - Enforcement Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0813 (HB1379) Child Custody and Visitation - Deployed Parents Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0883 (HB0357/CH0101) Frederick County - Local Government Tort Claims Act - Notice of Claim Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0884 (HB0320/CH0481) Frederick County - Property Tax - Small Business Tax Credit Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Budget and Taxation
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0885 (HB0322) Frederick County - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device on Maryland Route 75 - Penalty Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1029 (HB0859) Procurement - Prevailing Wage Rate - Applicability to Public School Construction Projects in Frederick County Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Finance
SB1030 Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Helen Smith Studio Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1055 (HB1098) Frederick County - Public School Construction - State Funding Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/17 at 1:30 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/17/2016 - 1:30 PM
SB0160 /CH0517 Death or Life-Threatening Injury by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Subsequent Offenders - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517
Judicial Proceedings
2/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0181 (HB0531) Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0187 /CH0540 (HB0659/CH0541) Criminal Procedure - Victim's Right to Restitution - Appeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 540
Judicial Proceedings
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0214 (HB0769) Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Temporary Training Waiver Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0215 Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Nolle Prosequi Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0219 /CH0180 (HB0169) Carroll County - Turkey Hunting on Private Property - Sundays Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 180
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0229 (HB1019) Firearms - Handgun Qualification License - Live-Fire Component Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0262 (HB0772) Family Law - Protecting the Resources of Children in State Custody Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Recommitted to Judicial Proceedings (Senator Zirkin)
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0263 (HB1409) Payment in Lieu of Taxes - State Forests, State Parks, and Wildlife Management Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed
Budget and Taxation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment and Transportation
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0267 (HB0955) Public Schools - Voluntary Nonsectarian Prayer at School-Sponsored Student Events Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/03/2016 - 2:00 PM
SB0276 Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/06/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0293 (HB0738) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0310 /CH0374 (HB0245/CH0375) Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 374
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0328 (HB0220) Criminal Procedure - Expungement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0340 (HB0658) Carroll County - Property Tax Credit - The Bucs Club Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0346 /CH0550 (HB0314/CH0551) Peace Orders - Grounds for Relief Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 550
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0351 (HB1271) Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Firearm Safety Devices Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0403 (HB0369) Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0410 /CH0068 (HB0550) Distillery License Holders - Sale of Product to Participants in Guided Tours Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 68
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0423 (HB0967) Motor Vehicles - Driver Education Program Curriculum - Police Traffic Stop Procedures Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Judicial Proceedings
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0503 Education - Online Instructional Program for Financial Literacy Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0504 (HB1578) Criminal Law - Sexual Offenses - Threatening to Withhold Governmental Services Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/17/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0505 /CH0394 (HB1619) Workers' Compensation Insurance - Premium Discount - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 394
Finance
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0513 (HB0377) Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
SB0564 (HB0409/CH0513) Criminal Law - Providing Alcohol to Underage Drinkers - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (132-2)
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0585 (HB0723) Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/02/2016 - 3:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0590 Correctional Services - Solitary Confinement - Restrictions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
SB0592 Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
SB0593 (HB0646) Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0620 /CH0415 (HB1319) Commemorative Weeks - Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 415
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/04/2016 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0654 Maryland Transportation Authority - Membership Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0659 Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0666 (HB0982) Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Judicial Proceedings
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
SB0667 Public Safety - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0669 Republican Party Central Committee Members - Tenure in Office - Revision Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0693 (HB0841/CH0126) Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Hotel Lobby License Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0694 (HB0844/CH0128) Frederick County - Alcohol Awareness Program - Absence From Licensed Premises Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0695 (HB0843/CH0127) Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beauty Salon License Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0696 (HB0842/CH0635) Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Art Gallery Beer and Wine License Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0699 (HB0840/CH0634) Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Theater and Entertainment Center License Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0735 Income Tax - Flat Tax Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0746 (HB0791/CH0120) Carroll County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0749 (HB0603) Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0768 Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)
Budget and Taxation
3/14/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
SB0859 /CH0442 (HB0605/CH0443) Frederick County - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements - Administrative Appeals Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 442
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
SB0860 (HB1031/CH0291) Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Container Permits Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0861 (HB1109/CH0133) Frederick County - Dry Election Districts - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0862 (HB0323) Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Emergency Family Services Shelter Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0864 /CH0516 (HB1490) Public Safety - Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Fund - Establishment (Alicia's Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 516
Judicial Proceedings
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0946 /CH0596 (HB1180/CH0597) Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 596
Judicial Proceedings
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0949 (HB1362) Crimes - Robbery, Burglary, or Theft of Property - Controlled Dangerous Substances Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1107 (HB1554) Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company - Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable Report by Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
3/17/2016 - 1:30 PM
Ways and Means
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1128 /CH0712 (HB1556) Frederick County Sheriff - Collective Bargaining Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 712
Finance
3/18/2016 - 12:30 PM
Appropriations
4/09/2016 - 9:30 AM
SB1142 State Department of Education - McArdle Early Intervention Scholarship Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB1143 /CH0606 Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 606
Judicial Proceedings
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
SB1166 (HB0227) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
SJ0004 (HJ0003) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0375 (HB0449) Relief From Budget Mandates By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0382 (HB0456) Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0383 (HB0462/CH0010) State Transfer Tax - Distribution of Revenue By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0385 (HB0457) Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0387 (HB0455) Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
SB0389 (HB0459/CH0316) Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 4/09 at 9:30 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/09/2016 - 9:30 AM
Appropriations
SB1104 /CH0525 (HB1624/CH0526) Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway By Request - Committee 4 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525
Finance
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Hough, Michael J.
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011. First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2014. Member since 2015.
Current Assignments
2015 Judicial Proceedings Committee
2015 Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families
2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus (2011-2015, House Member)
Past Senate Service
Public Safety and Policing Workgroup, 2015-2016.
Past House Service
Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, 2013; Assistant Minority Leader, 2013-2014; Judiciary Committee, 2011-2014; Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2011-2014.
Public Service
Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board, 2016-; Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, 2016-; Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council, 2015-.
Memberships
Maryland Community Caucus, 2012-; Maryland Rural Caucus, 2012-; Frederick County Republican Central Committee, 2006-2010; Chair and Vice Chair, Frederick County Republican Central Committee, 2008; American Legion Post no. 297, Baltimore; Knights of Columbus.
Biographical Information
Born, Silver Spring, Maryland, November 4, 1979; Watkins Mill High School, Gaithersburg; Community College of the Air Force, A.A., Applied Sciences, 2002; Towson University, B.S., Political Science, 2007; U.S. Air Force, Missile Maintenance Technician, 1998-2002; Sales Associate, Sears, 2002-04; Legislative Aide to State Senator Alex X. Mooney, 2004-07; Director, Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force, and Public Safety and Elections Task Force, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), 2007-11; Member, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Mary's Catholic Church; Married, Three children.
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