Legislation
Senator Clarence K. Lam
- District
- 12
- County
- Anne Arundel and Howard
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Executive Nominations Committee (Vice Chair)
Finance Committee
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Executive Nominations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Annapolis Info
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420 Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3653 | 301-858-3653
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3653
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420 Miller Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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420 Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3653 | 301-858-3653
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420 Miller Senate Office Building
- Contact
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clarence.lam@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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| Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) |
Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| SB0048 /CH0563 | Disaster Service and Uniformed Services Leave Modernization Act of 2023 | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 563 |
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| SB0054 /CH0797 (HB0131/CH0796) | Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 797 |
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| SB0064 | HIV Prevention Drugs - Prescribing and Dispensing by Pharmacists and Insurance Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0092 (HB0006/CH0581) | Department of General Services – Energy–Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Lam) Adopted |
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| SB0120 (HB0078/CH0770) | Public Schools - Anaphylactic Food Allergies - Guidelines | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0162 /CH0564 (HB0204) | Maryland Aviation Commission - Duties, Composition, and Member Orientation | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 564 |
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| SB0188 /CH0361 (HB0302/CH0360) | Public Health - Rare Disease Advisory Council | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 361 |
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| SB0199 (HB0119) | Primary and Secondary Education - Comprehensive Health Education Framework - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0258 /CH0358 (HB0633/CH0359) | Hospital Credentialing - Reappointment Process for Physician Staff - Modification | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 358 |
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| SB0259 | Business Regulation - Flavored Tobacco Products - Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0281 (HB0214/CH0385) | Commission on Public Health – Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0365 (HB0588) | Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0366 (HB0563) | General Assembly Vacancy - Political Party Central Committees - Procedures | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0367 (HB0984/CH0114) | Public Employee Relations Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Appropriations |
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| SB0398 (HB0650) | Health Insurance - Reimbursement and Use of Specific Pharmacies and Dispensaries - Prohibitions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0441 (HB0813) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Prescription Digital Therapeutics | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0456 | Healthy Working Families Act - Railroad Employees - Unpaid Leave | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0512 | Drinking Water - Legionella Pneumophila Bacterium - Minimizing Growth and Transmission | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0513 | Environment – Collection and Reporting of Drinking Water and Wastewater Data and Information – Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0514 /CH0205 | Local Procurements - Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Programs - Certification | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 205 |
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| SB0515 /CH0364 (HB0785/CH0365) | Health Insurance – Step Therapy or Fail–First Protocol – Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 364 |
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| SB0625 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Maryland Children's Health Program - Continuous Eligibility | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0626 /CH0366 | Health Services Cost Review Commission - Members - Appointment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 366 |
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| SB0627 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Dialysis Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0628 | School-Based Health Centers - Services, Infrastructure, and Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| SB0629 (HB0576) | Primary and Secondary Education - Policies on Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0630 (HB0485) | Department of Transportation – Heads of Business Units – Appointment and Senate Confirmation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Executive Nominations |
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| SB0772 /CH0367 (HB0717/CH0368) | State Board of Nursing - Peer Advisory Committees, Scopes of Practice, and Licensure Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 367 |
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| SB0773 /CH0206 | State Procurement - Liquidated Damages - Policies and Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 206 |
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| SB0774 | Maryland Pathway to Nursing Program and Advisory Committee – Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0001 /CH0680 | Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 680 |
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| SB0052 (HB0087) | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs – Waiver – Diapers and Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0090 /CH0413 (HB0037/CH0414) | Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Telephone Solicitation (Stop the Spam Calls Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 |
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| SB0228 /CH0667 (HB0614/CH0668) | Department of Aging - Long-Term Care and Dementia Care Navigation Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 667 |
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| SB0231 /CH0621 (HB0726/CH0620) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Autism Waiver - Military Families | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 621 |
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| SB0234 /CH0374 (HB0420/CH0373) | Health Services Cost Review Commission - Hospital Rates - All-Payer Model Contract | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 374 |
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| SB0289 /CH0733 (HB0372/CH0734) | Higher Education - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Altering Name of Scholarship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 733 |
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| SB0299 /CH0305 (HB0288/CH0304) | Grocery Stores and Restaurants - Automated External Defibrillator Program (Joe Sheya Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305 |
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| SB0320 /CH0492 (HB0188/CH0491) | Natural Resources - Wildlife Advisory Commission - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 492 |
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| SB0460 /CH0252 (HB0283/CH0253) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Gender–Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 252 |
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| SB0488 (HB0645) | Election Law - Electronic Ballot Return System - Study and Request for Proposals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0526 /CH0542 (HB0723/CH0541) | Natural Resources - Forest Preservation and Retention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 542 |
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| SB0562 | Maryland Small Food Banks Grant Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0585 (HB0143) | Career and Technical Education Committee - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senator Hester) |
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| SB0601 /CH0256 (HB0814/CH0257) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - State-Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program - Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 256 |
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| SB0604 (HB0318) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Provider Agencies and Personal Care Aides – Reimbursement and Wages | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| SB0647 (HB0693/CH0218) | State Board of Pharmacy - Board Membership, Delegated Pharmacy Acts, and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| SB0798 /CH0244 (HB0705/CH0245) | Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 244 |
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| SB0845 (HB0933) | End–of–Life Option Act (The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0852 (HB0795) | Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Ticket Sales (Event-Goer Rights and Accountable Sales (ERAS) Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0867 (HB0652) | Vehicle Laws – Special and Commemorative Registration Plate – Maryland Heroes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0974 /CH0106 (HB1301) | State-Owned Nursing Homes - Deficiencies, Citations, and Fines - Contractor Reporting Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 106 |
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| SB0547 (HB0551/CH0440) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| SB0548 (HB0550/CH0098) | Maryland Energy Administration - Energy Programs - Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) |
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| SB0550 /CH0433 (HB0548/CH0432) | Financial Regulation - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund - Establishment (Access to Banking Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 433 |
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| SB0552 /CH0003 (HB0547/CH0004) | Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3 |
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| SB0555 /CH0002 (HB0549) | Fair Wage Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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| SB0893 (HB1219/CH0627) | Maryland Educator Shortage Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:30 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) |
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| SB0161 (HB0241) | State Board of Physicians - Dispensing Permits | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0200 /CH0362 (HB0234/CH0363) | State Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Disciplinary Actions | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362 |
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| SB0665 /CH0008 (HB0774/CH0007) | Assisted Living Programs - Unlicensed Programs - Resident Abuse, Exploitation, and Neglect (The Senator Delores Kelley Residents of Unlicensed Programs Protection Act) | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 8 |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| Brooklyn Park ES Marque | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
| Cedar and Morris Hill Community Center | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| Freetown Community Improvement Association Rosenwald School | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates, 2015-2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2023 Vice Chair, Executive Nominations Committee (Member 2019)
- 2023 Finance Committee
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight
- 2020 Senate Chair, Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
- 2019 Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness
- 2019 Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 5, Howard County Delegation
- 2023 Secretary, Maryland Legislative Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus (member, 2019; 2nd Vice-Chair, 2019; 1st Vice-Chair, 2019-2021; Chair, 2021-2022)
- Past Senate Service
- Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2019-2023; Chair, Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2020-2023; Alcohol Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2019-2020; Health Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (Co-Chair, 2019), 2019-2023; Joint Covid-19 Response Workgroup, 2020; Senate Vaccine Oversight Workgroup, 2021-2022.
- Public Service
- Rare Disease Advisory Council, 2023-; Commission to Study the Health Care Workforce Crisis in Maryland, 2022-; Maryland State Council on Cancer Control, 2020-; Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers, 2019-; Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council, 2019-; Comptroller's Task Force on Electronic Smoking Devices (E-Facts), 2019-2020.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Allentown, Pennsylvania; Emmaus High School, Emmaus, Pennsylvania; Case Western Reserve University, B.A., Political Science-Honors, Biology (Phi Beta Kappa), 2003; University of Maryland, School of Medicine, M.D. 2008; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, M.P.H., 2011; Legislative Assistant to Delegate Dan Morhaim, M.D. , Baltimore County, 2009-2013; Preventive Medicine Physician, Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2009-present; Program Director, Preventive Medicine Residency Program, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2014-present.
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