Legislation
Delegate Benjamin F. Kramer
- District
- 19
- County
- Montgomery
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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226 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 301-858-3485
Toll-free in MD
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226 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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226 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 301-858-3485
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226 House Office Building
- Contact
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benjamin.kramer@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0182 /CH0086 (SB0098) | Business Regulation - Other Tobacco Products Wholesalers - License Fee Exception for Cigarette Subwholesalers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 86 |
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| HB0522 (SB0465) | Refinancing of First Mortgage Loans - Subordination | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
| HB0974 | Election Law - Subsequent Election Absentee Ballot List | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0975 | Public Service Commission - Membership | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0976 (SB0452) | Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Renovations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1110 | Consumer Protection - Sales of Tires - Limitations and Required Notice | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Economic Matters |
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| HB1156 (SB0819) | Maryland Contributory Negligence Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1159 /CH0670 | Electric Companies - Service Restoration - Special Medical Needs Facilities | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 670 |
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| HB1173 | Small Business Energy Assistance Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB1203 /CH0406 | Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance - Policy Exclusions for Specific Breeds or Mixed Breeds of Dogs - Notices | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 406 |
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| HB1267 | Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Sex Offenders | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1401 (SB0921) | Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Restorations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1402 (SB0922) | Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Silver Spring Learning Center Expansion | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1444 (SB0960) | Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - St. Luke's House Property Renovations and Repairs | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0078 (SB0160) | Civil Actions - Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog - Rebuttable Presumption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0088 (SB0199/CH0205) | Real Property - Refinance Mortgage - Priority over Junior Liens | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0103 /CH0217 (SB0245/CH0216) | School Buildings - Solar Technology - Design Development Documents | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 217 |
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| HB0167 /CH0352 (SB0042/CH0436) | State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Emancipation Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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| HB0200 | Criminal Law - First Degree Assault - Strangulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0231 (SB0223/CH0207) | Alcoholic Beverages - Class 7 Limited Beer Wholesaler's License | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0322 (SB0222) | Motor Vehicle Administration - Yellow Dot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0371 | Income Tax Credit - Cat and Dog Adoption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0380 /CH0617 | Income Tax - Joint Returns - Married Couples | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 617 |
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| HB0473 | Truth in Sentencing Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0570 | State Government - Inspector General | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB0574 | Office of the Inspector General - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB0578 (SB0023) | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0590 | Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Shipment - Kosher or Sacramental Wine Sold at Retail | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0609 (SB0597) | Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Olney Theatre Center | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0618 | Civil Actions - Liability for Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0627 (SB0850) | Vehicle Laws - Accidents Resulting in Injury - Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0667 /CH0262 (SB0422/CH0261) | Public School Employees - Collective Bargaining - Representation Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 262 |
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| HB0683 (SB0700) | Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0713 /CH0636 | Criminal Procedure - Seizure and Forfeiture - Property Used in Human Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 636 |
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| HB0748 (SB0503) | Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0774 (SB0804) | Labor and Employment - Health Care Facilities - Workplace Violence Prevention Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0789 (SB0715/CH0309) | Maryland Highway Safety Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0841 (SB0638) | Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - St. Luke's House Renovation Project | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0871 | Education - Dually Enrolled Students - In-State and In-County Tuition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0877 /CH0555 (SB0811/CH0554) | Procurement - Investment Activities in Iran - Board of Public Works Authority to Adopt Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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| HB0973 (SB0723) | Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Kids International Discovery Museum | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1077 | Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Reporting Lost or Stolen | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1100 | Maryland Compassionate Care Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1101 /CH0403 | Medical Marijuana - Academic Medical Centers - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403 |
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| HB1102 (SB0684) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Qualifying Biomass | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1172 (SB0806) | Alcoholic Beverages Sales - Prohibition on Use of Self-Scanning Cash Registers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1207 | Election Law - Early Voting Centers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| 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. |
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| HB1297 /CH0330 (SB0897/CH0329) | Consumer Protection - Security Freezes - Children in Foster Care Settings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
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| 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 |
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| HB0225 /CH0155 (SB0273/CH0154) | Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 155 |
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| HB0226 /CH0003 (SB0275) | Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3 |
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| HB0294 (SB0281/CH0427) | Firearm Safety Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB0295 (SB0276/CH0156) | Death Penalty Repeal and Appropriation from Savings to Aid Survivors of Homicide Victims | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0863 (SB0841/CH0428) | Higher Education Fair Share Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0767 /CH0562 (SB0820/CH0561) | Animal Welfare - Spay/Neuter Fund - Establishment | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2011- Economic Matters Committee
- 2011- Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2011- Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2011- Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2011- Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services
- Past House Service
- Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2007-2010.
- 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 .
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:26 PM