Legislation
Senator Michael J. Hough
- District
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- County
- Frederick and Carroll
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
- Annapolis Info
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420 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3704 | 301-858-3704
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3704
Fax 410-841-3713 | 301-858-3713
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420 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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420 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3704 | 301-858-3704
Fax 410-841-3713 | 301-858-3713
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420 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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michael.hough@senate.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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| SB0285 | Election Law - Campaign Signs - Prohibitions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0286 | Firearms – Use of Medical Cannabis | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0287 | Correctional Services - Division of Parole and Probation - Definition of Absconding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0300 (HB0225) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0337 (HB0144) | Motor Fuel Tax Rates – Consumer Price Index Adjustment – Repeal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| SB0338 (HB0871) | Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0339 | Crimes – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0435 | Family Law - Preventing or Interfering With a Report of Suspected Sexual Abuse of a Child - Statute of Limitations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0615 (HB0274) | Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Website | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0616 | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy and Refuse–Derived Fuel | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0702 (HB0771) | Baltimore County and Frederick County - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Sale of Coffee | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0745 | Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0747 | Frederick County - Property Tax - Semiannual Payment Schedule and Imposition of Interest | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0807 (HB1017) | Frederick County – Mental Health Law – Assisted Outpatient Treatment Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0940 | County Superintendents of Schools - Powers - Approval of Legal Settlements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| SB0941 | State Superintendent of Schools - Authority for Investigations - Local School Systems | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| SB0952 /CH0368 | Frederick County - Board of Education - Vacancies | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 368 |
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| SJ0011 /JR0007 (HJ0008/JR0006) | Solidarity With the Government and People of Ukraine | Primary | 1 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 7 | ||
| SB0073 | General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0297 (HB0339) | Gaming - Sports Wagering Facilities - Locations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0327 (HB1174) | Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0533 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0542 (HB0451) | State Finance and Procurement - Grants - Prompt Payment Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| SB0577 (HB0226) | Public Schools – Self–Contained Special Education Classroom – Use of Video Recording Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0585 /CH0174 | Public Safety - Warrants and Absconding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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| SB0647 (HB0759) | Frederick County - Electronic Tip Jar Machines - Authorization and Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0649 /CH0300 (HB0452/CH0299) | Frederick County - Disposition of Marriage Ceremony Fee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 300 |
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| SB0650 (HB0768) | Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Population | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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| SB0705 /CH0562 (HB1255/CH0031) | Education – Physical Restraint and Seclusion – Limitations, Reporting, and Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 562 |
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| SB0709 /CH0731 (HB1367) | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund - Establishment (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 731 |
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| SB0735 | Repeal the Netflix Tax Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0736 | Real Local Tax Relief for Working Families Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0786 | Education - Public Schools - Curriculum Publication (Curriculum Transparency and Publication Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0861 /CH0142 | Crimes - Firearms and Inmates - Enforcement, Procedures, and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 142 |
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| SJ0007 | Support of Parents’ Rights to Bring Grievances to County Boards of Education | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SJ0008 (HJ0006) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0390 (HB0419) | State Government - Information Technology - Cybersecurity | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0391 /CH0136 (HB0418) | Economic Development - More Jobs for Marylanders Program - Extension and Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136 |
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| SB0392 (HB0412) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report and Data Dashboard (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0393 (HB0414) | Economic Development - Project Restore Program and Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0394 /CH0239 (HB0408) | Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239 |
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| SB0396 (HB0423) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0397 (HB0411) | Public Safety - Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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| SB0398 (HB0421) | Out-of-State Health Care Practitioners - Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth - Authorization | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0399 (HB0416) | State Government - Quasi-Governmental Units - Oversight and Governance | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0407 (HB0407) | Health Occupations - Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency - Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements (Health Care Heroes Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| SB1005 /CH0343 (HB1482) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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| SB1010 /CH0002 (HB1486/CH0001) | Motor Fuel Taxes - Tax-Free Period | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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| Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| Natelli Family YMCA Outdoor Pavilions and Recreation Space | Introduced | Frederick | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
| Prince Hall Masonic Lodge #49 Revitalization Project | Introduced | Frederick | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||||
| Woodsboro Town Hall | Introduced | Frederick | $400,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $400,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2014. Member of the Senate since 2015. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates, 2011-2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Judicial Proceedings Committee
- 2021 Executive Nominations Committee
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus (2011-2015, House Member)
- 2018 Vice Chair, Frederick County Delegation
- Past Senate Service
- Minority Whip, 2020-2021; Executive Nominations Committee, 2021; Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families, 2015-2019; Public Safety and Policing Workgroup, 2015-2016; Task Force to Study Crime Classification and Penalties, 2019-2021; Legislative Policy Committee, 2021.
- 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
- Chair, Task Force to Study Maryland's Criminal Gang Statutes, 2018-; Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board, 2016-; Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, 2016-; Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council, 2015-2016; Maryland Chair, Ameriacan Legislative Exchange Council, 2011-.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Sportmen's Caucus, 2015-; 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.
- Awards
- Award for Conservative Excellence, American Conservative Union, 2016.
- 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, and Public Safety and Elections Task Forces, American Legislative Exchange Council 2007-11; Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative Alex X. Mooney, West Virginia, 2017 -; Member, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Mary's Catholic Church; Married; three children.
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