Legislation
Senator James N. Mathias, Jr.
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- 38
- County
- Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico
- Committee Assignment(s)
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216 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3645 | 301-858-3645
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3006
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216 James Senate Office Building
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11941 Industrial Park Road
Unit 8
Bishopville, MD 21813 - Phone 410-352-3096
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11941 Industrial Park Road
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james.mathias@senate.state.md.us
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- Democrat
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SB0018 (HB0405) | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Energy for Homeowners Association | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0020 (HB0391) | State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0056 | Transportation - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing - Environmental Impact Study - Cost Estimate and Payment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0130 /CH0050 (HB0299) | Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Container Permit for Draft Beer | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 50 |
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SB0131 (HB0126) | Worcester County - Recycling at Special Events - Exemptions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0133 (HB0298) | Somerset County - Tax Exemption for Manufacturing Property - Duration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0134 /CH0165 (HB0148/CH0166) | Somerset County - Sheriff - Salary | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 165 |
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SB0135 /CH0167 (HB0149/CH0168) | Somerset County - Commissioners - Salary and Expense Reimbursements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 167 |
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SB0136 (HB0152) | Somerset County - State's Attorney - Salary | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0145 /CH0169 | Wicomico County Board of Education - Election and Appointment of Members | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 169 |
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SB0182 /CH0174 (HB0849/CH0175) | Public Safety - Rental Dwelling Units - Carbon Monoxide Alarms | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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SB0244 (HB0147/CH0253) | Somerset County Code of Public Local Laws - 2016 Edition - Legalization | Primary | 1 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0309 (HB0253/CH0257) | Motor Vehicle Registration - Exception for Golf Carts - City of Crisfield | Primary | 1 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0556 | Personal Automobile Insurance - Rescission of Policy or Binder - Misrepresentations by Applicant | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0573 (HB0698) | Task Force to Study the Impact of Hauling Grain, Poultry, and Dairy on State Highways | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0594 (HB0270) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0648 (HB1006) | Health Insurance - Coverage for Digital Tomosynthesis | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0726 /CH0577 (HB0705) | Maryland Clean Energy Center - Task Force | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 577 |
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SB0728 (HB1143) | Income Tax Credit - New Dwellings - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means |
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SB0767 (HB1349) | Education - Beginning of School Year - After Labor Day | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0941 /CH0595 | Worcester County - Family Entertainment Centers - Amusement Gaming Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 595 |
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SB0967 /CH0113 | Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class A Beer, Wine, and Liquor License | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 113 |
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SB1033 /CH0237 (HB1572) | Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2015 - Worcester County - Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 237 |
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SB1034 (HB1573) | Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 10:30 a.m. |
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SB1042 (HB1612) | Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 10:30 a.m. |
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SB1054 /CH0708 (HB1387/CH0709) | Commercial Northern Snakehead Bowfishing License - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 708 |
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SB1097 /CH0466 | Local Government Tort Claims Act - Regional Development Councils | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 466 |
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SB1140 /CH0242 (HB1521) | Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Youth and Civic Center License | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 |
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SB0067 (HB1193) | State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (132-0) |
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SB0119 /CH0350 | Business Regulation - Business Discounts and Preferences for Veterans - Identification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 350 |
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SB0147 (HB0022/CH0520) | Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators - Membership and Duties - Community Inclusion Training Oversight | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0173 /CH0534 (HB0105/CH0535) | Local Government - Clean Energy Loan Programs - Commercial Property Owners - Renewable Energy Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 534 |
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SB0181 (HB0531) | Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0184 (HB0375) | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0204 | Electronic Smoking Devices - E-Liquid Containers - Child-Resistant Packaging | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0209 (HB0634) | Juvenile Law - Adjudication of Delinquency - Collateral Consequences | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0242 /CH0366 (HB0886/CH0367) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telemedicine - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 366 |
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SB0245 /CH0318 | Labor and Employment - Hiring and Promotion Preferences - Veterans and Their Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 318 |
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SB0247 | Election Law - Certificate of Candidacy as Delegate to a Presidential National Convention - Place of Filing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 3:00 p.m. |
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SB0252 /CH0057 (HB0511/CH0058) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Former Foster Care Adolescents - Dental Care | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 57 |
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SB0263 (HB1409) | Payment in Lieu of Taxes - State Forests, State Parks, and Wildlife Management Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed |
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SB0275 (HB0092) | Railroad Company - Movement of Freight - Required Crew | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0277 /CH0059 (HB0342/CH0060) | Motor Fuel Suppliers and Retail Service Station Dealers - Promotion - Sales | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 59 |
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SB0287 (HB0121/CH0612) | Criminal Law - False Statement Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material - Venue | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0293 (HB0738) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0299 (HB0158) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income (Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0301 (HB0160) | Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0323 /CH0011 (HB0610) | Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act - Reauthorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11 |
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SB0324 /CH0013 (HB0309) | Prince George's County Regional Medical Center Act of 2016 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 13 |
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SB0354 /CH0378 (HB0364) | Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Minors - Sealing of Court Records | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378 |
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SB0355 (HB0431/CH0039) | Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0371 (HB1643) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Perpetual Conservation Easements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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SB0407 (HB0141) | Education - Education Accountability Program - Limits on Testing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0411 /CH0385 (HB1494/CH0386) | Income Tax - Credit for Preceptors in Areas With Health Care Workforce Shortages | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385 |
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SB0413 (HB1499) | Developmental Disabilities Administration - Crisis Resolution and Prevention Resolution Services - Funding and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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SB0416 | Transportation - Toll Transportation Facilities Project - Annual Pass - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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SB0434 (HB1194) | Food Service Facilities - Automated External Defibrillator Program (The Joe Sheya Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0436 /CH0207 (HB0554/CH0208) | Insurance - Surplus Lines - Short-Term Medical Insurance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 207 |
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SB0447 | Maryland Environmental Service - Collective Bargaining | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0449 /CH0390 (HB0981/CH0391) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Guardianship Fees - Personal Needs Allowance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 390 |
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SB0450 /CH0209 (HB1487/CH0210) | Health Care Provider Malpractice Insurance - Scope of Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 209 |
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SB0481 /CH0556 (HB1003/CH0557) | Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 556 |
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SB0497 (HB0595) | Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (137-1) |
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SB0502 (HB0481) | Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Second Reading Passed |
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SB0503 | Education - Online Instructional Program for Financial Literacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0504 (HB1578) | Criminal Law - Sexual Offenses - Threatening to Withhold Governmental Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0505 /CH0394 (HB1619) | Workers' Compensation Insurance - Premium Discount - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 394 |
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SB0537 (HB0437/CH0147) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0544 /CH0401 (HB0720/CH0402) | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Insurance Identification Card - Carrying Proof of Coverage - Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 401 |
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SB0549 /CH0074 (HB0730/CH0075) | 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 74 |
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SB0551 /CH0405 (HB0682/CH0406) | Behavioral Health Advisory Council - Clinical Crisis Walk-In Services and Mobile Crisis Teams - Strategic Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 405 |
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SB0584 /CH0683 (HB0668/CH0684) | Preschool Development Grants - Expansion Grants - Required State Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 683 |
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SB0585 (HB0723) | Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution to Municipalities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0593 (HB0646) | Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0620 /CH0415 (HB1319) | Commemorative Weeks - Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 415 |
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SB0645 (HB1110) | Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Allocation of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0663 /CH0572 (HB1113/CH0573) | Commercial Sale of Dogs and Cats - Prohibited Acts (Companion Animal Welfare Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 572 |
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SB0674 (HB0934) | Teachers' Retirement and Pension System - Employer Contribution for Local Employees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 8:30 a.m. |
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SB0680 (HB1167/CH0503) | Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0681 (HB1168/CH0504) | Cybersecurity Investment Tax Credit - Investment in Qualified Companies in Low-Income Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0698 (HB1620) | Community Colleges - Vocational Certificates and Associate's Degrees - Tuition Waiver | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0707 /CH0420 (HB1350) | Freestanding Medical Facilities - Certificate of Need, Rates, and Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420 |
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SB0729 (HB1097) | Maryland Income Tax Refunds - Eastern Shore Counties - Warrant Intercept Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0737 | Economic Development - Rural Economic Development Program and One Maryland Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0738 | Economic Development - Maryland Economic Development Program and One Maryland Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0747 (HB0526) | Community Colleges - Small Community Colleges - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0751 (HB1172) | Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicle Companies - Right of Subrogation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
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SB0753 /CH0695 | Health - Sale of Food Products Containing Alcohol - Requirements and Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 695 |
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SB0758 /CH0696 (HB0445) | Food Stamp Program - Minimum Benefit - State Supplement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 696 |
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SB0784 /CH0425 (HB0900/CH0426) | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Personal Injury Protection - Rejection of Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425 |
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SB0785 /CH0078 (HB1162/CH0079) | Foster Youth Summer Internship Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78 |
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SB0805 (HB0262) | Senior Citizen Activities Center Operating Fund - Distributions - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0839 (HB0958/CH0499) | Insurance - Rate Filings - Trade Secrets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0869 | Governor's Office of Minority Affairs - Workgroup on Reconciliation and Equity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0882 /CH0444 (HB1589) | Economic Development - Northeastern Maryland Additive Manufacturing Innovation Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 444 |
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SB0887 /CH0445 (HB1150) | Health Insurance - Consumer Health Claim Filing Fairness Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445 |
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SB0888 /CH0446 (HB0912/CH0447) | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Program to Incentivize and Enable Uninsured Vehicle Owners to Be Insured | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 446 |
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SB0899 (HB1217/CH0505) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Specialty Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services - Parity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0919 (HB1247/CH0305) | Insurance - Self-Funded Student Health Plans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0921 /CH0002 (HB1106/CH0001) | Clean Energy Jobs - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 2 of 2017 |
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SB0922 (HB1187) | Career Apprenticeship Opportunity Act of 2016 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means |
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SB0926 /CH0450 (HB0399/CH0451) | Lyme Disease - Laboratory Test - Required Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450 |
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SB0927 (HB1464) | Program Open Space Trust Fund Act of 2016 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0929 (HB1318/CH0309) | Health Benefit Plans - Network Access Standards and Provider Network Directories | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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SB0964 | Natural Resources - Oysters - County Oyster Committees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0970 (HB1367) | Drugged Driving - Oral Fluid Tests - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1004 (HB0202/CH0479) | Pilot Program - Donation of Coins From Gaming Payouts - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1081 /CH0241 (HB1561) | Mental Health - Voluntary and Involuntary Admissions - Certification by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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SB1103 | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - University and College Textbooks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1116 (HB0815/CH0497) | Horse Racing - Fair Hill - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1143 /CH0606 | Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 606 |
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SB1166 (HB0227) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0376 /CH0144 (HB0464) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Schools Act of 2016 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 144 |
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SB0381 /CH0146 (HB0460) | Housing and Community Development - Community Development Administration - Student and Residential Mortgage Loans | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146 |
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SB0382 (HB0456) | Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0384 (HB0452) | Income Tax - Earned Income Credit - Refundability | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0385 (HB0457) | Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0386 (HB0450) | Tax Credits - Manufacturing Empowerment Zones | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0387 (HB0455) | Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0388 (HB0461) | Crimes - Criminal Gangs - Prohibitions and Funding | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1104 /CH0525 (HB1624/CH0526) | Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525 |
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SB0132 /CH0051 (HB0122) | Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays - Membership From Ocean City | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 51 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 2011- Finance Committee
- 2015 Property and Casualty Subcommittee of the Finance Committee
- 2015 Executive Nominations Committee
- 2015 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area
- 2015 Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness
- 2015 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review
- 2011- Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space/ Agricultural Land Preservation
- 2015 Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 10, Eastern Shore
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past Senate Service
- Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2012-2015; Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, 2013.
- 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
- Workgroup on Rural Health Care Delivery, 2016-; Rural Maryland Council, 2015-; Maryland Tourism Development Board, 2015-, 2007-2011; 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; 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; 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; Mayor, Ocean City, Maryland, 1996-2006; Development Officer, Royal Plus, Inc., 2005-; Member, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish; Widower, Two children.
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