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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
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
Interim Info
11941 Industrial Park Road
Unit 8
Bishopville, MD 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)
SB0038 /CH0144
Title
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C Licenses - Clubs
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0380
Title
Vehicle Laws - Single Registration Plate - Class L (Historic) Vehicles and Class N (Street Rod) Vehicles
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0381
Title
State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0455 (HB0389)
Title
Education - Beginning of School Year - After Labor Day
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0522
Title
Vehicle Laws - Registration - Outstanding Arrest Warrants
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0523 (HB0689/CH0449)
Title
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Distillery License
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0798
Title
Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Breweries - Annual Production Limit
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0799 (HB1020)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - Tri-County Council Multi-Purpose Center
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0846 (HB1156)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0906 /CH0206 (HB1155)
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)
SB0928 /CH0212 (HB1273)
Title
Somerset County Sanitary Commission - Enforcement of Liens - Tax Sale Authorization
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0006 (HJ0007)
Title
Business and Economic Development - NASA Wallops Flight Facility - Commercial Rocket Boosters and Spacecraft
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0044 /CH0320 (HB0194)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0078 (HB0503)
Title
Rape Survivor Family Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0080 /CH0002 (HB1118/CH0001)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0082
Title
Criminal Law - Second-Degree Murder - Penalty
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0090 (HB0293/CH0412)
Title
Guardianship of Disabled Persons and Revocation of Advance Directives
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0091 (HB0282)
Title
Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Continuing Care Agreements - Actuarial Studies
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0110 /CH0013 (HB0231)
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0115 (HB0099)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0134 (HB1091)
Title
Open Space Incentive Program - Payments to Counties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0156 (HB0823)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Establishment of a Sickle Cell Disease Outreach Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0181
Title
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Phased Restoration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0187 /CH0329
Title
Workgroup to Study Access to Obstetric Services
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0196 (HB1089)
Title
Economic Development - Rural Economic Development Program and One Maryland Tax Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0207 (HB0472/CH0250)
Title
Telephone Companies - Streamlined Regulatory Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0216
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Guardianship Commissions and Fees - Income Deduction
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0251 (HB0947/CH0467)
Title
Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board - School Counselors - Certification Renewal Requirement (Lauryn's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0261 (HB0189/CH0404)
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Permit Background Investigation - Armored Car Company Employees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0271 (HB0239)
Title
Election Law - Use of Campaign Funds for Meeting and Conference Expenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0297 /CH0155
Title
Task Force on Family Caregiving and Long-Term Supports
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0310 (HB0166)
Title
Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0334 (HB0965/CH0291)
Title
The Hunger-Free Schools Act of 2015
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0392 (HB0498)
Title
Criminal Law - Assault - First Responders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0398 /CH0346
Title
Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating System Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0400 (HB0572)
Title
State Government - Commemorative Months - Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0401 /CH0029 (HB0341)
Title
Underground Utility Damage Prevention - Connecting Buildings to Water Supply Systems and Sewerage Systems - Detectable Wires
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0405
Title
Maryland Education Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0415 /CH0348 (HB0592)
Title
State Donor Registry - Information and Methods of Registration - Clerks of Circuit Courts, Registers of Wills, and Motor Vehicle Administration (Enhancing Organ Donation Rates Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0433 /CH0349
Title
Funeral Establishments and Crematories - Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans - Disposition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0465 /CH0036 (HB0468)
Title
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0467 (HB0005/CH0056)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0469 (HB0367/CH0416)
Title
Public Health - Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0497 (HB0452/CH0421)
Title
Commission to Review Maryland's Use of Assessments and Testing in Public Schools
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0515 (HB0558/CH0095)
Title
Financial Institutions - Depository Institutions - Savings Promotion Raffles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0516 /CH0356 (HB0745)
Title
Public Health - Overdose Response Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0542 /CH0358
Title
Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0551 (HB0919/CH0288)
Title
Land Use - Plans - Development and Adoption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0563 /CH0364
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration and Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Services - Military Families
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0600 /CH0370
Title
Chesapeake Bay Trust and Chesapeake Conservation Corps - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0601 /CH0371 (HB0130)
Title
African American Heritage Preservation Program - Reestablishment and Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0602 /CH0042 (HB0388)
Title
Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0604 /CH0043 (HB0229)
Title
Human Relations - Employment Discrimination - Protection for Interns
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0605
Title
Aggressive Drunk Driving - Punitive Damages
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0606 /CH0372 (HB0887)
Title
Health Insurance - Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Analgesic Drug Products - Coverage
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0607 (HB0896/CH0464)
Title
Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0697 (HB1053)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup to Evaluate Mental Health Care Delivery on the Eastern Shore
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0705 (HB0236/CH0410)
Title
Criminal Law - Assault - First Responders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0736 /CH0379 (HB0039)
Title
Public Safety - Handgun Identification Requirements - Repeal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0748
Title
Deer Hunting - Crop Damage Permit - Wild Venison
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0792 /CH0383 (HB1122)
Title
Public Health - Nondiscrimination in Access to Anatomical Gifts and Organ Transplantation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0802 /CH0052 (HB0466/CH0053)
Title
Transportation - Dedication of Structures (Hero's Highway Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0832 (HB1196)
Title
Commission on the Long-Term Care Medical Assistance Program Eligibility Determination Process
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0843
Title
University System of Maryland - Members of the Armed Forces - Financial Aid
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0853 /CH0387
Title
Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0854
Title
State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0863 /CH0124
Title
Watershed Protection and Restoration Programs - Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0868 /CH0204 (HB1231)
Title
Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services and For-Hire Transportation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0869 (HB0562/CH0434)
Title
Health Insurance - Ambulance Service Providers - Direct Reimbursement - Repeal of Termination Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0896 /CH0390
Title
Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program and Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0910 /CH0208 (HB1253)
Title
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Entry-Level Commercial Truck Driver's License Holders - Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0915
Title
State Personnel - Selection Test Credits - Eligible Volunteer Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Providers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0005 (HJ0005)
Title
Natural Resources - Goose and Duck Hunting Seasons - Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0592 /CH0125 (HB0482)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0594 (HB0488)
Title
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0772 (HB0942/CH0140)
Title
Apprenticeship Pilot Program - Apprenticeship Maryland
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0773 (HB0941/CH0139)
Title
Task Force to Study Exemptions from Higher Education Ethics Requirements and Procurement Rules to Facilitate Technology Transfer
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0774 (HB0940/CH0138)
Title
Office of the Business Ombudsman - State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0775 (HB0939/CH0137)
Title
Proposed Regulations - Determination of Impact on Small Businesses
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0776 (HB0943/CH0141)
Title
Economic Competitiveness and Commerce - Restructuring
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0038 /CH0144 Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C Licenses - Clubs Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 144
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0380 Vehicle Laws - Single Registration Plate - Class L (Historic) Vehicles and Class N (Street Rod) Vehicles Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0381 State Government - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State Building Grounds Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/06/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0455 (HB0389) Education - Beginning of School Year - After Labor Day Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0522 Vehicle Laws - Registration - Outstanding Arrest Warrants Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0523 (HB0689/CH0449) Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Distillery License Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/27/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0798 Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Breweries - Annual Production Limit Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0799 (HB1020) Creation of a State Debt - Wicomico County - Tri-County Council Multi-Purpose Center Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/14/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0846 (HB1156) Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/14/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0906 /CH0206 (HB1155) Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Selling Near Schools, Places of Worship, Public Libraries, and Youth Centers Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 206
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/27/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0928 /CH0212 (HB1273) Somerset County Sanitary Commission - Enforcement of Liens - Tax Sale Authorization Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 212
Budget and Taxation
3/24/2015 - 1:30 PM
Environment and Transportation
SJ0006 (HJ0007) Business and Economic Development - NASA Wallops Flight Facility - Commercial Rocket Boosters and Spacecraft Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 3:00 p.m.
Finance
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/30/2015 - 3:00 PM
SB0044 /CH0320 (HB0194) Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320
Judicial Proceedings
2/04/2015 - 2:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0078 (HB0503) Rape Survivor Family Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0080 /CH0002 (HB1118/CH0001) General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0082 Criminal Law - Second-Degree Murder - Penalty Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0090 (HB0293/CH0412) Guardianship of Disabled Persons and Revocation of Advance Directives Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
2/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0091 (HB0282) Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Continuing Care Agreements - Actuarial Studies Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance
Finance
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0110 /CH0013 (HB0231) Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 13
Finance
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0115 (HB0099) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0134 (HB1091) Open Space Incentive Program - Payments to Counties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0156 (HB0823) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Establishment of a Sickle Cell Disease Outreach Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0181 Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Phased Restoration Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0187 /CH0329 Workgroup to Study Access to Obstetric Services Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 329
Finance
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0196 (HB1089) Economic Development - Rural Economic Development Program and One Maryland Tax Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0207 (HB0472/CH0250) Telephone Companies - Streamlined Regulatory Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0216 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Guardianship Commissions and Fees - Income Deduction Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0251 (HB0947/CH0467) Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board - School Counselors - Certification Renewal Requirement (Lauryn's Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0261 (HB0189/CH0404) Public Safety - Handgun Permit Background Investigation - Armored Car Company Employees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed
Judicial Proceedings
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0271 (HB0239) Election Law - Use of Campaign Funds for Meeting and Conference Expenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Recommitted to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (Senator Conway)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0297 /CH0155 Task Force on Family Caregiving and Long-Term Supports Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 155
Finance
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0310 (HB0166) Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0334 (HB0965/CH0291) The Hunger-Free Schools Act of 2015 Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Budget and Taxation
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Ways and Means
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0392 (HB0498) Criminal Law - Assault - First Responders Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0398 /CH0346 Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating System Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 346
Finance
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0400 (HB0572) State Government - Commemorative Months - Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0401 /CH0029 (HB0341) Underground Utility Damage Prevention - Connecting Buildings to Water Supply Systems and Sewerage Systems - Detectable Wires Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 29
Finance
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0405 Maryland Education Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0415 /CH0348 (HB0592) State Donor Registry - Information and Methods of Registration - Clerks of Circuit Courts, Registers of Wills, and Motor Vehicle Administration (Enhancing Organ Donation Rates Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 348
Judicial Proceedings
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0433 /CH0349 Funeral Establishments and Crematories - Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans - Disposition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 349
Finance
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0465 /CH0036 (HB0468) Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 36
Finance
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0467 (HB0005/CH0056) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0469 (HB0367/CH0416) Public Health - Maryland Behavioral Health Crisis Response System Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/07/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0497 (HB0452/CH0421) Commission to Review Maryland's Use of Assessments and Testing in Public Schools Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0515 (HB0558/CH0095) Financial Institutions - Depository Institutions - Savings Promotion Raffles Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0516 /CH0356 (HB0745) Public Health - Overdose Response Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 356
Finance
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0542 /CH0358 Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 358
Finance
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0551 (HB0919/CH0288) Land Use - Plans - Development and Adoption Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0563 /CH0364 Developmental Disabilities Administration and Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Services - Military Families Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 364
Finance
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0600 /CH0370 Chesapeake Bay Trust and Chesapeake Conservation Corps - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 370
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0601 /CH0371 (HB0130) African American Heritage Preservation Program - Reestablishment and Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 371
Budget and Taxation
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0602 /CH0042 (HB0388) Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 42
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0604 /CH0043 (HB0229) Human Relations - Employment Discrimination - Protection for Interns Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 43
Judicial Proceedings
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0605 Aggressive Drunk Driving - Punitive Damages Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0606 /CH0372 (HB0887) Health Insurance - Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Analgesic Drug Products - Coverage Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 372
Finance
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0607 (HB0896/CH0464) Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0697 (HB1053) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup to Evaluate Mental Health Care Delivery on the Eastern Shore Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0705 (HB0236/CH0410) Criminal Law - Assault - First Responders Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0736 /CH0379 (HB0039) Public Safety - Handgun Identification Requirements - Repeal Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379
Judicial Proceedings
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0748 Deer Hunting - Crop Damage Permit - Wild Venison Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0792 /CH0383 (HB1122) Public Health - Nondiscrimination in Access to Anatomical Gifts and Organ Transplantation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 383
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0802 /CH0052 (HB0466/CH0053) Transportation - Dedication of Structures (Hero's Highway Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 52
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0832 (HB1196) Commission on the Long-Term Care Medical Assistance Program Eligibility Determination Process Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Finance
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0843 University System of Maryland - Members of the Armed Forces - Financial Aid Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0853 /CH0387 Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 387
Finance
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0854 State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0863 /CH0124 Watershed Protection and Restoration Programs - Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 124
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0868 /CH0204 (HB1231) Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services and For-Hire Transportation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 204
Finance
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0869 (HB0562/CH0434) Health Insurance - Ambulance Service Providers - Direct Reimbursement - Repeal of Termination Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Finance
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0896 /CH0390 Military Personnel and Veteran-Owned Small Business No-Interest Loan Program and Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 390
Finance
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0910 /CH0208 (HB1253) Motor Vehicle Insurance - Entry-Level Commercial Truck Driver's License Holders - Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 208
Finance
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0915 State Personnel - Selection Test Credits - Eligible Volunteer Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Providers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
4/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
SJ0005 (HJ0005) Natural Resources - Goose and Duck Hunting Seasons - Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 3:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/30/2015 - 3:00 PM
SB0592 /CH0125 (HB0482) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 125
Budget and Taxation
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0594 (HB0488) Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Budget and Taxation
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0772 (HB0942/CH0140) Apprenticeship Pilot Program - Apprenticeship Maryland By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m. (Finance)
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0773 (HB0941/CH0139) Task Force to Study Exemptions from Higher Education Ethics Requirements and Procurement Rules to Facilitate Technology Transfer By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m. (Finance)
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0774 (HB0940/CH0138) Office of the Business Ombudsman - State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
SB0775 (HB0939/CH0137) Proposed Regulations - Determination of Impact on Small Businesses By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
SB0776 (HB0943/CH0141) Economic Competitiveness and Commerce - Restructuring By Request - Other 6 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Finance
3/09/2015 - 2:00 PM
Denotes enacted legislation
Mathias, James N., Jr.
Tenure
First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
Current Assignments
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
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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