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Delegate Benjamin F. Kramer

Kramer, Benjamin F.
District
19
County
Montgomery
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
226 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3485 | 301-858-3485
Toll-free in MD
Fax 301-858-3875
Interim Info
226 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 301-858-3485
Contact
benjamin.kramer@house.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 19
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0295 /CH0671
Title
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Impaired Boating
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0334 /CH0414 (SB0573/CH0415)
Title
Local Government - Regulation of Animals - Kennel Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0493 /CH0672
Title
Long-Term Care Insurance - Premium Rates
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0495 (SB0154/CH0744)
Title
Vehicle Laws - School Bus Monitoring Cameras - Civil Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0500
Title
Rental Units, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations - Smoking Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0527 (SB0337)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Use of Crosswalks
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0528 (SB0420)
Title
Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0540 (SB0947)
Title
Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0563
Title
Vehicle Laws - Provisional Drivers' Licenses - Issuance
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0578 (SB0338)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0600 (SB0175)
Title
Public Health - Use of Medical Oxygen in Residential Dwellings - Smoking and Open Flame Restrictions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0601 /CH0673 (SB0248)
Title
Senior Call-Check Service and Notification Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0724
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Election
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0744 /CH0674 (SB0481)
Title
Corporations - Maryland General Corporation Law - Miscellaneous Provisions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0759 /CH0358 (SB0398/CH0359)
Title
Corporations - Formation of a Holding Company by Merger
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0781 /CH0343
Title
Retail Pet Stores - Animal Seller, Dog Cage Signs, and Records - Requirement Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0782 (SB0402)
Title
Insurance - Impaired Entities - Delinquency Proceedings
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0783
Title
Vehicle Equipment - Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0784 (SB0523)
Title
Transportation - Ignition Interlock Devices - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0825 (SB0351)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0949 (SB0739)
Title
Procurement and Pensions - State Sanctions - Discriminatory Boycott of Israel
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0959 /CH0094 (SB0929/CH0093)
Title
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Door-to-Door Sales
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0964 (SB0702)
Title
Property and Casualty Insurance - Travel Insurance - Regulation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1149 /CH0837 (SB0951/CH0838)
Title
Maryland Securities Act - Vulnerable Adults
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1180 (SB0895)
Title
Maryland Commercial Receivership Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1387
Title
Criminal Law - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0069 (SB0350)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Parkland Pool Renovation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0171 /CH0384 (SB0099/CH0383)
Title
Department of the Environment - Yard Waste, Food Residuals, and Other Organic Materials Diversion and Infrastructure - Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0181
Title
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Guidelines for Use of Electronic Control Devices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0196
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Interest Paid on Student Loans
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0211 /CH0398 (SB0268/CH0399)
Title
Cownose Ray Fishery Management Plan and Moratorium on Contests
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0212 /CH0827 (SB0270/CH0828)
Title
Consumer Protection - Credit Report Security Freezes - Prohibition on Fees and Required Notices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0285 /CH0352 (SB0265/CH0351)
Title
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission Membership Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0329
Title
Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Ryan's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0330
Title
Vehicle Laws - Young Drivers - Hour Restriction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0354 (SB0624)
Title
Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Cigarette Devices - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0363 /CH0064 (SB0111/CH0063)
Title
Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Property Conveyed From Sole Proprietorship to Limited Liability Company
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0370 (SB0354)
Title
Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer End-of-Life Option Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0393
Title
Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0412 (SB0789)
Title
Commercial Law - Uniform Commercial Code - Repeal of Title 6
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0455 /CH0188 (SB0790/CH0187)
Title
Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Applicability
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0466 (SB0870)
Title
Prevailing Wage - Tax Increment Financing Developments - Application
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0487 (SB0267)
Title
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Composition and Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0489
Title
Operating a Vehicle or Vessel - Injury to Others While Under the Influence of or Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0514 /CH0780 (SB0184/CH0014)
Title
Energy Efficiency Programs - Calculation of Program Savings and Consideration of Cost-Effectiveness
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0523 /CH0814 (SB0119)
Title
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vaping Liquid - Licensing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0543
Title
State Highway Administration - Watkins Mill Road Interchange Project
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)
HB0579
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Election, Qualifications, and Term of Office
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0585 (SB1114)
Title
Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0613 /CH0820 (SB0363/CH0821)
Title
Pharmacists - Contraceptives - Prescribing and Dispensing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0616 /CH0729 (SB0232)
Title
Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Attendance Policy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0625 (SB0080)
Title
Criminal Law - Animal Abuse - Penalties and Restitution
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0626 /CH0409
Title
Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Standards of Care and Protocol Implementation and Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0644 (SB0180/CH0229)
Title
Independent Living Tax Credit 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)
HB0732 (SB0504)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Young Israel Shomrai Emunah Social Hall
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)
HB0773 /CH0382 (SB0715)
Title
Clean Energy - Energy Storage Technology Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0855
Title
The Smoke-Free Multifamily Housing Promotion Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0859
Title
Business Regulation - Trader's and Chain Stores Licenses and Personal Property Tax - Fees and Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0866 (SB1089)
Title
Primary and Secondary Education - Health and Safety Guidelines and Procedures - Digital Devices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0871 (SB0652)
Title
Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0895 (SB0655)
Title
Horse Racing - Prizes - Intercepts for Restitution and Child Support Payments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0902
Title
Agriculture - Industrial Hemp - Legalization
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0909 (SB0571/CH0017)
Title
Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0932 (SB0379)
Title
Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Economic Impact Statements
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)
HB0953 /CH0213 (SB0696/CH0212)
Title
Task Force on Long-Term Care Education and Planning
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0997 /CH0754 (SB0925)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Operation on Sidewalks and in Crosswalks
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1003 (SB0709)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - MdBioLab STEM Education Equipment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1050 (SB1065)
Title
Transportation - I-270/US 15 Multi-Modal Corridor Study and West Side Mobility Study - Review and Update
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1057
Title
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Permanent Final Protective Orders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1071 /CH0702
Title
Vehicle Laws - Victim's Representative Notification - License Suspension Hearing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1083 /CH0028 (SB1081/CH0810)
Title
Health - Family Planning Services - Continuity of Care
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1094 /CH0338 (SB0587/CH0337)
Title
Education - Libraries - Reorganization of Governance Structure
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1115 (SB0808)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Inc.
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)
HB1213 (SB0855)
Title
Main Street Fairness Act of 2017
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1216 (SB0756)
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Medication Adherence Technology Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1221
Title
Public Utilities - Residential Copper Landline Replacement - Moratorium and Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1325 /CH0013 (SB0740)
Title
Oil and Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1347 (SB0877)
Title
Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1362 (SB0835)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Immigration - Community Trust
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)
HB1424 (SB0727)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1443 (SB0999)
Title
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1502
Title
Task Force to Expand Dual Language Programs in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1508 (SB1000)
Title
Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1528
Title
Income Tax - Oyster Shell Recycling Credit - Sunset Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0006 (SJ0004)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0009 /JR0005
Title
The Protection of the Federal Affordable Care Act
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
HB0295 /CH0671 Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Impaired Boating Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671
Judiciary
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0334 /CH0414 (SB0573/CH0415) Local Government - Regulation of Animals - Kennel Licenses Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414
Environment and Transportation
2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0493 /CH0672 Long-Term Care Insurance - Premium Rates Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 672
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0495 (SB0154/CH0744) Vehicle Laws - School Bus Monitoring Cameras - Civil Penalty Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0500 Rental Units, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations - Smoking Restrictions Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0527 (SB0337) Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Use of Crosswalks Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0528 (SB0420) Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2017 Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0540 (SB0947) Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0563 Vehicle Laws - Provisional Drivers' Licenses - Issuance Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0578 (SB0338) Vehicle Laws - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Primary 1 2 In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0600 (SB0175) Public Health - Use of Medical Oxygen in Residential Dwellings - Smoking and Open Flame Restrictions Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0601 /CH0673 (SB0248) Senior Call-Check Service and Notification Program - Establishment Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 673
Economic Matters
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0724 Circuit Court Judges - Election Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
HB0744 /CH0674 (SB0481) Corporations - Maryland General Corporation Law - Miscellaneous Provisions Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 674
Economic Matters
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0759 /CH0358 (SB0398/CH0359) Corporations - Formation of a Holding Company by Merger Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 358
Economic Matters
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0781 /CH0343 Retail Pet Stores - Animal Seller, Dog Cage Signs, and Records - Requirement Revisions Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343
Economic Matters
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0782 (SB0402) Insurance - Impaired Entities - Delinquency Proceedings Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0783 Vehicle Equipment - Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0784 (SB0523) Transportation - Ignition Interlock Devices - Definition Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0825 (SB0351) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/13/2017 - 11:30 AM
HB0949 (SB0739) Procurement and Pensions - State Sanctions - Discriminatory Boycott of Israel Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB0959 /CH0094 (SB0929/CH0093) Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Door-to-Door Sales Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 94
Economic Matters
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0964 (SB0702) Property and Casualty Insurance - Travel Insurance - Regulation Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing canceled
Economic Matters
HB1149 /CH0837 (SB0951/CH0838) Maryland Securities Act - Vulnerable Adults Primary 1 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 837
Economic Matters
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1180 (SB0895) Maryland Commercial Receivership Act Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1387 Criminal Law - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0069 (SB0350) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Parkland Pool Renovation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 2:00 PM
HB0171 /CH0384 (SB0099/CH0383) Department of the Environment - Yard Waste, Food Residuals, and Other Organic Materials Diversion and Infrastructure - Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384
Environment and Transportation
2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0181 Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Guidelines for Use of Electronic Control Devices Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0196 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Interest Paid on Student Loans Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0211 /CH0398 (SB0268/CH0399) Cownose Ray Fishery Management Plan and Moratorium on Contests Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 398
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0212 /CH0827 (SB0270/CH0828) Consumer Protection - Credit Report Security Freezes - Prohibition on Fees and Required Notices Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 827
Economic Matters
2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0285 /CH0352 (SB0265/CH0351) Washington Metrorail Safety Commission Membership Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352
Environment and Transportation
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0329 Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Ryan's Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/01/2017 - 3:00 PM
HB0330 Vehicle Laws - Young Drivers - Hour Restriction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0354 (SB0624) Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Cigarette Devices - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0363 /CH0064 (SB0111/CH0063) Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Property Conveyed From Sole Proprietorship to Limited Liability Company Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 64
Ways and Means
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0370 (SB0354) Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer End-of-Life Option Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Health and Government Operations
2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0393 Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0412 (SB0789) Commercial Law - Uniform Commercial Code - Repeal of Title 6 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0455 /CH0188 (SB0790/CH0187) Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Applicability Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188
Judiciary
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0466 (SB0870) Prevailing Wage - Tax Increment Financing Developments - Application Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0487 (SB0267) Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Composition and Licenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0489 Operating a Vehicle or Vessel - Injury to Others While Under the Influence of or Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/01/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0514 /CH0780 (SB0184/CH0014) Energy Efficiency Programs - Calculation of Program Savings and Consideration of Cost-Effectiveness Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 780
Economic Matters
2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0523 /CH0814 (SB0119) Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vaping Liquid - Licensing Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 814
Economic Matters
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0543 State Highway Administration - Watkins Mill Road Interchange Project Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2017 - 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
HB0579 Circuit Court Judges - Election, Qualifications, and Term of Office Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
HB0585 (SB1114) Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0613 /CH0820 (SB0363/CH0821) Pharmacists - Contraceptives - Prescribing and Dispensing Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 820
Health and Government Operations
2/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0616 /CH0729 (SB0232) Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Attendance Policy Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 729
Ways and Means
2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0625 (SB0080) Criminal Law - Animal Abuse - Penalties and Restitution Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0626 /CH0409 Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Standards of Care and Protocol Implementation and Enforcement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0644 (SB0180/CH0229) Independent Living Tax Credit Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-140)
Ways and Means
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/28/2017 - 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
HB0732 (SB0504) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Young Israel Shomrai Emunah Social Hall Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/13/2017 - 11:30 AM
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
HB0773 /CH0382 (SB0715) Clean Energy - Energy Storage Technology Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382
Economic Matters
2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0855 The Smoke-Free Multifamily Housing Promotion Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0859 Business Regulation - Trader's and Chain Stores Licenses and Personal Property Tax - Fees and Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0866 (SB1089) Primary and Secondary Education - Health and Safety Guidelines and Procedures - Digital Devices Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/24/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0871 (SB0652) Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0895 (SB0655) Horse Racing - Prizes - Intercepts for Restitution and Child Support Payments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0902 Agriculture - Industrial Hemp - Legalization Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0909 (SB0571/CH0017) Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Finance
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0932 (SB0379) Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Economic Impact Statements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
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
HB0953 /CH0213 (SB0696/CH0212) Task Force on Long-Term Care Education and Planning Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 213
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0997 /CH0754 (SB0925) Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Operation on Sidewalks and in Crosswalks Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 754
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1003 (SB0709) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - MdBioLab STEM Education Equipment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/11/2017 - 3:00 PM
HB1050 (SB1065) Transportation - I-270/US 15 Multi-Modal Corridor Study and West Side Mobility Study - Review and Update Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1057 Family Law - Domestic Violence - Permanent Final Protective Orders Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1071 /CH0702 Vehicle Laws - Victim's Representative Notification - License Suspension Hearing Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 702
Judiciary
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1083 /CH0028 (SB1081/CH0810) Health - Family Planning Services - Continuity of Care Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 28
Health and Government Operations
3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1094 /CH0338 (SB0587/CH0337) Education - Libraries - Reorganization of Governance Structure Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 338
Ways and Means
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1115 (SB0808) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, Inc. Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/13/2017 - 11:30 AM
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
HB1213 (SB0855) Main Street Fairness 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
HB1216 (SB0756) Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Medication Adherence Technology Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1221 Public Utilities - Residential Copper Landline Replacement - Moratorium and Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1325 /CH0013 (SB0740) Oil and Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 13
Environment and Transportation
2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1347 (SB0877) Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Health and Government Operations
3/06/2017 - 2:00 PM
Judiciary
HB1362 (SB0835) Criminal Procedure - Immigration - Community Trust Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
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
HB1424 (SB0727) Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1443 (SB0999) Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - House Concur - Senate Amendments
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB1502 Task Force to Expand Dual Language Programs in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1508 (SB1000) Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1528 Income Tax - Oyster Shell Recycling Credit - Sunset Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ0006 (SJ0004) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment 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
HJ0009 /JR0005 The Protection of the Federal Affordable Care Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 5
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Kramer, Benjamin F.
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
Current Assignments
2011- Economic Matters Committee
2015 Chair, Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee(Member 2011)
2015 Property and Casualty Insurance of the Economic Matters Committee
2015 Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology
Past House Service
Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2014; Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2014; Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships, 2012-2014; Judiciary Committee, 2007-2010; Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2007-2010; Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2011-2014.
Public Service
Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships, 2013-; Vice Chair, Bi-County Agency Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2011-; Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Matters Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2007-2010; Bi-County Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2007; Liquor Control Task Force, Montgomery County.
Memberships
Montgomery County Chapter, American Red Cross; Wheaton/Glenmont Police Citizens Advisory Board; Board of Directors, Montgomery County Boys and Girls Clubs; Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children; Derwood Civic Association; Wheaton Redevelopment Steering Committee; Past President, Bowie Mill Civic Association; Past Member, Police Department Citizens Advisory Board, Montgomery County.
Biographical Information
Born, Wheaton, Maryland, March 5, 1957 ; Montgomery County Public Schools ; Kennedy High School ; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., Law Enforcement, 1979 ; Small Business Owner and Operator .
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