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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)
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236)
Title
Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0791 (SB0748)
Title
Interception of Communication - Financial Institutions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0860
Title
Income Tax Credit - Individuals Working in STEM Fields - Student Loan Payments
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0861
Title
Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Sex Offenders
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0862
Title
Transportation - Ignition Interlock Devices - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0873 (SB0659/CH0720)
Title
Corporations – Transfer of Assets and Exchange of Shares of Stock
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0939
Title
Regional Carbon Cost Collection Initiative
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0945
Title
Long–Term Care Insurance – Premium Rate Increases – Restriction (Equity in Long–Term Care Insurance Premiums Act)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0946 /CH0508
Title
Long-Term Care Insurance - Contingent Benefit Upon Lapse
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0979 /CH0197
Title
Property and Casualty Insurance - Travel Insurance - Regulation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0983
Title
Long-Term Care Insurance - Limitation on Renewal Premium Rate Increases
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1055
Title
State Finance and Procurement - Chesapeake Bay Watershed States - Expenses and Contracts (Quit Polluting My Bay Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1080
Title
Consumer Protection - Cleaning Product Right-to-Know Act
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1095 (SB0865)
Title
Corporations - Maryland General Corporation Law - Miscellaneous Provisions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1100 (SB0893)
Title
Corporations and Associations - Corporate Records and Electronic Transmissions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1119
Title
Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1285
Title
Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Security Freezes - Call Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1316 /CH0025
Title
Task Force to Study State Alcohol Regulation, Enforcement, Safety, and Public Health
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1506 /CH0794
Title
Office of the Attorney General - Securities Commissioner - Asset Recovery for Exploited Seniors
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1662 /CH0237
Title
Business Regulation – Retail Pet Stores
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003)
Title
Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0122 (SB0938)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Guidelines - Previously Adjudicated Delinquent
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0152 (SB1048/CH0019)
Title
Secure and Accessible Registration Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0205 /CH0589
Title
Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - State Correctional Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0230 /CH0768 (SB0290/CH0008)
Title
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal - Legislative Approval Required (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Extension Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0287 /CH0306 (SB0461/CH0305)
Title
Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Others – Repeal of Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0296 /CH0581
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Correctional Officers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363)
Title
Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0302 /CH0613
Title
Income Tax Credit – Wineries and Vineyards – Procedures to Claim Credit and Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0303
Title
Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program Tax Credit - Maximum Contributions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0307
Title
General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015)
Title
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0312 /CH0619
Title
Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0315 /CH0560
Title
State Department of Education - Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Funding (Maryland Cares for Kids Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575)
Title
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0370 /CH0353 (SB0279/CH0354)
Title
Metro Board Member Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0372 /CH0352 (SB0277/CH0351)
Title
Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0474 /CH0260 (SB1014/CH0261)
Title
Estates and Trusts - Breach of Trust Action - Limitation Period
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0539 (SB0791)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Missing Children Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0568 /CH0381
Title
Education - Student Data Governance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0642
Title
Education - Dual Language Immersion Program - Authorization
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0664 (SB0543)
Title
Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0667 (SB0408)
Title
Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0679 /CH0035
Title
County Boards of Education - Length of School Year - Adjustments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0683
Title
Criminal Law - Assault of Public Transportation Operator - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0711
Title
Driving While Impaired by Alcohol - Transporting a Minor - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0712
Title
Natural Resources - Wildlife Trafficking Prevention
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0787 /CH0827 (SB0629/CH0828)
Title
Correctional Facilities - Pregnant Inmates - Medical Care
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0797 /CH0254 (SB0598/CH0255)
Title
Correctional Services - Inmates - Menstrual Hygiene Products
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0819 /CH0253 (SB0741)
Title
Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Appeals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0880 (SB0793)
Title
Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0888 (SB0707/CH0252)
Title
Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Rapid Fire Trigger Activator
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0909 (SB0862)
Title
Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0934 (SB0557)
Title
Public Utilities - Electric Generating Systems - Net Metering and Community Solar Energy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0943
Title
Telephone Companies - Unpublished Telephone Number - One-Time Charge
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0953 (SB0456)
Title
Tobacco Products - Minimum Age and Civil Fines
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0987
Title
Vehicle Laws - Security Lapses - Notice to Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1134 (SB0800)
Title
Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practices – Sexual Activity With an Animal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1154
Title
Teachers and Teacher Preparation Programs - Bilingual Certification and Instruction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1167 (SB1011)
Title
Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1194 (SB1023)
Title
Health – Drug Cost Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1206
Title
Department of Information Technology - Remote Access Information Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1232
Title
Purse Dedication Account - Maryland Horse Industry Fund - Retired Racehorses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1234 /CH0403 (SB0618)
Title
Career Youth and Public Sector Apprenticeship Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1243
Title
Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Work Contracts - Suits by Employees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1283 /CH0450
Title
Health Insurance - Prescription Contraceptives - Coverage for Single Dispensing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1298 (SB1178)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1342 /CH0525 (SB1138)
Title
State Government – Discrimination and Harassment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1400 /CH0307
Title
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1403
Title
Motor Vehicles – Failure to Use Seat Belts – Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1453 (SB0732)
Title
Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1461
Title
Criminal Procedure – Immigration – Supporting All Families Everywhere (SAFE Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1481 /CH0680 (SB0648/CH0681)
Title
Real Property - New Home Sales - Information on Energy-Efficient Options
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1483 /CH0287
Title
Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1516 (SB1002)
Title
Public Health - Healthy Maryland Program - Establishment (Healthy Maryland Act of 2018)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1558 /CH0461
Title
Pharmacists - Dispensing of Prescription Drugs - Single Dispensing of Dosage Units
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1596 /CH0738 (SB1010/CH0739)
Title
Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1646 /CH0251 (SB1036)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1689 (SB0685)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357)
Title
Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0011 (SJ0007)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0989 (SB0877/CH0350)
Title
Promoting ext-Raordinary Innovation in Maryland's Economy (PRIME Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236) Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0791 (SB0748) Interception of Communication - Financial Institutions Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (44-0)
Economic Matters
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0860 Income Tax Credit - Individuals Working in STEM Fields - Student Loan Payments Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0861 Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Sex Offenders Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0862 Transportation - Ignition Interlock Devices - Definition Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0873 (SB0659/CH0720) Corporations – Transfer of Assets and Exchange of Shares of Stock Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
Economic Matters
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0939 Regional Carbon Cost Collection Initiative Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/05/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0945 Long–Term Care Insurance – Premium Rate Increases – Restriction (Equity in Long–Term Care Insurance Premiums Act) Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0946 /CH0508 Long-Term Care Insurance - Contingent Benefit Upon Lapse Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 508
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0979 /CH0197 Property and Casualty Insurance - Travel Insurance - Regulation Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 197
Economic Matters
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0983 Long-Term Care Insurance - Limitation on Renewal Premium Rate Increases Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1055 State Finance and Procurement - Chesapeake Bay Watershed States - Expenses and Contracts (Quit Polluting My Bay Act of 2018) Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1080 Consumer Protection - Cleaning Product Right-to-Know Act Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1095 (SB0865) Corporations - Maryland General Corporation Law - Miscellaneous Provisions Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1100 (SB0893) Corporations and Associations - Corporate Records and Electronic Transmissions Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1119 Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1285 Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Security Freezes - Call Center Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1316 /CH0025 Task Force to Study State Alcohol Regulation, Enforcement, Safety, and Public Health Primary 1 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 25
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1506 /CH0794 Office of the Attorney General - Securities Commissioner - Asset Recovery for Exploited Seniors Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 794
Economic Matters
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1662 /CH0237 Business Regulation – Retail Pet Stores Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 237
Economic Matters
3/12/2018 - 2:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4
Judiciary
1/18/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0122 (SB0938) Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Guidelines - Previously Adjudicated Delinquent Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario)
Judiciary
1/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0152 (SB1048/CH0019) Secure and Accessible Registration Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0205 /CH0589 Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability - State Correctional Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 589
Economic Matters
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0230 /CH0768 (SB0290/CH0008) Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal - Legislative Approval Required (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Extension Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 768
Economic Matters
2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0287 /CH0306 (SB0461/CH0305) Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Others – Repeal of Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306
Economic Matters
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0296 /CH0581 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Correctional Officers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 581
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363) Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0302 /CH0613 Income Tax Credit – Wineries and Vineyards – Procedures to Claim Credit and Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0303 Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program Tax Credit - Maximum Contributions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0307 General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015) Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0312 /CH0619 Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619
Judiciary
1/30/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0315 /CH0560 State Department of Education - Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Funding (Maryland Cares for Kids Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 560
Ways and Means
2/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575) Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 574
Ways and Means
2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0370 /CH0353 (SB0279/CH0354) Metro Board Member Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 353
Environment and Transportation
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0372 /CH0352 (SB0277/CH0351) Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352
Appropriations
2/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
Budget and Taxation
3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0474 /CH0260 (SB1014/CH0261) Estates and Trusts - Breach of Trust Action - Limitation Period Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 260
Health and Government Operations
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0539 (SB0791) General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Missing Children Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0568 /CH0381 Education - Student Data Governance Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 381
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0642 Education - Dual Language Immersion Program - Authorization Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/16/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0664 (SB0543) Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0667 (SB0408) Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0679 /CH0035 County Boards of Education - Length of School Year - Adjustments Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35
Ways and Means
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0683 Criminal Law - Assault of Public Transportation Operator - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0711 Driving While Impaired by Alcohol - Transporting a Minor - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0712 Natural Resources - Wildlife Trafficking Prevention Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0787 /CH0827 (SB0629/CH0828) Correctional Facilities - Pregnant Inmates - Medical Care Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 827
Judiciary
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0797 /CH0254 (SB0598/CH0255) Correctional Services - Inmates - Menstrual Hygiene Products Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254
Judiciary
2/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0819 /CH0253 (SB0741) Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Appeals Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0880 (SB0793) Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0888 (SB0707/CH0252) Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Rapid Fire Trigger Activator Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Judiciary
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0909 (SB0862) Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations and Judiciary)
Health and Government Operations
3/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB0934 (SB0557) Public Utilities - Electric Generating Systems - Net Metering and Community Solar Energy Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/05/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB0943 Telephone Companies - Unpublished Telephone Number - One-Time Charge Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB0953 (SB0456) Tobacco Products - Minimum Age and Civil Fines Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Economic Matters
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
HB0987 Vehicle Laws - Security Lapses - Notice to Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1134 (SB0800) Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practices – Sexual Activity With an Animal Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judiciary
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1154 Teachers and Teacher Preparation Programs - Bilingual Certification and Instruction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/23/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1167 (SB1011) Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1194 (SB1023) Health – Drug Cost Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance
Health and Government Operations
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/09/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1206 Department of Information Technology - Remote Access Information Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1232 Purse Dedication Account - Maryland Horse Industry Fund - Retired Racehorses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1234 /CH0403 (SB0618) Career Youth and Public Sector Apprenticeship Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403
Ways and Means
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Finance
HB1243 Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Work Contracts - Suits by Employees Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1283 /CH0450 Health Insurance - Prescription Contraceptives - Coverage for Single Dispensing Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450
Health and Government Operations
3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1298 (SB1178) General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1342 /CH0525 (SB1138) State Government – Discrimination and Harassment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/05/2018 - 3:00 PM
Rules
3/30/2018 - 12:30 PM
HB1400 /CH0307 State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307
Appropriations
3/01/2018 - 1:15 PM
Finance
4/04/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1403 Motor Vehicles – Failure to Use Seat Belts – Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1453 (SB0732) Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/05/2018 - 2:00 PM
HB1461 Criminal Procedure – Immigration – Supporting All Families Everywhere (SAFE Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1481 /CH0680 (SB0648/CH0681) Real Property - New Home Sales - Information on Energy-Efficient Options Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 680
Environment and Transportation
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1483 /CH0287 Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
Health and Government Operations
2/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1516 (SB1002) Public Health - Healthy Maryland Program - Establishment (Healthy Maryland Act of 2018) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/05/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1558 /CH0461 Pharmacists - Dispensing of Prescription Drugs - Single Dispensing of Dosage Units Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 461
Health and Government Operations
3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1596 /CH0738 (SB1010/CH0739) Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738
Economic Matters
2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
HB1646 /CH0251 (SB1036) Criminal Procedure - Firearms - Transfer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251
Judiciary
3/06/2018 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB1689 (SB0685) Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations
Appropriations
3/12/2018 - 10:30 AM
HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357) Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Appropriations
3/08/2018 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
HJ0011 (SJ0007) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/05/2018 - 3:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0989 (SB0877/CH0350) Promoting ext-Raordinary Innovation in Maryland's Economy (PRIME Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/28/2018 - 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
2018 Task Force to Study State Alcohol Regulation, Enforcement, Safety, and Public Health
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 State Alcohol Regulation, Enforcement, Safety, and Public Health, 2018-; Maryland Economic Development Commission, 2015-; Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships, 2013; Vice Chair, Bi-County Agency Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2011-2014; 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.
Awards
Legislator of the Year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 2016; Visionary Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 2010.
Biographical Information
Born, Wheaton, Maryland, March 5, 1957; Montgomery County Public Schools; John F. Kennedy High School; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., Law Enforcement, 1979; Small Business Owner and Operator; Married.
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