Members - Delegate Kevin Kelly

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Delegate Kevin Kelly

District

County

Allegany

Committee Assignment(s)

Annapolis Info

410A House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone 301-858-3404
Toll-free in MD

Interim Info

201 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502

Phone 301-777-9000

Contact

kevin.kelly@house.state.md.us

Party

Democrat

Legislation	Sponsorship Type Sort	Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0001 Title Criminal Law - Cannabimimetic Agents - Prohibition Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0035 Title Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Active Assignment Exception Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0090 (SB0688) Title State Government - Access to Public Records - Handgun Permit Records Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0183 (SB0441/CH0055) Title Correctional Training Commission - Members Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0311 /CH0366 Title Crimes - Requirement to Report Death or Disappearance of Minor - Penalties Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0322 (SB0222) Title Motor Vehicle Administration - Yellow Dot Program Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0428 /CH0114 Title Child Abuse and Neglect - Reports and Records - Disclosure to Public Institutions of Higher Education Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0632 Title Family Investment Program - State Government Hiring Plans - Application Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0777 (SB0505/CH0487) Title Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Cash Bail Sponsorship Type Primary	1	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0014 Title Criminal Law - Part-Time School Employees, Contractors, and Coaches - Sexual Contact with Minors Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0078 (SB0160) Title Civil Actions - Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog - Rebuttable Presumption Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0165 (SB0807) Title Elementary and Secondary Education - Security - School Resource Officers Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0293 Title State Finance and Procurement - Retention of Percentage of Contract - Security Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0309 Title Courts - Discovery - Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Money Judgment Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0330 (SB0555) Title Construction Safety and Health Training - Public Work Contracts Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0331 /CH0612 (SB0826) Title Open Meetings Act - Violations and Penalties Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0394 Title Education - Primary and Secondary Schools - Electronic Control Devices Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0395 Title Handguns - Permit Qualifications and Carrying on School Property - School Guardians Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0397 Title Criminal Law - Carrying Weapons on School Property - Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0426 Title Public Safety - Firearm Ammunition - Purchaser Information Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0446 Title Gaming - Video Lottery Operation License - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0500 Title Vehicle Laws - Motorcycles - Expiration of Learner's Instructional Permit Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0569 Title Environment - Wastewater Treatment Facilities - Financial Assistance Study Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0589 Title Firearms Freedom Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0663 Title Public Safety - Firearms - National Crime Information Center Participation Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0666 Title Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Week - School Supplies Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0727 Title Criminal Defendants - Citations - Theft Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0742 /CH0386 (SB0991) Title Criminal Procedure - Citation Authority Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0812 Title Hunting - Certificate of Competency and Safety - Veterans and Active Duty Military Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0834 Title Human Services - Public Assistance - Mandatory Drug Tests Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0843 Title State Board of Education - Financial Literacy Curriculum - Graduation Requirement Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0856 Title Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0870 Title Criminal Procedure - Confidentiality of Police and Court Records Pertaining to Minor Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0952 (SB0782) Title Correctional Services - Inmate Telephone Services - Legal Counsel Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0961 Title State Government - Maryland Public Information Act - Required Denials Regarding Firearm Dealers, Owners, and Permit Holders Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0969 Title Commission to Consider Mental Health-Related Ways to Limit Mass Violence by Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorders, Depressive Disorders, or Other Mental Illness Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1046 Title Transportation Trust Fund - Dedicated Highway Funds Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1063 Title Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Appeal on the Record - Violation of a Condition of Probation Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1138 (SB0778) Title Correctional Services - Inmate Welfare Fund - Telephone Financial Assistance Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1156 (SB0819) Title Maryland Contributory Negligence Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1192 Title Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Crime Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1247 Title State Government - Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Memorial Statues - Placement and Commission Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1264 Title Task Force to Study Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Public Officials Charged with or Convicted of a Crime Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1320 /CH0413 Title Baltimore City and Baltimore County - Child in Need of Supervision Pilot Program - Extension Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1346 Title Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1364 Title Courts - Breach of Contract - Attorney's Fees Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1396 /CH0415 Title Criminal Law - Theft-Related Crimes - Penalties Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1480 Title Family Law - Unattended Child Under the Age of Three Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2

Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)	Title	Sponsorship Type	Sponsorship Type Sort	Chamber Sort	Current Status	Org Committees & Hearings	Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0001	Criminal Law - Cannabimimetic Agents - Prohibition	Primary	1	2	Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)	Judiciary 1/22/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0035	Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Active Assignment Exception	Primary	1	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 3/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0090 (SB0688)	State Government - Access to Public Records - Handgun Permit Records	Primary	1	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Health and Government Operations 3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0183 (SB0441/CH0055)	Correctional Training Commission - Members	Primary	1	2	Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)	Judiciary 2/05/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0311 /CH0366	Crimes - Requirement to Report Death or Disappearance of Minor - Penalties	Primary	1	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 366	Judiciary 2/05/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0322 (SB0222)	Motor Vehicle Administration - Yellow Dot Program	Primary	1	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Health and Government Operations 2/07/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0428 /CH0114	Child Abuse and Neglect - Reports and Records - Disclosure to Public Institutions of Higher Education	Primary	1	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 114	Judiciary 2/21/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0632	Family Investment Program - State Government Hiring Plans - Application	Primary	1	2	In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.	Appropriations 2/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0777 (SB0505/CH0487)	Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Cash Bail	Primary	1	2	Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)	Judiciary 2/26/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0014	Criminal Law - Part-Time School Employees, Contractors, and Coaches - Sexual Contact with Minors	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Conference Committee Appointed	Judiciary 1/22/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 4/02/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0078 (SB0160)	Civil Actions - Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog - Rebuttable Presumption	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings	Judiciary 1/30/2013 - 2:30 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0165 (SB0807)	Elementary and Secondary Education - Security - School Resource Officers	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means	Ways and Means 3/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0293	State Finance and Procurement - Retention of Percentage of Contract - Security	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)	Health and Government Operations 2/13/2013 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0309	Courts - Discovery - Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Money Judgment	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 2/13/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0330 (SB0555)	Construction Safety and Health Training - Public Work Contracts	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Economic Matters 2/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0331 /CH0612 (SB0826)	Open Meetings Act - Violations and Penalties	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612	Health and Government Operations 2/07/2013 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0394	Education - Primary and Secondary Schools - Electronic Control Devices	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means	Ways and Means 3/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0395	Handguns - Permit Qualifications and Carrying on School Property - School Guardians	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0397	Criminal Law - Carrying Weapons on School Property - Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary 3/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0426	Public Safety - Firearm Ammunition - Purchaser Information	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0446	Gaming - Video Lottery Operation License - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0500	Vehicle Laws - Motorcycles - Expiration of Learner's Instructional Permit	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters	Environmental Matters 2/19/2013 - 1:15 PM
HB0569	Environment - Wastewater Treatment Facilities - Financial Assistance Study	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs	Environmental Matters 2/20/2013 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0589	Firearms Freedom Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary
HB0663	Public Safety - Firearms - National Crime Information Center Participation	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Judiciary
HB0666	Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Week - School Supplies	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0727	Criminal Defendants - Citations - Theft	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 2/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0742 /CH0386 (SB0991)	Criminal Procedure - Citation Authority	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386	Judiciary 2/26/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0812	Hunting - Certificate of Competency and Safety - Veterans and Active Duty Military	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters	Environmental Matters 2/22/2013 - 2:00 PM
HB0834	Human Services - Public Assistance - Mandatory Drug Tests	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Appropriations
HB0843	State Board of Education - Financial Literacy Curriculum - Graduation Requirement	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/13/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0856	Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/07/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0870	Criminal Procedure - Confidentiality of Police and Court Records Pertaining to Minor	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 3/07/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0952 (SB0782)	Correctional Services - Inmate Telephone Services - Legal Counsel	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings	Judiciary 3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 4/02/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0961	State Government - Maryland Public Information Act - Required Denials Regarding Firearm Dealers, Owners, and Permit Holders	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Health and Government Operations 3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB0969	Commission to Consider Mental Health-Related Ways to Limit Mass Violence by Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorders, Depressive Disorders, or Other Mental Illness	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Health and Government Operations 3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1046	Transportation Trust Fund - Dedicated Highway Funds	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/14/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1063	Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Appeal on the Record - Violation of a Condition of Probation	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1138 (SB0778)	Correctional Services - Inmate Welfare Fund - Telephone Financial Assistance	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1156 (SB0819)	Maryland Contributory Negligence Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1192	Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Crime	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1247	State Government - Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Memorial Statues - Placement and Commission	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.	Health and Government Operations 3/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1264	Task Force to Study Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Public Officials Charged with or Convicted of a Crime	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.	Appropriations 3/07/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1320 /CH0413	Baltimore City and Baltimore County - Child in Need of Supervision Pilot Program - Extension	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413	Judiciary 3/07/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1346	Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.	Environmental Matters 3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1364	Courts - Breach of Contract - Attorney's Fees	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 3/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1396 /CH0415	Criminal Law - Theft-Related Crimes - Penalties	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 415	Judiciary 3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 4/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
HB1480	Family Law - Unattended Child Under the Age of Three	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Rules and Executive Nominations

Denotes enacted legislation

Tenure: First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 1986. Member of the House 1987-1995. Next elected to the House in 1998. Member of the House since 1999.

Current Assignments

1999- Judiciary Committee

1999- Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee

Past House Service: Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review , 1993-1995; Judiciary Committee , 1987-1995.

Public Service: Youth Centers Advisory Board, Department of Juvenile Justice, 2002-; Governor's Flood Mitigation Task Force for Western Maryland, 1999-2002; Western Maryland Economic Development Task Force, 1999-2002; Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, 1999-; Citizens Advisory Board, Joseph D. Brandenburg Center, 1987-1991; Allegany County Task Force for Economic and Community Growth, 1987-1995.

Memberships: Maryland Rural Caucus, 2002-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2001-; Maryland State Bar Association; Allegany County Bar Association; Former President and Former Member, Board of Directors, Cumberland Central YMCA; Former Member, Advisory Board, New Dominion School.

Awards: Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, 2012; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland Bail Bond Association, 2011; Appreciation Award by Medical Claim-Aid on behalf of their Maryland EMS Clients, 2011; Outstanding Service Award, Maryland Sheriffs' Association, 2010; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), 2010; President's Award, Flintstone Volunteer Fire Department, 2009; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), 2009; Marylanders for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership Award, 2002; Historic Achievement Award, Westernport Elementary School, 2001; Defender of Freedom Award, National Rifle Association of America, Inc., 2000; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland and District of Columbia Professional Firefighters Association, 1993; Defender of Freedom Award, Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association, 1993; Outstanding Young Marylander Award, Maryland Jaycees, 1992; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland State Lodge, FOP, 1991; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association, 1991; Outstanding Maryland Public Official Award, Chemical Industry Council of Maryland, 1990.

Biographical Information: Born, Cumberland, Maryland, August 18, 1953; Bishop Walsh High School, Cumberland; Frostburg State College, B.S., Political Science, 1975; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1978; Administrative Hearing Officer, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 1986; Western Maryland Community Relations Representative, Maryland Environmental Service, 1995-2003; Single.