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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)
HB0224
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Election
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0354 /CH0171 (SB0148/CH0170)
Title
Corporations and Real Estate Investment Trusts - Directors and Trustees - Duties and Immunity From Liability
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0438 (SB0917)
Title
Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Veterinary Care of Retired Law Enforcement K-9s Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0439 /CH0485
Title
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Door-to-Door Sales
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0440 /CH0431 (SB0811/CH0430)
Title
Electric Companies - Installation of Solar Electric Generating Facility - Completion of Interconnection
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0507 /CH0365 (SB0239/CH0364)
Title
Maryland Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0594
Title
Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0693 (SB0534)
Title
Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - Compensation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0715 (SB0644)
Title
Early Identification of Autism Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0718 /CH0114
Title
Consumer Protection - Asset Recovery for Exploited Seniors Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0720 /CH0402 (SB0544/CH0401)
Title
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Insurance Identification Card - Carrying Proof of Coverage - Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0744
Title
Senior Call-Check Service Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0901 (SB0444)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0902 (SB0443)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Homecrest House
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0928 /CH0524 (SB0818/CH0523)
Title
State Personnel - Individuals With Disabilities - Hiring Preferences
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1113 /CH0573 (SB0663/CH0572)
Title
Commercial Sale of Dogs and Cats - Prohibited Acts (Companion Animal Welfare Act)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1342 (SB0945/CH0512)
Title
Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016 (Noah's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1512 (SB1022)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1513 (SB1056)
Title
Corporations - Formation of a Holding Company by Merger
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1544 (SB1065)
Title
Corporations - Maryland General Corporation Law - Miscellaneous Provisions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1625 (SB1152)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Torah School of Greater Washington
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0027
Title
Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0073 (SB0210)
Title
Intercounty Connector - Public School Bus - Exemption From Toll
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0111
Title
Business Regulation - Sales of Dogs and Cats - Required Health Certificate
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0120 /CH0095
Title
State Budget - Department of Budget and Management - Statement of Dedicated State Funds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0131 /CH0096
Title
Commercial Law - Nondisparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0138 (SB0338)
Title
Task Force to Study the Placement of Library Services Within the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0142
Title
Education - Health and Safety - Emotional Health Awareness Programs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0144 (SB0337/CH0549)
Title
Libraries - Regional, State, and County - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0228 (SB0409)
Title
Maryland Aviation Administration - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Management of Food Service and Retail Concessions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0250 (SB0528)
Title
General Provisions - Open Meetings Act - Required Training and Certificate of Compliance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0289 (SB0990)
Title
Medical Schools - Use of Animals in Medical Training - Prohibited
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0305
Title
Consumer Protection - Monitoring Consumer Behavior and Shopping Habits - Required Notice
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0306 /CH0319
Title
Labor and Employment - Hiring and Promotion Preferences - Veterans and Their Spouses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0345
Title
Civil Action - Wrongfully Selling or Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0356 /CH0718
Title
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits - Grant Application
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0371 (SB0819)
Title
Independent Living Tax Credit Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0377 (SB0513)
Title
Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0386 (SB0834)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Energy Storage Systems
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0388
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Election, Qualifications, and Term of Office
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0392 (SB0274)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plates - Retired Law Enforcement Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0404 (SB0418)
Title
Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer End-of-Life Option Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0409 /CH0513 (SB0564)
Title
Criminal Law - Providing Alcohol to Underage Drinkers - Penalties (Alex and Calvin's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0412 /CH0264 (SB0533)
Title
Education - Assessments - Administration and Provision of Information
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0422 /CH0322
Title
Interest Rate on Tax Deficiencies and Refunds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0430
Title
Education - Student Data Privacy Council
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0431 /CH0039 (SB0355)
Title
Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0494 /CH0267
Title
Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Uniform Standards of Operation and Care (Animal Shelters Standards Act of 2016)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0551 /CH0271
Title
Education - Children With Disabilities - Individualized Education Program Mediation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0559
Title
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0599 (SB0496)
Title
Poultry Litter Management Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0604 (SB0291)
Title
Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0612
Title
Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Under the Influence or Impaired - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0613
Title
Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Wired Broadband (Wired Broadband Act of 2016)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0626
Title
Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0648 /CH0422 (SB0757/CH0421)
Title
Alcoholic Beverage Taxes - Electronic Filing of Returns
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0702 (SB0438)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington Children's Playground
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0705 (SB0726/CH0577)
Title
Maryland Clean Energy Center - Clean Energy Technology Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0708 (SB0781/CH0232)
Title
Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0721 (SB0711)
Title
Prevailing Wage Rates Reform Act of 2016
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0722 /CH0666 (SB0271/CH0665)
Title
Capital Grant Program for Local School Systems With Significant Enrollment Growth or Relocatable Classrooms - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0730 /CH0075 (SB0549/CH0074)
Title
Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Membership and Extension of Termination Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0735 (SB0763)
Title
Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0748
Title
Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning - Job Training Grant Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0782 (SB0665)
Title
Consumer Protection - Credit Report Security Freezes - Prohibition on Fees and Required Notices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0785 (SB0233/CH0542)
Title
Public Safety - Motorcycle Profiling - Training
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0786 /CH0081 (SB0863/CH0080)
Title
Workgroup to Study Safe Harbor Policy for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking - Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0823 (SB0598)
Title
General Provisions - Open Meetings Act - Annual Reporting Requirement, Web Site Postings, and Training
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0864 (SB0302)
Title
Aggressive Drunk Driving - Punitive Damages
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0905 (SB1102)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Montgomery Hospice Casey House
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0937
Title
Public Service Commission - Commissioners - Selection and Term
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0974
Title
Serious and Subsequent Offenders - Conditions for Reinstatement of Driver's License
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1001 (SB0943)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1004 /CH0639
Title
Equal Pay Commission - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1005 /CH0437 (SB0848/CH0436)
Title
Health Insurance - Contraceptive Equity Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1007 /CH0287
Title
Freedom to Vote Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1050
Title
Income Tax Credit - Holocaust Survivors
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1054 /CH0642
Title
Income Tax - Penalties - Assessment Schedule
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1091 (SB0437)
Title
Criminal Law - Committing a Crime of Violence in the Presence of a Minor - Repeal of Residence Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1106 /CH0001 (SB0921/CH0002)
Title
Clean Energy Jobs - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1108
Title
Environment - Municipal Stormwater Charges - Property Subject to Charges
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1196
Title
Civil Action - Wrongfully Selling or Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1295 (SB0639)
Title
Task Force to Study a Promise Scholarship Program in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1404 /CH0034 (SB1130)
Title
Construction Education and Innovation - Establishment of Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1412
Title
Real Property - New Residential Property - Information on Renewable Energy Alternatives
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1414
Title
Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Ryan's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1433 (SB0461)
Title
Education - Prekindergarten Students - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1498 (SB0602)
Title
Maryland Healthy Vending Machine Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1562 (SB1099)
Title
State Highway Administration - Watkins Mill Road Interchange Project
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1624 /CH0526 (SB1104/CH0525)
Title
Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0004 (SJ0003)
Title
United States Congress - Call to Congress and the President to Act on Redistricting Reform
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
HB0224 Circuit Court Judges - Election Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
HB0354 /CH0171 (SB0148/CH0170) Corporations and Real Estate Investment Trusts - Directors and Trustees - Duties and Immunity From Liability Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 171
Economic Matters
2/03/2016 - 2:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0438 (SB0917) Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Veterinary Care of Retired Law Enforcement K-9s Act Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0439 /CH0485 Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Door-to-Door Sales Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 485
Economic Matters
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0440 /CH0431 (SB0811/CH0430) Electric Companies - Installation of Solar Electric Generating Facility - Completion of Interconnection Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 431
Economic Matters
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0507 /CH0365 (SB0239/CH0364) Maryland Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 365
Health and Government Operations
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0594 Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2016 Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0693 (SB0534) Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - Compensation Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0715 (SB0644) Early Identification of Autism Act Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0718 /CH0114 Consumer Protection - Asset Recovery for Exploited Seniors Act Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 114
Economic Matters
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0720 /CH0402 (SB0544/CH0401) Motor Vehicle Insurance - Insurance Identification Card - Carrying Proof of Coverage - Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402
Economic Matters
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0744 Senior Call-Check Service Program - Establishment Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0901 (SB0444) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/14/2016 - 9:00 AM
HB0902 (SB0443) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Homecrest House Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/14/2016 - 9:00 AM
HB0928 /CH0524 (SB0818/CH0523) State Personnel - Individuals With Disabilities - Hiring Preferences Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 524
Appropriations
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1113 /CH0573 (SB0663/CH0572) Commercial Sale of Dogs and Cats - Prohibited Acts (Companion Animal Welfare Act) Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 573
Economic Matters
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1342 (SB0945/CH0512) Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016 (Noah's Law) Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0)
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1512 (SB1022) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/14/2016 - 9:00 AM
HB1513 (SB1056) Corporations - Formation of a Holding Company by Merger Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1544 (SB1065) Corporations - Maryland General Corporation Law - Miscellaneous Provisions Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1625 (SB1152) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Torah School of Greater Washington Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/14/2016 - 9:00 AM
HB0027 Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
1/26/2016 - 3:30 PM
Finance
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0073 (SB0210) Intercounty Connector - Public School Bus - Exemption From Toll Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/04/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0111 Business Regulation - Sales of Dogs and Cats - Required Health Certificate Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
1/27/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0120 /CH0095 State Budget - Department of Budget and Management - Statement of Dedicated State Funds Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 95
Appropriations
2/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/22/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0131 /CH0096 Commercial Law - Nondisparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 96
Economic Matters
2/03/2016 - 2:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0138 (SB0338) Task Force to Study the Placement of Library Services Within the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/04/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0142 Education - Health and Safety - Emotional Health Awareness Programs Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0144 (SB0337/CH0549) Libraries - Regional, State, and County - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/04/2016 - 2:00 PM
HB0228 (SB0409) Maryland Aviation Administration - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Management of Food Service and Retail Concessions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/12/2016 - 12:00 PM
HB0250 (SB0528) General Provisions - Open Meetings Act - Required Training and Certificate of Compliance Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0289 (SB0990) Medical Schools - Use of Animals in Medical Training - Prohibited Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/11/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0305 Consumer Protection - Monitoring Consumer Behavior and Shopping Habits - Required Notice Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance
Economic Matters
2/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0306 /CH0319 Labor and Employment - Hiring and Promotion Preferences - Veterans and Their Spouses Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319
Economic Matters
2/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0345 Civil Action - Wrongfully Selling or Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0356 /CH0718 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits - Grant Application Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 718
Health and Government Operations
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0371 (SB0819) Independent Living Tax Credit Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0377 (SB0513) Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations and Judiciary)
Health and Government Operations
2/12/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0386 (SB0834) Income Tax Credit - Energy Storage Systems Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0388 Circuit Court Judges - Election, Qualifications, and Term of Office Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
HB0392 (SB0274) Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plates - Retired Law Enforcement Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0404 (SB0418) Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer End-of-Life Option Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Health and Government Operations
2/19/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0409 /CH0513 (SB0564) Criminal Law - Providing Alcohol to Underage Drinkers - Penalties (Alex and Calvin's Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 513
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0412 /CH0264 (SB0533) Education - Assessments - Administration and Provision of Information Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 264
Ways and Means
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0422 /CH0322 Interest Rate on Tax Deficiencies and Refunds Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 322
Ways and Means
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0430 Education - Student Data Privacy Council Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0431 /CH0039 (SB0355) Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39
Health and Government Operations
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0494 /CH0267 Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Uniform Standards of Operation and Care (Animal Shelters Standards Act of 2016) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 267
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0551 /CH0271 Education - Children With Disabilities - Individualized Education Program Mediation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271
Ways and Means
3/14/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0559 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
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0599 (SB0496) Poultry Litter Management Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0604 (SB0291) Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/16/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0612 Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Under the Influence or Impaired - Penalty Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/30/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0613 Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Wired Broadband (Wired Broadband Act of 2016) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/18/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0626 Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0648 /CH0422 (SB0757/CH0421) Alcoholic Beverage Taxes - Electronic Filing of Returns Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 422
Ways and Means
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/30/2016 - 1:30 PM
HB0702 (SB0438) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington Children's Playground Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/14/2016 - 9:00 AM
HB0705 (SB0726/CH0577) Maryland Clean Energy Center - Clean Energy Technology Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/25/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0708 (SB0781/CH0232) Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Ways and Means
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0721 (SB0711) Prevailing Wage Rates Reform Act of 2016 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/04/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0722 /CH0666 (SB0271/CH0665) Capital Grant Program for Local School Systems With Significant Enrollment Growth or Relocatable Classrooms - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 666
Appropriations
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0730 /CH0075 (SB0549/CH0074) Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Membership and Extension of Termination Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 75
Health and Government Operations
2/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0735 (SB0763) Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0748 Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning - Job Training Grant Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
HB0782 (SB0665) Consumer Protection - Credit Report Security Freezes - Prohibition on Fees and Required Notices Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing cancelled
Economic Matters
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0785 (SB0233/CH0542) Public Safety - Motorcycle Profiling - Training Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-135)
Judiciary
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0786 /CH0081 (SB0863/CH0080) Workgroup to Study Safe Harbor Policy for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking - Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 81
Judiciary
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0823 (SB0598) General Provisions - Open Meetings Act - Annual Reporting Requirement, Web Site Postings, and Training Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0864 (SB0302) Aggressive Drunk Driving - Punitive Damages Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0905 (SB1102) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Montgomery Hospice Casey House Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/14/2016 - 9:00 AM
HB0937 Public Service Commission - Commissioners - Selection and Term Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/10/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB0974 Serious and Subsequent Offenders - Conditions for Reinstatement of Driver's License Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1001 (SB0943) Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0)
Judiciary
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1004 /CH0639 Equal Pay Commission - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 639
Economic Matters
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1005 /CH0437 (SB0848/CH0436) Health Insurance - Contraceptive Equity Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 437
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1007 /CH0287 Freedom to Vote Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
Ways and Means
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1050 Income Tax Credit - Holocaust Survivors Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/01/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1054 /CH0642 Income Tax - Penalties - Assessment Schedule Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 642
Ways and Means
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/30/2016 - 1:30 PM
HB1091 (SB0437) Criminal Law - Committing a Crime of Violence in the Presence of a Minor - Repeal of Residence Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/26/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1106 /CH0001 (SB0921/CH0002) Clean Energy Jobs - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 1 of 2017
Economic Matters
3/03/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/05/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1108 Environment - Municipal Stormwater Charges - Property Subject to Charges Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1196 Civil Action - Wrongfully Selling or Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/24/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1295 (SB0639) Task Force to Study a Promise Scholarship Program in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1404 /CH0034 (SB1130) Construction Education and Innovation - Establishment of Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 34
Economic Matters
3/15/2016 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/23/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1412 Real Property - New Residential Property - Information on Renewable Energy Alternatives Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Referred to interim study by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1414 Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Ryan's Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/02/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1433 (SB0461) Education - Prekindergarten Students - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1498 (SB0602) Maryland Healthy Vending Machine Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/09/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1562 (SB1099) State Highway Administration - Watkins Mill Road Interchange Project Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/31/2016 - 1:00 PM
HB1624 /CH0526 (SB1104/CH0525) Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 526
Environment and Transportation
4/07/2016 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HJ0004 (SJ0003) United States Congress - Call to Congress and the President to Act on Redistricting Reform Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
2/29/2016 - 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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