Legislation
Delegate Jay A. Jacobs
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- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
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321 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
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321 House Office Building
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321 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3449
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321 House Office Building
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jay.jacobs@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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HB0169 (SB0435) | Creation of a State Debt - Kent County - Camp Fairlee | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0225 /CH0807 (SB0173/CH0808) | Kent County - Orphans' Court Judges - Compensation | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 807 |
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HB0300 /CH0240 (SB0172/CH0239) | Kent County – Alcoholic Beverages – Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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HB0925 (SB1055) | Creation of a State Debt - Kent County - Kent School | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB1137 /CH0518 | Natural Resources - Fisheries - Commercial Oyster Divers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 518 |
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HB1141 /CH0241 | Building Performance Standards - Agricultural Buildings Used for Agritourism - Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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HB1172 /CH0520 (SB0558) | Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 520 |
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HB1174 | Natural Resources - Oysters - Tolerance for Seafood Dealers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1199 | Northern Bay Crossing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1229 /CH0066 | Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation – Use of Land – Signs and Outdoor Advertising Displays | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 66 |
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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 |
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HB0104 (SB0149/CH0434) | Natural Resources - Electronic Licensing - Voluntary Donations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0106 /CH0186 (SB0475/CH0187) | Emergency Vehicles - Organ Delivery Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186 |
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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 |
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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 |
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HB0313 | Education - Commemoration - Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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. |
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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. |
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HB0374 | Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0380 | Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0494 (SB0555) | Safe Neighborhoods Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Failed (20-22) |
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HB0499 | Health - Standards for Involuntary Admissions and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0515 /CH0246 | Agriculture – Palmer Amaranth – Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 246 |
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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 |
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HB0586 | State Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0587 (SB0194) | Calculation of Taxable Income - Itemized Deductions - Property Taxes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0589 (SB0191) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0633 /CH0423 (SB0578/CH0424) | Secretary of State – Address Confidentiality Programs – Shielding of Real Property Records | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 |
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HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495) | Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494 |
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HB0677 /CH0039 (SB0477/CH0040) | Public Information Act - Required Denials - Physical Addresses, E-Mail Addresses, and Telephone Numbers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39 |
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HB0698 /CH0475 | Agriculture - Industrial Hemp Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475 |
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HB0704 | General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0714 /CH0679 (SB0751/CH0678) | Vehicle Laws - HOV Lanes - Plug-In Electric Drive and Hybrid Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 679 |
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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. |
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HB0739 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Application Fee Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0748 (SB0533) | Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child (Laura and Reid’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0758 | Public Safety – Handgun Permit – Church or Religious Organization Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0792 | Firearms - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0802 | Retire in Maryland Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0805 | Task Force on Police Staffing Levels in Baltimore City | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0807 /CH0330 (SB0516/CH0331) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
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HB0814 /CH0207 (SB0403/CH0208) | Workers' Compensation - Students in Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 207 |
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HB0818 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0957 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB1009 /CH0090 | Workgroup on the Licensing of Food Service Facilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 90 |
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HB1022 | Congressional Districts - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1110 /CH0244 | Public Schools – Health and Safety Best Practices – Digital Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244 |
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HB1118 /CH0181 (SB0341/CH0180) | Hunting - Required Outerwear - Daylight Fluorescent Pink | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181 |
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HB1135 (SB1058) | Renewable Energy - Offshore Wind Projects - Distance Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1146 | Income Tax - Rates and Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1242 | Solar Photovoltaic Recycling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1284 | Tidal Fish Licenses - Authorization to Catch Crabs - Application Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1290 (SB1074) | Health Insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Reimbursement for and Provision of Pharmacy Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1298 (SB1178) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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 |
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HB1345 | Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1389 (SB1173) | Home Sprinkler and Fire Safety Assistance Fund - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1399 (SB0833) | Task Force on the Regulation of Caterers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1405 (SB0605) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Phased Restoration of County Share | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1413 | Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1421 | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Worker Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1424 | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1476 | Education - Supplemental Prekindergarten Grant - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1483 /CH0287 | Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287 |
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HB1522 | Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1527 (SB1075) | Health Insurance - Freedom of Choice of Pharmacy Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1595 | Education - Per Pupil Adequacy Target Grant - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB1659 (SB0789) | Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Purchases | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HJ0013 | Opposition to Proposed National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HJ0014 | Support for the People of Iran | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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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. |
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HB0101 (SB0197) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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. |
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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. |
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HB0347 (SB0294) | Government Accountability Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0348 (SB0293) | Commonsense Spending Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0349 (SB0296) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Felonies (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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. |
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HB0351 (SB0301) | Protect Our Students Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0352 (SB0295) | Transparency Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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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 |
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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. |
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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) |
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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 |
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HB0357 (SB0311) | Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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HB0364 (SB0310) | CyberMaryland Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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 |
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HB0875 (SB0733) | Protecting Maryland Taxpayers Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Motor Vehicles and Transportation Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2011- Chair, Kent County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Agriculture, Agriculture Preservation, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Chair, Caroline County House Delegation, 2011-2015.
- Public Service
- Rural Healthcare Delivery Workgroup, 2016-2017; Maryland Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council, 2015-; Kent County Delegation, 2011-; Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2011-; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2011-; Nutrient Management Advisory Committee, 2011-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, 2009-2011; Mayor of Rock Hall, 1999-2011; Maryland Municipal League, 1997-2011; Upper Shore Regional Council, 2007-; Chair, Rock Hall Tricentenial, 2007; Workforce Housing Task Force, Kent County, 2006-2007; Board of Directors, Maryland Municipal League, 2002-2007; District Vice President, Maryland Municipal League, 2002-2007; Strategic Economic Development Advisory Board, Kent County, 2003-2004; Vice Mayor of Rock Hall, 1997-1999; Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, Queen Anne's County, Past President, 1990-1992; Planning and Zoning Board, Rock Hall, 1976-1980.
- Memberships
- Maryland Mayor's Association , 1999-2011; Eastern Shore Association of Municipalities , 1997-2011; President, Kent County Council of Governments , 2007-2010; Kent County Council of Governments , 1997-2007; President, Maryland Mayor's Association , 2003; Board of Directors, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company , 1997-; Member and Administrative Officer, Kent County Community Marching Band , 1993-.
- Awards
- Person of the Year, WCTR, Chestertown , 2007; Community Service Award, Kent County Chamber of Commerce , 2001.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Rock Hall, Maryland; Kent County High School; Owner, Jay A. Jacobs Complete Kitchens and Baths LLC; Firefighter and Ambulance Driver, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company, 1996-; Member, Wesley United Methodist Church, Rock Hall; Married.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:29 PM