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Senator James N. Mathias, Jr.

Mathias, James N., Jr.
District
38
County
Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
401 Miller Senate Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3645
Toll-free in MD
Interim Info
11941 Industrial Park Road
Unit 8
Bishopville, Maryland 21813
Phone 410-352-3096
Contact
james.mathias@senate.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 38
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0154 /CH0194
Title
Somerset County - County Treasurer - Abolishment and Transfer of Functions to the County Supervisor of Tax Collection
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0155 /CH0195 (HB0466)
Title
Somerset County - Sale of Small Boat Harbor Dock
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0351 /CH0238
Title
Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beer and Wine Tasting License
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0424 /CH0263 (HB0465)
Title
Somerset County - Emergency Burning Ban - Adoption and Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0470 /CH0472
Title
Employees' Pension System - Somerset County Economic Development Commission - Eligible Governmental Unit
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0471 /CH0277
Title
Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Selling Near Schools, Places of Worship, Public Libraries, and Youth Centers
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0472 (HB1179)
Title
Worcester County - Motor Scooters and Mopeds - Special Dealer Decals
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0662 /CH0519 (HB1253)
Title
Natural Resources - Commercial Fishing - Licensing
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0773 (HB1164)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Diakonia Housing Expansion
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0774 /CH0546 (HB1004)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Maryland Civil Air Patrol
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0899 /CH0331 (HB0778/CH0332)
Title
Local Government - Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Funds - Distribution
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0941 (HB1165)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - YMCA of the Chesapeake
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0949 /CH0584
Title
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0950
Title
Personal Automobile Insurance - Rescission of Policy or Binder - Misrepresentations by Applicant
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0963 /CH0336 (HB1502)
Title
Task Force to Study a Post-Labor Day Start Date for Maryland Public Schools
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1049 /CH0602
Title
Recycling - Apartment Buildings and Condominiums - Ocean City
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0014 /CH0008 (HB0075)
Title
Utility Service Protection Program - Annual Report - Deadline
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0042 /CH0436 (HB0167/CH0352)
Title
State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Emancipation Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0094
Title
Child Abuse and Neglect - Notice and Reporting Requirements, Disclosure, and Task Force
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0103
Title
Income Tax - Military Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0109 /CH0442 (HB0267)
Title
Criminal Law - Cannabimimetic Agents - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0124 /CH0443 (HB0043)
Title
Income Tax Credit for Qualifying Employees - Sunset Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0138 (HB1347)
Title
Build Maryland Tax Credit Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0142 /CH0185
Title
Public Utilities - Telephone Service - Charges for Directory Assistance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0192 (HB0158)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Child Safety Seats and Seat Belts - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0195 /CH0202 (HB1062/CH0203)
Title
Hospitals - Notice to Patients - Outpatient Status and Billing Implications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0251
Title
Personal Property Tax - Depreciation of Assessed Value
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0252
Title
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0253
Title
Transportation Trust Fund - Dedicated Highway Funds
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0334 /CH0456 (HB0312/CH0457)
Title
Mammograms - Dense Breast Tissue - Notification
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0349 /CH0460 (HB0275/CH0461)
Title
Wicomico County Liquor Act of 2013
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0355 /CH0239 (HB0057/CH0606)
Title
Office of Health Care Quality - Abuser Registry Workgroup
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0374 /CH0246 (HB0316)
Title
Office of the Attorney General - Workgroup on Children's Online Privacy Protection
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0375 /CH0247 (HB0785)
Title
Commercial Law - Maryland Credit Services Businesses Act - Scope
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0380 /CH0248 (HB1343/CH0249)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup on Cancer Clusters and Environmental Causes of Cancer
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0384 (HB0726)
Title
Economic Development - Sickle Cell Disease Research Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0404 /CH0257 (HB0408/CH0258)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0427 (HB0796)
Title
Income Tax Credit - Agricultural Land - Diminution in Value of Real Property
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0461 /CH0470 (HB1176/CH0471)
Title
Primary and Secondary Education - Online Courses and Services - Accessibility
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0466 (HB0157)
Title
Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0494 (HB0937)
Title
Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence - Duties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0496 /CH0280 (HB0931)
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telemedicine
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0573
Title
County Property Tax - Personal Property Rate
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0581 /CH0288 (HB1216/CH0289)
Title
Health Insurance - Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - Notice and Authorization Forms
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0582 /CH0290 (HB1252/CH0291)
Title
Health Insurance - Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - Utilization Review Criteria and Standards
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0587 /CH0503
Title
Higher Education - Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0610 /CH0299 (HB0890)
Title
Health - Overdose Response Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0632 /CH0511 (HB0061)
Title
State Brain Injury Trust Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0674 /CH0522
Title
Employees' Pension System - Elected or Appointed Officials - Membership
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0679 /CH0305 (HB0690/CH0306)
Title
Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0749 /CH0073 (HB1132/CH0074)
Title
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Operational Changes
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0752 /CH0316 (HB1119/CH0317)
Title
Department of Budget and Management - Foster Youth Summer Internship Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0755 (HB0704)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Breweries - Annual Production Limit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0776 /CH0319 (HB0934/CH0320)
Title
Telemedicine Task Force - Maryland Health Care Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0798 /CH0324 (HB1042)
Title
Hospitals - Credentialing and Privileging Process - Telemedicine
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0849 /CH0326 (HB1090/CH0327)
Title
Public Utilities - Consumer Relations - Tenant Payment of Landlord Utility Bills
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0857 /CH0569 (HB1131/CH0570)
Title
Commission on the Establishment of a Maryland Educators Service Memorial
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0887 /CH0572 (HB1187)
Title
Public Utilities - Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0919 (HB1089)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicle Companies - Right of Indemnification
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0930 /CH0334
Title
Property and Casualty Insurance - Premium Payments - Acceptance on Installment Payment Basis and Premium Finance Agreements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0969 /CH0594 (HB1413/CH0595)
Title
Public Safety - Fire Protection and Prevention - Residential Smoke Alarms
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0984
Title
Natural Resources - Designation of Oyster Sanctuaries - Moratorium
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1016
Title
Clean Energy Loan Programs - Private Lenders - Collection of Loan Payments
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1040 (HB1258)
Title
Mental Hygiene - Reform of Laws and Delivery of Services
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB1057 /CH0340 (HB1529)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Health Care Staff Agencies - Regulation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0003
Title
Crisis in Waiting Periods for Veterans with Disabilities to Receive Services from the Federal Veterans Benefits Administration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0273 /CH0154 (HB0225/CH0155)
Title
Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0274 (HB0228/CH0159)
Title
Maryland Health Progress Act of 2013
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0275 (HB0226/CH0003)
Title
Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0278 /CH0001 (HB0227/CH0002)
Title
Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Program
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
SB0154 /CH0194 Somerset County - County Treasurer - Abolishment and Transfer of Functions to the County Supervisor of Tax Collection Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 194
Budget and Taxation
2/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0155 /CH0195 (HB0466) Somerset County - Sale of Small Boat Harbor Dock Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 195
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0351 /CH0238 Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beer and Wine Tasting License Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 238
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/14/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0424 /CH0263 (HB0465) Somerset County - Emergency Burning Ban - Adoption and Enforcement Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0470 /CH0472 Employees' Pension System - Somerset County Economic Development Commission - Eligible Governmental Unit Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 472
Budget and Taxation
2/07/2013 - 9:00 AM
Appropriations
3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0471 /CH0277 Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Selling Near Schools, Places of Worship, Public Libraries, and Youth Centers Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 277
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/14/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0472 (HB1179) Worcester County - Motor Scooters and Mopeds - Special Dealer Decals Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Judicial Proceedings
2/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0662 /CH0519 (HB1253) Natural Resources - Commercial Fishing - Licensing Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 519
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0773 (HB1164) Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Diakonia Housing Expansion Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 12:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/09/2013 - 12:00 PM
SB0774 /CH0546 (HB1004) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Maryland Civil Air Patrol Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546
Budget and Taxation
3/13/2013 - 1:15 PM
Ways and Means
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0899 /CH0331 (HB0778/CH0332) Local Government - Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Funds - Distribution Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 331
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0941 (HB1165) Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - YMCA of the Chesapeake Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 12:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/09/2013 - 12:00 PM
SB0949 /CH0584 Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 584
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/08/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0950 Personal Automobile Insurance - Rescission of Policy or Binder - Misrepresentations by Applicant Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0963 /CH0336 (HB1502) Task Force to Study a Post-Labor Day Start Date for Maryland Public Schools Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 336
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/14/2013 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB1049 /CH0602 Recycling - Apartment Buildings and Condominiums - Ocean City Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 602
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0014 /CH0008 (HB0075) Utility Service Protection Program - Annual Report - Deadline Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 8
Finance
1/10/2013 - 1:30 PM
Economic Matters
SB0042 /CH0436 (HB0167/CH0352) State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Emancipation Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 436
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
1/31/2013 - 2:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0094 Child Abuse and Neglect - Notice and Reporting Requirements, Disclosure, and Task Force Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 2:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
1/30/2013 - 2:00 PM
SB0103 Income Tax - Military Retirement Income Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Budget and Taxation
2/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0109 /CH0442 (HB0267) Criminal Law - Cannabimimetic Agents - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 442
Judicial Proceedings
1/30/2013 - 2:00 PM
Judiciary
4/02/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0124 /CH0443 (HB0043) Income Tax Credit for Qualifying Employees - Sunset Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 443
Budget and Taxation
2/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0138 (HB1347) Build Maryland Tax Credit Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0142 /CH0185 Public Utilities - Telephone Service - Charges for Directory Assistance Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 185
Finance
1/30/2013 - 2:45 PM
Economic Matters
SB0192 (HB0158) Vehicle Laws - Child Safety Seats and Seat Belts - Penalty Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/07/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0195 /CH0202 (HB1062/CH0203) Hospitals - Notice to Patients - Outpatient Status and Billing Implications Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 202
Finance
1/31/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0251 Personal Property Tax - Depreciation of Assessed Value Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/13/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0252 Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/13/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0253 Transportation Trust Fund - Dedicated Highway Funds Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0334 /CH0456 (HB0312/CH0457) Mammograms - Dense Breast Tissue - Notification Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 456
Finance
2/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0349 /CH0460 (HB0275/CH0461) Wicomico County Liquor Act of 2013 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 460
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/14/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0355 /CH0239 (HB0057/CH0606) Office of Health Care Quality - Abuser Registry Workgroup Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239
Finance
3/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0374 /CH0246 (HB0316) Office of the Attorney General - Workgroup on Children's Online Privacy Protection Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 246
Finance
2/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0375 /CH0247 (HB0785) Commercial Law - Maryland Credit Services Businesses Act - Scope Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 247
Finance
2/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0380 /CH0248 (HB1343/CH0249) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup on Cancer Clusters and Environmental Causes of Cancer Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 248
Finance
2/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0384 (HB0726) Economic Development - Sickle Cell Disease Research Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0404 /CH0257 (HB0408/CH0258) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257
Budget and Taxation
2/13/2013 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0427 (HB0796) Income Tax Credit - Agricultural Land - Diminution in Value of Real Property Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0461 /CH0470 (HB1176/CH0471) Primary and Secondary Education - Online Courses and Services - Accessibility Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 470
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0466 (HB0157) Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/05/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0494 (HB0937) Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence - Duties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Finance
2/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0496 /CH0280 (HB0931) Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telemedicine Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 280
Finance
2/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0573 County Property Tax - Personal Property Rate Co-Sponsor 2 2 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)
Budget and Taxation
2/27/2013 - 2:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0581 /CH0288 (HB1216/CH0289) Health Insurance - Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - Notice and Authorization Forms Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 288
Finance
2/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0582 /CH0290 (HB1252/CH0291) Health Insurance - Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - Utilization Review Criteria and Standards Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 290
Finance
2/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0587 /CH0503 Higher Education - Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 503
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0610 /CH0299 (HB0890) Health - Overdose Response Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 299
Finance
3/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
Health and Government Operations
4/02/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0632 /CH0511 (HB0061) State Brain Injury Trust Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 511
Finance
2/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
Health and Government Operations
4/02/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0674 /CH0522 Employees' Pension System - Elected or Appointed Officials - Membership Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 522
Budget and Taxation
2/21/2013 - 9:00 AM
Appropriations
3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0679 /CH0305 (HB0690/CH0306) Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305
Finance
2/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0749 /CH0073 (HB1132/CH0074) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Operational Changes Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 73
Finance
2/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0752 /CH0316 (HB1119/CH0317) Department of Budget and Management - Foster Youth Summer Internship Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316
Finance
3/14/2013 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0755 (HB0704) Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Breweries - Annual Production Limit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/01/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0776 /CH0319 (HB0934/CH0320) Telemedicine Task Force - Maryland Health Care Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319
Finance
2/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0798 /CH0324 (HB1042) Hospitals - Credentialing and Privileging Process - Telemedicine Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 324
Finance
3/06/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0849 /CH0326 (HB1090/CH0327) Public Utilities - Consumer Relations - Tenant Payment of Landlord Utility Bills Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 326
Finance
3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0857 /CH0569 (HB1131/CH0570) Commission on the Establishment of a Maryland Educators Service Memorial Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 569
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/08/2013 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/27/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0887 /CH0572 (HB1187) Public Utilities - Solar Photovoltaic Systems Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 572
Finance
3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0919 (HB1089) Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicle Companies - Right of Indemnification Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Referred to interim study by Finance
Finance
3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0930 /CH0334 Property and Casualty Insurance - Premium Payments - Acceptance on Installment Payment Basis and Premium Finance Agreements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334
Finance
2/26/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0969 /CH0594 (HB1413/CH0595) Public Safety - Fire Protection and Prevention - Residential Smoke Alarms Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 594
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/12/2013 - 1:00 PM
Environmental Matters
3/28/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0984 Natural Resources - Designation of Oyster Sanctuaries - Moratorium Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB1016 Clean Energy Loan Programs - Private Lenders - Collection of Loan Payments Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Rereferred to Economic Matters
Finance
3/19/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB1040 (HB1258) Mental Hygiene - Reform of Laws and Delivery of Services Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Finance
3/20/2013 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB1057 /CH0340 (HB1529) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Health Care Staff Agencies - Regulation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340
Finance
3/21/2013 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
SJ0003 Crisis in Waiting Periods for Veterans with Disabilities to Receive Services from the Federal Veterans Benefits Administration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/21/2013 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0273 /CH0154 (HB0225/CH0155) Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 154
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/07/2013 - 1:45 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/04/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0274 (HB0228/CH0159) Maryland Health Progress Act of 2013 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Finance
2/13/2013 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0275 (HB0226/CH0003) Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/13/2013 - 1:00 PM
SB0278 /CH0001 (HB0227/CH0002) Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Program By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1
Finance
2/07/2013 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
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Mathias, James N., Jr.
Tenure
First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
Current Assignments
2011- Finance Committee
2012- Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee
2011- Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space/ Agricultural Land Preservation
2013- Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities
Past House Service 2006-2011
Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2011; Alcoholic Beverages Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2011; Banking, Economic Development, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2011; Chair, Worcester County Delegation, 2007-2011; Ways and Means Committee, 2006.
Public Service
Executive Board, Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2012-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Governor's Commission on Small Business, 2011-; Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee, 2009-2011; Maryland Tourism Development Board, 2007-2011; Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center Advisory Board, 2008-; Coastal Bays Aquaculture Development Workgroup, 2008; Task Force on the Availability and Affordability of Property Insurance in Coastal Areas, 2007-2008; Task Force on Traffic Capacity Across the Chesapeake Bay, 2004-2006; Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bay, 2002-2006; Mayor, Ocean City, Maryland, 1996-2006; Governor's Task Force on Eastern Shore Economic Development, 1999-2001; Maryland Commission for Celebration, 1997-2001; City Council, Ocean City, Maryland, 1990-1996; Board of Zoning Appeals, Ocean City, 1987-1990; Past Chair, Worcester County Ambulance Service Committee.
Memberships
President, Lower Eastern Shore Mayors Association, 2004; State Chair, Walk America, March of Dimes, 2004; Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, Engine 703; Ocean City Humane Society Commission; Knights of Columbus.
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2007-2011.
Biographical Information
Born, Baltimore, Maryland, September 2, 1951; Calvert Hall College High School, Towson; University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A., Political Science, 1974; Small Business Owner, Ocean City; Member, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish; Widower, Two children.
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