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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)
HB0006
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Application Report
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0008
Title
Estates and Trusts - Notice Requirement - Method of Delivery
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0012 /CH0543
Title
Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Eligibility, Award Amounts, and Use of Funds
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0016
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Equestrian Day
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0020
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Farmers' Day
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0029
Title
Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0057
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Watermen's Day
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0059
Title
Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0624 (SB0506)
Title
Anne Arundel County - Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption - Agricultural Tourism
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0869 /CH0580 (SB0553)
Title
Recovery Residence Residential Rights Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0885
Title
Environment - Chesapeake Bay - Vessel Sewage Discharge Areas
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0965 (SB0552)
Title
Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Security Breach Notification Requirements - Modifications
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1399 (SB1118)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Southern High School Athletic Facilities
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1400 (SB1098)
Title
Commercial Law - Credit Card Processors - Service Agreements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1639 (SB1128)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Mandrin Inpatient Care Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0349 /CH0181 (SB0807/CH0180)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Wages Paid to Qualified Veteran Employees (Hire Our Veterans Act of 2017)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0400
Title
Education - Public School Holidays - Presidents' Day and Easter Monday
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0415 (SB0095)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Woods Community Center
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0515
Title
Hospitals - Establishment of Substance Use Treatment Program - Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0531
Title
Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0536
Title
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0551
Title
Election Law - Private Loan to Campaign Finance Entity of Candidate - Prohibited
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0553
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)
HB0555
Title
Anne Arundel County - Board of Education - Selection of Members
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0576 (SB0603)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0598
Title
Counties and Municipal Corporations - "Sanctuary Laws" for Illegal Aliens - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0610
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0634 (SB0514)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - YWCA Domestic Violence and Trafficking Shelters
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0643
Title
Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans - Eligibility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0660 (SB0643)
Title
State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Duties of the Executive Director
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0668
Title
Health Occupations Boards - Regulations and Policy Interpretations - Notice and Public Meeting Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0693 (SB0642)
Title
State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Investigations and Subpoenas - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0704
Title
Education - Identity Protection and Credit Monitoring Services (Student Identity Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0728
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0734
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Hot Sox Park
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0735 /CH0626 (SB0073/CH0627)
Title
Estates and Trusts - Share of Intestate Estate Inherited by Surviving Spouse
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0771 /CH0216 (SB0262/CH0215)
Title
Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by County Health Departments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0792 /CH0524
Title
Office of Legislative Audits - Performance Audits - Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Boards
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0851 /CH0704
Title
Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0888
Title
Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation - Recoupling With Federal Law
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0891
Title
Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0896 (SB0602)
Title
State Retirement and Pension System - State Employees and Teachers - Benefits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0906 /CH0628
Title
Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Home Invasion
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0911
Title
Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0933
Title
General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0938 (SB0132)
Title
Property Tax - Exemption for Disabled Veterans - Percentage of Disability
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0942 (SB0564)
Title
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0946 (SB0563)
Title
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0987 /CH0468
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's Permit - Application and Renewal Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1018
Title
Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1020
Title
Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1036
Title
Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1038
Title
Income Tax - Rates
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1042 (SB0236)
Title
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1084 (SB1104)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1165
Title
Estates - Duties of Guardian of the Person - Fostering and Preserving Family Relationships
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1179 (SB1136)
Title
Anne Arundel County - State's Attorney - Annual Salary
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1184
Title
Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1194
Title
Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1238
Title
Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1241
Title
Public Bodies - Use and Retention of E-Mail - Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1246 /CH0746
Title
Forests and Parks - Public Recreation on Private and State-Owned Land - Hunting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1283 /CH0813
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 5 Brewery License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1306
Title
Cable Service - Broadband Connection Requirement - Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1313
Title
Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Wired Broadband (Wired Broadband Act of 2017)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1314 /CH0400
Title
Crabs - Harvest Times - Holidays
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1340 (SB0785)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Bernie House
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1350 /CH0392 (SB0851)
Title
Public Service Commission - Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Consistency With Comprehensive Plan
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1361
Title
Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Hunting Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1366
Title
Labor and Employment - Number of Employees Granted H-1B or L-1 Visa - Disclosure
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1367
Title
Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1389 (SB0295)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1401
Title
Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1410
Title
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1412
Title
Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day and Easter Monday
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1422 (SB0296)
Title
Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1444
Title
Retire in Maryland Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1451
Title
Vehicle Laws - Left Lane - Use for Passing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1621 (SB0749)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Arundel Lodge
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0007
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0369 (SB0316)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (The Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0375 (SB0321)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0388 (SB0322)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0394 (SB0317/CH0149)
Title
More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0399 (SB0320)
Title
Student Debt Relief Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0402 (SB0307/CH0030)
Title
Repeal of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016 (Road Kill Bill Repeal)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0406 /CH0362 (SB0315)
Title
Clean Cars Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0413 (SB0319/CH0591)
Title
Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) School Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0417 /CH0366 (SB0314/CH0367)
Title
Clean Water Commerce Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0632 /CH0152 (SB0308/CH0151)
Title
Child Abuse - Sex Trafficking (Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking Act of 2017)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0631 /CH0818 (SB0415)
Title
Public Health - Essential Off-Patent or Generic Drugs - Price Gouging - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0006 Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Application Report Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
HB0008 Estates and Trusts - Notice Requirement - Method of Delivery Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0012 /CH0543 Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Eligibility, Award Amounts, and Use of Funds Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543
Ways and Means
2/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0016 General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Equestrian Day Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0020 General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Farmers' Day Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0029 Tidal Fish License - Catching Crabs Using Trotline Gear - Holidays Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
1/25/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0057 General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Watermen's Day Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0059 Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0624 (SB0506) Anne Arundel County - Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption - Agricultural Tourism Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Ways and Means
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0869 /CH0580 (SB0553) Recovery Residence Residential Rights Protection Act Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 580
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/06/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0885 Environment - Chesapeake Bay - Vessel Sewage Discharge Areas Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0965 (SB0552) Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Security Breach Notification Requirements - Modifications Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1399 (SB1118) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Southern High School Athletic Facilities Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 9:00 AM
HB1400 (SB1098) Commercial Law - Credit Card Processors - Service Agreements Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1639 (SB1128) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Mandrin Inpatient Care Center Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 9:00 AM
HB0349 /CH0181 (SB0807/CH0180) Income Tax Credit - Wages Paid to Qualified Veteran Employees (Hire Our Veterans Act of 2017) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181
Ways and Means
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0400 Education - Public School Holidays - Presidents' Day and Easter Monday Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0415 (SB0095) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Woods Community Center Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 9:00 AM
HB0515 Hospitals - Establishment of Substance Use Treatment Program - Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0531 Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0536 Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring, Work Zone Speed Control, and Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0551 Election Law - Private Loan to Campaign Finance Entity of Candidate - Prohibited Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0553 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
3/11/2017 - 4:00 PM
HB0555 Anne Arundel County - Board of Education - Selection of Members Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Ways and Means
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0576 (SB0603) General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0598 Counties and Municipal Corporations - "Sanctuary Laws" for Illegal Aliens - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB0610 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0634 (SB0514) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - YWCA Domestic Violence and Trafficking Shelters Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 12:00 PM
HB0643 Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans - Eligibility Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0660 (SB0643) State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Duties of the Executive Director Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0668 Health Occupations Boards - Regulations and Policy Interpretations - Notice and Public Meeting Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0693 (SB0642) State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Investigations and Subpoenas - Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0704 Education - Identity Protection and Credit Monitoring Services (Student Identity Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Referred to interim study by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0728 Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0734 Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Hot Sox Park Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 11:00 AM
HB0735 /CH0626 (SB0073/CH0627) Estates and Trusts - Share of Intestate Estate Inherited by Surviving Spouse Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 626
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0771 /CH0216 (SB0262/CH0215) Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by County Health Departments Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0792 /CH0524 Office of Legislative Audits - Performance Audits - Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Boards Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 524
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0851 /CH0704 Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 704
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0888 Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation - Recoupling With Federal Law Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0891 Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario)
Judiciary
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0896 (SB0602) State Retirement and Pension System - State Employees and Teachers - Benefits Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/02/2017 - 3:00 PM
HB0906 /CH0628 Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Home Invasion Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 628
Judiciary
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0911 Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0933 General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0938 (SB0132) Property Tax - Exemption for Disabled Veterans - Percentage of Disability Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0942 (SB0564) Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0946 (SB0563) Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0987 /CH0468 Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's Permit - Application and Renewal Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 468
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1018 Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1020 Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1036 Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0)
Judiciary
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1038 Income Tax - Rates Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1042 (SB0236) Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1084 (SB1104) Income Tax Credit - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1165 Estates - Duties of Guardian of the Person - Fostering and Preserving Family Relationships Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1179 (SB1136) Anne Arundel County - State's Attorney - Annual Salary Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
HB1184 Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1194 Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1238 Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1241 Public Bodies - Use and Retention of E-Mail - Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1246 /CH0746 Forests and Parks - Public Recreation on Private and State-Owned Land - Hunting Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 746
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1283 /CH0813 Alcoholic Beverages - Class 5 Brewery License Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 813
Economic Matters
2/20/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1306 Cable Service - Broadband Connection Requirement - Enforcement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1313 Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Wired Broadband (Wired Broadband Act of 2017) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1314 /CH0400 Crabs - Harvest Times - Holidays Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 400
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1340 (SB0785) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Bernie House Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 11:00 AM
HB1350 /CH0392 (SB0851) Public Service Commission - Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Consistency With Comprehensive Plan Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 392
Economic Matters
3/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/06/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1361 Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Hunting Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
HB1366 Labor and Employment - Number of Employees Granted H-1B or L-1 Visa - Disclosure Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
3/06/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1367 Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1389 (SB0295) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1401 Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1410 Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1412 Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day and Easter Monday Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1422 (SB0296) Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1444 Retire in Maryland Act of 2017 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1451 Vehicle Laws - Left Lane - Use for Passing Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1621 (SB0749) Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Arundel Lodge Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 11:00 AM
HJ0007 United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0369 (SB0316) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (The Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0375 (SB0321) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0388 (SB0322) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0394 (SB0317/CH0149) More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation
Ways and Means
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0399 (SB0320) Student Debt Relief Act of 2017 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0402 (SB0307/CH0030) Repeal of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016 (Road Kill Bill Repeal) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Appropriations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
HB0406 /CH0362 (SB0315) Clean Cars Act of 2017 By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0413 (SB0319/CH0591) Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) School Act of 2017 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
Ways and Means
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB0417 /CH0366 (SB0314/CH0367) Clean Water Commerce Act of 2017 By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 366
Environment and Transportation
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0632 /CH0152 (SB0308/CH0151) Child Abuse - Sex Trafficking (Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking Act of 2017) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 152
Judiciary
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0631 /CH0818 (SB0415) Public Health - Essential Off-Patent or Generic Drugs - Price Gouging - Prohibition By Request - Other 6 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 818
Health and Government Operations
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
Finance
3/23/2017 - 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
Past House Service
Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2017.
Memberships
Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce; American Legion Post 226, Life Member; Future Farmers of America, Life Member; Southern High School, Business and Community Advisory Board; Maryland Watermen's Caucus, 2015-; Maryland Sportsmen's Caucus, 2015-.
Biographical Information
Born, Cheverly, Maryland, March 17, 1974; Glenelg High School, 1992; U.S. Marine Corps, 4 years; Maryland National Guard, 4 years; Married, One Child.
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