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Delegate Seth A. Howard

Howard, Seth A.
District
30B
County
Anne Arundel
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
159 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3439 | 301-858-3439
Toll-free in MD
Interim Info
159 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3439 | 301-858-3439
Contact
Seth.Howard@house.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 30B
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1531 (SB0921)
Title
Task Force on the Premature Discharge of Patients With Substance Use Disorders
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1532 /CH0404 (SB0991/CH0405)
Title
Higher Education - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Farmers
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1534 (SB1153)
Title
Handgun Permits - Criminal History Check - Fingerprint Submission Exception
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1551
Title
Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1570
Title
Criminal Law - Assault on an Elder Adult - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1578
Title
Secondhand Precious Metal Objects - Holding Period and Objects Containing Silver
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1579 (SB0922)
Title
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Facilities - ASAM Criteria Assessments
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1584
Title
Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Security Breach Notification Requirements - Modifications
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1587 (SB0752)
Title
Public Safety - Fire Investigation Science Advisory Workgroup
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1588 /CH0286
Title
Zoning Amendments – Energy Generating Systems
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1631
Title
Commercial Solar Facilities - Vicinity Tariff
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1640 (SB0746)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Southern High School Athletic Facilities
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1647
Title
Commercial Law - Credit Card Processors - Service Agreements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1781
Title
Land Use – Change to Zoning Classification – Limitation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1799
Title
Income Tax – Credit for Long–Term Care Premiums
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1812
Title
Natural Resources - Haul Seines - Anne Arundel County
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1813
Title
Maryland Department of Health - Grants Advisor (Fair and Accessible Grant Funding Act)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1832
Title
Education - Public Schools - Threat Assessment Report
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003)
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)
HB0029 (SB0027)
Title
Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0205 /CH0589
Title
Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - State Correctional Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0243 /CH0177 (SB0968/CH0178)
Title
Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service - Study and Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0259 (SB0076)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0264
Title
Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0272
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0287 /CH0306 (SB0461/CH0305)
Title
Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Others – Repeal of Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0302 /CH0613
Title
Income Tax Credit – Wineries and Vineyards – Procedures to Claim Credit and Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0317 (SB0260)
Title
State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0318 (SB0212)
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0374
Title
Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0380
Title
Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0398
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0499
Title
Health - Standards for Involuntary Admissions and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Modification
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0502 /CH0309
Title
Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604)
Title
Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0579 (SB0210)
Title
Correctional Services - Murder - Diminution Credits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0589 (SB0191)
Title
Income Tax - Itemized Deductions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0674 (SB1198)
Title
Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0689 /CH0474 (SB0509)
Title
Colonel Todd J. Hixson Memorial Resource Center Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236)
Title
Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0739
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Application Fee Exemption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0802
Title
Retire in Maryland Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0886
Title
General Assembly - Term Limits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0893 (SB1119)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Tick Neck Park Recreational Obstacle Course
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0910 (SB0548)
Title
Education - Students With Reading Difficulties - Screenings and Interventions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0916
Title
Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts - Deposits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0919
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Renewal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0922 /CH0211
Title
Maryland Department of Health – "Pill Mill" Tip Line and Overdose Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0943
Title
Telephone Companies - Unpublished Telephone Number - One-Time Charge
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0957
Title
Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1009 /CH0090
Title
Workgroup on the Licensing of Food Service Facilities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1022
Title
Congressional Districts - Standards
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1106 /CH0491
Title
Public Health – Cottage Food Products – Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1118 /CH0181 (SB0341/CH0180)
Title
Hunting - Required Outerwear - Daylight Fluorescent Pink
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1135 (SB1058)
Title
Renewable Energy - Offshore Wind Projects - Distance Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1163 /CH0519
Title
Waterfowl Hunting Guide License - Guide Services for Hunting Snow Geese - Reciprocity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1214
Title
Public Safety - Trauma-Affected Veterans Training Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1242
Title
Solar Photovoltaic Recycling
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1260
Title
District Court - Nonincarcerable Criminal Cases - Saturdays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1298 (SB1178)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1308
Title
State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1338 (SB0817)
Title
Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1398
Title
State Boat Act - Solar Reflective Lights on Buoys - Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1400 /CH0307
Title
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1412
Title
Vehicle Laws - High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - Hours of Operation on U.S. Route 50
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1413
Title
Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1483 /CH0287
Title
Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1549
Title
Counties and Municipal Corporations - "Sanctuary Laws" for Illegal Aliens - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1566 /CH0219 (SB0854/CH0220)
Title
Public Utilities - Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Acquisition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1639
Title
Maryland Rx Program - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Contracts With Pharmacies and Pharmacists
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1656 /CH0076 (SB0843/CH0075)
Title
State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Guaranty Fund - Fund Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0100 (SB0199)
Title
Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0101 (SB0197)
Title
Crimes - Firearms - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0102 (SB0198)
Title
Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0346 (SB0297)
Title
Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0347 (SB0294)
Title
Government Accountability Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0348 (SB0293)
Title
Commonsense Spending Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0350 (SB0300)
Title
Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0351 (SB0301)
Title
Protect Our Students Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0352 (SB0295)
Title
Transparency Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0353 (SB0298)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0355 (SB0302)
Title
Accountability in Education Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0356 (SB0307)
Title
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0357 (SB0311)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0361 (SB0314)
Title
Bay Restoration Fund - Fee Exemption, Disbursements, and Financial Assistance (Septic Stewardship Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0362 (SB0312)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0363 (SB0305)
Title
More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0364 (SB0310)
Title
CyberMaryland Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380)
Title
Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0875 (SB0733)
Title
Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB1531 (SB0921) Task Force on the Premature Discharge of Patients With Substance Use Disorders Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1532 /CH0404 (SB0991/CH0405) Higher Education - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Farmers Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 404
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1534 (SB1153) Handgun Permits - Criminal History Check - Fingerprint Submission Exception Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1551 Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1570 Criminal Law - Assault on an Elder Adult - Penalties Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1578 Secondhand Precious Metal Objects - Holding Period and Objects Containing Silver Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/12/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB1579 (SB0922) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Facilities - ASAM Criteria Assessments Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1584 Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Security Breach Notification Requirements - Modifications Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Reassigned to Finance
Economic Matters
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB1587 (SB0752) Public Safety - Fire Investigation Science Advisory Workgroup Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1588 /CH0286 Zoning Amendments – Energy Generating Systems Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286
Environment and Transportation
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1631 Commercial Solar Facilities - Vicinity Tariff Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
HB1640 (SB0746) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Southern High School Athletic Facilities Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB1647 Commercial Law - Credit Card Processors - Service Agreements Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1781 Land Use – Change to Zoning Classification – Limitation Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1799 Income Tax – Credit for Long–Term Care Premiums Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1812 Natural Resources - Haul Seines - Anne Arundel County Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1813 Maryland Department of Health - Grants Advisor (Fair and Accessible Grant Funding Act) Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1832 Education - Public Schools - Threat Assessment Report Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4
Judiciary
1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0029 (SB0027) Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario)
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0205 /CH0589 Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - State Correctional Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 589
Economic Matters
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0243 /CH0177 (SB0968/CH0178) Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service - Study and Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
Economic Matters
2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0259 (SB0076) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/10/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0264 Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0272 Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
1/31/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0287 /CH0306 (SB0461/CH0305) Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Others – Repeal of Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0302 /CH0613 Income Tax Credit – Wineries and Vineyards – Procedures to Claim Credit and Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0317 (SB0260) State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0318 (SB0212) Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0374 Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0380 Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0398 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0499 Health - Standards for Involuntary Admissions and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Modification Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0502 /CH0309 Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604) Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603
Ways and Means
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0579 (SB0210) Correctional Services - Murder - Diminution Credits Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0589 (SB0191) Income Tax - Itemized Deductions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495) Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494
Environment and Transportation
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0674 (SB1198) Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0689 /CH0474 (SB0509) Colonel Todd J. Hixson Memorial Resource Center Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236) Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0739 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Application Fee Exemption Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0802 Retire in Maryland Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0886 General Assembly - Term Limits Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0893 (SB1119) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Tick Neck Park Recreational Obstacle Course Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
HB0910 (SB0548) Education - Students With Reading Difficulties - Screenings and Interventions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0916 Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts - Deposits Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Economic Matters
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0919 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Renewal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
HB0922 /CH0211 Maryland Department of Health – "Pill Mill" Tip Line and Overdose Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211
Health and Government Operations
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0943 Telephone Companies - Unpublished Telephone Number - One-Time Charge Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0957 Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1009 /CH0090 Workgroup on the Licensing of Food Service Facilities Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 90
Health and Government Operations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1022 Congressional Districts - Standards Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB1106 /CH0491 Public Health – Cottage Food Products – Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 491
Health and Government Operations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1118 /CH0181 (SB0341/CH0180) Hunting - Required Outerwear - Daylight Fluorescent Pink Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1135 (SB1058) Renewable Energy - Offshore Wind Projects - Distance Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1163 /CH0519 Waterfowl Hunting Guide License - Guide Services for Hunting Snow Geese - Reciprocity Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 519
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1214 Public Safety - Trauma-Affected Veterans Training Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1242 Solar Photovoltaic Recycling Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/12/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB1260 District Court - Nonincarcerable Criminal Cases - Saturdays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1298 (SB1178) General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1308 State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1338 (SB0817) Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1398 State Boat Act - Solar Reflective Lights on Buoys - Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1400 /CH0307 State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1412 Vehicle Laws - High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - Hours of Operation on U.S. Route 50 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1413 Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1483 /CH0287 Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1549 Counties and Municipal Corporations - "Sanctuary Laws" for Illegal Aliens - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB1566 /CH0219 (SB0854/CH0220) Public Utilities - Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Acquisition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219
Economic Matters
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1639 Maryland Rx Program - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Contracts With Pharmacies and Pharmacists Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB1656 /CH0076 (SB0843/CH0075) State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Guaranty Fund - Fund Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 76
Economic Matters
3/09/2018 - 2:30 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0100 (SB0199) Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0101 (SB0197) Crimes - Firearms - Penalties By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0102 (SB0198) Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0346 (SB0297) Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0347 (SB0294) Government Accountability Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0348 (SB0293) Commonsense Spending Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0350 (SB0300) Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0351 (SB0301) Protect Our Students Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0352 (SB0295) Transparency Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/19/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0353 (SB0298) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0355 (SB0302) Accountability in Education Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB0356 (SB0307) General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26/2018 - 3:00 PM
HB0357 (SB0311) Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0361 (SB0314) Bay Restoration Fund - Fee Exemption, Disbursements, and Financial Assistance (Septic Stewardship Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0362 (SB0312) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0363 (SB0305) More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0364 (SB0310) CyberMaryland Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380) Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379
Appropriations
2/15/2018 - 3:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0875 (SB0733) Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Howard, Seth A.
Tenure
First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015
Current Assignments
2015 Economic Matters Committee
2015 Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2015 Consumer Protection & Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2017 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
2015 Anne Arundel County Delegation
2015 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee, Anne Arundel County Delegation
2015 Education Subcommittee, Anne Arundel County Delegation
Past House Service
Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2017.
Memberships
Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce; Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce; American Legion Post 226, Life Member; South County Future Farmers of America, Life Member; Southern High School, Business and Community Advisory Board; National Rifle Association; Maryland Watermen's Caucus, 2015-; Maryland Sportsmen's Caucus, 2015-.
Awards
Roll Call 100% Pro Business Legislator, 2017; Maryland Retailers Association All-Star Team, 2017, 2016, 2015; Conservative Achievement Award, American Conservative Union, 2016; Defender of Freedom Award, Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association, 2016; President's Award-Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals, 2015.
Biographical Information
Born, Cheverly, Maryland, March 17, 1974; Glenelg High School, 1992; U.S. Marine Corps, 4 years; Maryland National Guard, 4 years; Owner, Broadleaf Tobacco and Smoke Shop, Severna Park, Maryland 2004 -; Married; one child.
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