Legislation
Delegate Seth A. Howard
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- 30B
- County
- Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Economic Matters Committee
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Economic Matters Committee
- Annapolis Info
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159 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3439 | 301-858-3439
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3439
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159 Lowe House Office Building
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159 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3439 | 301-858-3439
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159 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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Seth.Howard@house.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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| HB1215 (SB0713/CH0378) | Anne Arundel County - Natural Resources - Fishing Gear | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1218 | Anne Arundel County - Natural Resources - Fishing With a Haul Seine | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1237 | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1243 | Public Health - Rural Nonemergency Medical Transportation Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1244 | Health Insurance – Lyme Disease and Related Tick–Borne Illnesses – Long–Term Antibiotic Treatment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1272 | Employment - Wages - Deduction Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1367 (SB0709/CH0731) | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund - Establishment (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0461 (SB0130) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Military and Public Safety Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0562 | Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Farm Equipment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0579 | Military Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0592 /CH0408 (SB0497) | Deer Management Permit - Hunting on State Land Leased by Permit Holder - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408 |
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| HB0593 | Department of Natural Resources - Oyster Shell Dredging - Permit Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0597 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modifications for Military and Public Safety Retirement Income (Honoring Their Sacrifice Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0613 | Public Schools - Appropriations for School Safety Expenditures - Increase | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0617 /CH0165 | Property Tax – Credit for Surviving Spouses of Fallen Service Members | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 165 |
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| HB0630 | Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0633 (SB0933) | Education - Accountability and Implementation Board - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0635 /CH0099 (SB0539/CH0098) | Anne Arundel County - Special Taxing Districts - Exemptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 99 |
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| HB0673 | Land Use - Agritourism - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0676 | Handgun Permits - Qualifications - High-Risk Occupations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0683 (SB0500/CH0194) | Anne Arundel County – Republican Party Central Committee – Elections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0697 (SB0434) | Anne Arundel County – Property Tax Credit – Disabled or Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers, Surviving Spouses, and Cohabitants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0704 | Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility - Net Worth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0718 /CH0603 (SB0918) | Anne Arundel County - Local Development Council - Delegate Appointments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 603 |
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| HB0737 | Alternative Education Options - Right to Learn and Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Programs (Right to Learn Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 | Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Benefits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0752 | Public Schools - School Psychologist Recruitment Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0758 | Education – Public Schools – Lesson Plans and Instructional Material | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0760 | States of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergencies - Renewals - Authorization by General Assembly or Legislative Policy Committee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0761 (SB0330) | County Boards of Health and Baltimore City Health Department - Procedures and Appeals Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0776 (SB0070) | Emergency Medical System Plan - Guidelines for Emergency Medical Services - Law Enforcement Canines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0787 | Retiree Income Tax Relief Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0809 /CH0195 (SB0975/CH0196) | Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veteran, Active Duty, and Surviving Spouse - Application Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 195 |
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| HB0816 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Firearm Safety Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0825 | Task Force to Evaluate Existing School Civic Literacy Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0827 | Education - Public Schools - Instruction in Print and Cursive Handwriting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0839 | Income Tax – Rates and Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0844 | Real Property Tax Rates - Notification to Real Property Taxpayers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0847 | General Assembly - Term Limits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 8:00 a.m. |
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| HB0848 | Education - Public Charter Schools - Virtual Learning Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0852 | Corporations and Associations - Annual Reports - Filing Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0892 (SB0578) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0899 | Higher Education - Scholarship Program - Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0921 (SB0366) | Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Use of Funds (Chesapeake Bay Lockbox Protection Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0948 | Sex Offenders - Informal Child Care Services - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0985 | Education - Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Curriculum | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1063 | Correctional Services - Crimes of Violence - Parole (Stopping Dangerous and Violent Criminals Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1065 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1132 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1172 (SB0989) | Election Law - Absentee Ballot Envelopes - Party Affiliation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1186 /CH0267 | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans Tax Credit - Amount and Duration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 267 |
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| HB1187 /CH0240 (SB0726) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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| HB1207 | Public Safety - Body-Worn Cameras - Costs and Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1211 (SB0825) | Consumer Credit - Commercial Financing Transactions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1281 | County Boards of Education - Elected Members - Recall Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1284 | Income Tax – Credit for Cybersecurity Measures Undertaken by Small Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| HB1287 | Public Schools - Curricula and Instructional Materials - Required List of Information (Curriculum Transparency Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1288 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit Application Fee - Waiver for Disabled Residents | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1289 | Vehicle Laws - Learner's Instructional Permits and Identification Cards - Required Documents | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1291 | Public Schools - Student Immunization Requirements - Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1292 | Public Schools and Child Care Providers - Immunizations - Discriminatory Policies Prohibited | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1320 | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Allowing Minor Who is a Previous Offender to Be in the Presence of Another Minor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1321 | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1365 | Primary and Secondary Education – Full–Time Equivalent Enrollment Count – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1440 | Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Military Retirement (Tax Relief for Military Retirees Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1453 (SB0344) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HJ0005 | Remembrance of the Attack on Pearl Harbor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 8:00 a.m. |
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| HB0407 (SB0407) | 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 House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0408 (SB0394/CH0239) | Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0409 (SB0403) | Corporations and Associations - Annual Reports - Fees for Electronic Filings | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0410 (SB0400) | Transportation – Highway User Revenue – Distribution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0411 (SB0397) | Public Safety – Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0414 (SB0393) | Economic Development - Project Restore Program and Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0415 (SB0401) | Operating Budget - Funding - Scholarships for Nonpublic School Students | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0416 (SB0399) | State Government - Quasi-Governmental Units - Oversight and Governance | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0417 /CH0057 (SB0402/CH0058) | Employees' Retirement and Pension Systems - Reemployment Earnings Limitation - COVID-19 Exemption | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 57 |
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| HB0418 (SB0391/CH0136) | Economic Development – More Jobs for Marylanders Program – Extension and Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0419 (SB0390) | State Government - Information Technology - Cybersecurity | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0420 (SB0405/CH0004) | Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0421 (SB0398) | Out–of–State Health Care Practitioners – Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth – Authorization | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0422 (SB0404) | Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0423 (SB0396) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| Captain Avery Museum | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Kolb Store West River Market | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| The Summit School | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $750,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
| Wild Kid Acres | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015
- Current Assignments
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- 2021 Deputy Minority Whip
- 2015 Economic Matters Committee
- 2021 Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2017 Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 2015 Anne Arundel County Delegation
- 2019 Capital Budget Subcommittee, Anne Arundel County Delegation
- Past House Service
- Banking, Consumer Protection, and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2019-2021; Consumer Protection & Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2019; Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2017; Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 2015-2019; Education Subcommittee, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 2015-2019.
- Public Service
- State Commission on the Capitol City, 2015-2019.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2015-; Maryland Watermen's Caucus, 2015-; 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.
- Awards
- Ralph J. Bunche Community Center Certificate of Appreciation, 2019; F.A.C.E. Addiction Maryland Certificate of Appreciation, 2018; Maryland Retailers Association Legislator of the Year, 2018; Roll Call 100% Pro Business Legislator, 2017; Maryland Retailers Association All-Star Team, 2019, 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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