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Senator Victor R. Ramirez

Ramirez, Victor R.
District
47
County
Prince George's
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
303 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3745 | 301-858-3745
Toll-free in MD
Fax 301-858-3387
Interim Info
303 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 301-858-3745
Fax 301-858-3387
Contact
victor.ramirez@senate.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 47
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0206 (HB0195)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Landover Hills Town Hall
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0292
Title
Real Property - Land Records - Fraudulent Recordings
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0293
Title
Courts - Jury Service - Excusal
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0294 (HB0198)
Title
Education - Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0295 (HB0197/CH0406)
Title
Prince George's County - Education - Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0313 (HB1004)
Title
Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Underage Individuals at Special Entertainment Events in the 47th Legislative District
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0314 (HB0044)
Title
Special Education - Translations of Individualized Education Programs or Individualized Family Service Plans - Native Language
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0315 /CH0338 (HB0224)
Title
Domestic Violence - 2-Year Protective Order
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0316
Title
Vehicle Laws - Obstruction Hanging From Rearview Mirror - Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0317
Title
Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0474
Title
Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0475
Title
Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0476 (HB0586)
Title
Department of Juvenile Services - Juvenile Court Jurisdiction - Feasibility of Repeal of Excluded Offenses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0477 /CH0354 (HB0606)
Title
Domestic Violence - Persons Eligible for Relief
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0478 (HB0678)
Title
General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Criminal Justice Policy Impact Statements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0479
Title
Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Catastrophic Injury
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0480 (HB0420)
Title
Commission on Rental Housing Stabilization
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0481 (HB1087/CH0347)
Title
Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating System Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0482 /CH0128 (HB0627)
Title
Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Body-Worn Digital Recording Device and Electronic Control Device
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0724 (HB0213)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bladensburg Road Economic Development Project
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0779 (HB0977)
Title
State Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights - Investigatory File and Record of Proceeding
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0780 (HB0258)
Title
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Elizabeth Seton High School Library Renovation
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0810
Title
Higher Education - Programs in Dental Hygiene and Medical Laboratory Technology - Transfer of Students and Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0856
Title
Courts - Juvenile Causes - Informal Adjustment
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0040 (HB0385)
Title
Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
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)
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)
SB0150 /CH0326 (HB0171)
Title
Courts - Child Abuse and Neglect - Waiver of Reunification Efforts (Anayah's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0179 (HB0663)
Title
Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act of 2015
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)
SB0183 /CH0477 (HB0215)
Title
Education - Geographic Cost of Education - Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0209 (HB0392)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0243 (HB0158/CH0403)
Title
State Personnel and Procurement - Service Contracts - Reporting and Audit Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0257 (HB0381)
Title
Agriculture - Nutrient Management - Phosphorus Management Tool
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0258 (HB0514/CH0429)
Title
Maryland Commission on Climate Change
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0269 /CH0335 (HB0225)
Title
Domestic Violence - Additional Relief
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0279 (HB0404)
Title
Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0288 /CH0336 (HB0737/CH0337)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0296 (HB1023)
Title
Public Schools - Thirsty Kids Act
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)
SB0358
Title
Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability Compensation - Reversal or Modification of Award
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0367 (HB0582)
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Selection, Qualifications, and Term of Office
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0373 (HB0377)
Title
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Revisions (Maryland Clean Energy Advancement Act of 2015)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0389 (HB0240)
Title
State Individual Income Tax - Rate Changes
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0390 (HB0344)
Title
Education - Due Process Hearings for Children With Disabilities - Burden of Proof
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)
SB0409 /CH0480 (HB0449/CH0481)
Title
Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing - Regulations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0413 /CH0127 (HB0339)
Title
Vehicle Laws - Race-Based Traffic Stops - Policy and Reporting Requirements
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)
SB0458
Title
Civil Actions - Hydraulic Fracturing Liability Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0471 (HB0949)
Title
Task Force to Study the Provision of Health Care Coverage to Uninsured Marylanders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0487 (HB0641)
Title
Child Care - Providers and Maryland Child Care Subsidy Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0495
Title
Video Lottery Facilities - Table Games - Distribution of Proceeds
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)
SB0498 /CH0037 (HB0462)
Title
Public Safety - Statewide Accounting of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0507
Title
Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0508 /CH0180 (HB0642)
Title
Children - Child Care Facilities, Public Schools, and Nonpublic Schools - Contractors and Subcontractors
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0525 (HB1146)
Title
Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0526 (HB0244/CH0313)
Title
Maryland Second Chance Act of 2015
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)
SB0543
Title
Task Force on Procurement and Cybersecurity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0564 /CH0365 (HB0938)
Title
Prince George's County - Maryland-Washington Regional District - Fairness in Zoning
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)
SB0603 (HB0622)
Title
Correctional Services - Aging Prisoners - Conditional Parole
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)
SB0622 /CH0373
Title
Education - English Language Learner Liaison Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0649 (HB1183/CH0472)
Title
Real Property - Contract for Sale of New Home
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0671 (HB0846/CH0283)
Title
Motor Vehicle Administration - Commercial Driver's License - Program for Veterans and Service Members (Troops to Trucks)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0685 /CH0046 (HB0439)
Title
Family Law - Information and Services for Foster Children and Former Foster Children
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0693 (HB0987)
Title
Environment - Ambient Air Quality Control - Cumulative Air Impact Analysis
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)
SB0761 /CH0382 (HB1105)
Title
Disabled Individuals - Task Force on the Maryland ABLE Program
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)
SB0875 (HB1197)
Title
Real Property - Foreclosure - Owner-Occupied Residential Property - Prohibition on Collection of Deficiency
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0876 (HB1215)
Title
Foreclosure - Indorsement of Debt Instrument, Lost Note Affidavit, and Penalties for False Statements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0877 (HB1195)
Title
Fair Foreclosure Act of 2015
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SJ0002 (HJ0002)
Title
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0061 /CH0004 (HB0050)
Title
Active Armed Forces Member - Exemption From Payment of Fees for Certain Court Records
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0374 /CH0165 (HB0405)
Title
Maryland False Claims Act
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 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)
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
SB0206 (HB0195) Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Landover Hills Town Hall Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 3:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/14/2015 - 3:00 PM
SB0292 Real Property - Land Records - Fraudulent Recordings Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0293 Courts - Jury Service - Excusal Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0294 (HB0198) Education - Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0295 (HB0197/CH0406) Prince George's County - Education - Youth Wellness Leadership Pilot Program Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0313 (HB1004) Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Underage Individuals at Special Entertainment Events in the 47th Legislative District Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0314 (HB0044) Special Education - Translations of Individualized Education Programs or Individualized Family Service Plans - Native Language Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0315 /CH0338 (HB0224) Domestic Violence - 2-Year Protective Order Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 338
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0316 Vehicle Laws - Obstruction Hanging From Rearview Mirror - Enforcement Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0317 Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Judicial Proceedings
SB0474 Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0475 Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0476 (HB0586) Department of Juvenile Services - Juvenile Court Jurisdiction - Feasibility of Repeal of Excluded Offenses Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0477 /CH0354 (HB0606) Domestic Violence - Persons Eligible for Relief Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0478 (HB0678) General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Criminal Justice Policy Impact Statements Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 9:00 a.m.
Rules
3/05/2015 - 9:00 AM
SB0479 Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Catastrophic Injury Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0480 (HB0420) Commission on Rental Housing Stabilization Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0481 (HB1087/CH0347) Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating System Program Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0482 /CH0128 (HB0627) Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Body-Worn Digital Recording Device and Electronic Control Device Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 128
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0724 (HB0213) Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bladensburg Road Economic Development Project Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 3:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/14/2015 - 3:00 PM
SB0779 (HB0977) State Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights - Investigatory File and Record of Proceeding Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0780 (HB0258) Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Elizabeth Seton High School Library Renovation Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 3:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/14/2015 - 3:00 PM
SB0810 Higher Education - Programs in Dental Hygiene and Medical Laboratory Technology - Transfer of Students and Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0856 Courts - Juvenile Causes - Informal Adjustment Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0040 (HB0385) Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/03/2015 - 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
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
SB0150 /CH0326 (HB0171) Courts - Child Abuse and Neglect - Waiver of Reunification Efforts (Anayah's Law) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 326
Judicial Proceedings
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0179 (HB0663) Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act of 2015 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2015 - 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
SB0183 /CH0477 (HB0215) Education - Geographic Cost of Education - Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 477
Budget and Taxation
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
SB0209 (HB0392) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0243 (HB0158/CH0403) State Personnel and Procurement - Service Contracts - Reporting and Audit Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Finance
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0257 (HB0381) Agriculture - Nutrient Management - Phosphorus Management Tool Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Recommitted to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (Senator Pinsky)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0258 (HB0514/CH0429) Maryland Commission on Climate Change Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0269 /CH0335 (HB0225) Domestic Violence - Additional Relief Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 335
Judicial Proceedings
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0279 (HB0404) Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance
Finance
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0288 /CH0336 (HB0737/CH0337) Criminal Procedure - Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable and Elder Adults - Petition to Freeze Assets Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 336
Judicial Proceedings
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
SB0296 (HB1023) Public Schools - Thirsty Kids Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/25/2015 - 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
SB0358 Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability Compensation - Reversal or Modification of Award Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0367 (HB0582) Circuit Court Judges - Selection, Qualifications, and Term of Office Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0373 (HB0377) Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Revisions (Maryland Clean Energy Advancement Act of 2015) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance
Finance
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0389 (HB0240) State Individual Income Tax - Rate Changes Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0390 (HB0344) Education - Due Process Hearings for Children With Disabilities - Burden of Proof 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
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
SB0409 /CH0480 (HB0449/CH0481) Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing - Regulations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 480
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
SB0413 /CH0127 (HB0339) Vehicle Laws - Race-Based Traffic Stops - Policy and Reporting Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 127
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/08/2015 - 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
SB0458 Civil Actions - Hydraulic Fracturing Liability Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0471 (HB0949) Task Force to Study the Provision of Health Care Coverage to Uninsured Marylanders Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0487 (HB0641) Child Care - Providers and Maryland Child Care Subsidy Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0495 Video Lottery Facilities - Table Games - Distribution of Proceeds Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/18/2015 - 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
SB0498 /CH0037 (HB0462) Public Safety - Statewide Accounting of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 37
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0507 Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Referred to interim study by Budget and Taxation
Budget and Taxation
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0508 /CH0180 (HB0642) Children - Child Care Facilities, Public Schools, and Nonpublic Schools - Contractors and Subcontractors Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 180
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0525 (HB1146) Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0526 (HB0244/CH0313) Maryland Second Chance Act of 2015 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Judicial Proceedings
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/01/2015 - 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
SB0543 Task Force on Procurement and Cybersecurity Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Finance
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0564 /CH0365 (HB0938) Prince George's County - Maryland-Washington Regional District - Fairness in Zoning Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 365
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
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
SB0603 (HB0622) Correctional Services - Aging Prisoners - Conditional Parole Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/26/2015 - 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
SB0622 /CH0373 Education - English Language Learner Liaison Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 373
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
4/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0649 (HB1183/CH0472) Real Property - Contract for Sale of New Home Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0671 (HB0846/CH0283) Motor Vehicle Administration - Commercial Driver's License - Program for Veterans and Service Members (Troops to Trucks) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-46)
Judicial Proceedings
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
4/08/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0685 /CH0046 (HB0439) Family Law - Information and Services for Foster Children and Former Foster Children Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 46
Judicial Proceedings
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0693 (HB0987) Environment - Ambient Air Quality Control - Cumulative Air Impact Analysis Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/10/2015 - 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
SB0761 /CH0382 (HB1105) Disabled Individuals - Task Force on the Maryland ABLE Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382
Budget and Taxation
3/18/2015 - 1:30 PM
Appropriations
4/08/2015 - 2:00 PM
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
SB0875 (HB1197) Real Property - Foreclosure - Owner-Occupied Residential Property - Prohibition on Collection of Deficiency Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
SB0876 (HB1215) Foreclosure - Indorsement of Debt Instrument, Lost Note Affidavit, and Penalties for False Statements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0877 (HB1195) Fair Foreclosure Act of 2015 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Judicial Proceedings
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
SJ0002 (HJ0002) United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
4/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0061 /CH0004 (HB0050) Active Armed Forces Member - Exemption From Payment of Fees for Certain Court Records By Request - Other 6 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4
Judicial Proceedings
2/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
3/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
SB0374 /CH0165 (HB0405) Maryland False Claims Act By Request - Other 6 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 165
Judicial Proceedings
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
4/01/2015 - 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
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
Ramirez, Victor R.
Tenure
First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
Current Assignments
2015 Judicial Proceedings Committee
2015 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
2015 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
2015 Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics
2015 Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness
2015 Public Safety and Policing Workgroup
2015 Senate Chair, Workgroup on Death with Dignity
2015 Co-Chair, Legislative Committee, Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus
2005 Maryland Veterans Caucus
Past Senate Service
Finance Committee, 2013-2014; Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2013-2014; Task Force to Study Applicability of the Maryland Prevailing Wage Law, 2013-2014; Senate Special Committee on Ethics Reform, 2012-2014; Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships, 2012-2014; Joint Committee on Welfare Reform, 2011-2014; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2011-2012; Standing Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, 2011-2012; Task Force to Study the Laws and Policies Relating to Representation of Indigent Criminal Defendants by the Office of the Public Defender, 2012-2014.
Past House Service 2003-2011
Deputy Majority Whip, 2007-2011; Judiciary Committee, 2007-2011; Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2007-2011; Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 2007-2011; Tax and Revenue Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2004-2006; Ways and Means Committee, 2003-2006; Finance Resources Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2003-2006; Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2003-2004; Special Committee on Higher Education Affordability and Accessibility, 2003-2004.
Public Service
Chair, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2007-2011; State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings, 2007-2011; Truancy Court Workgroup, 2007-2008; Commission to Study Local Maintenance of Effort [for Education Funding], 2005-2006; Vice Chair, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2003-2006; Co-Chair, Maryland Democratic Hispanic Caucus, 2004-; Steering Committee, Bi-County Task Force on Gang Activity, 2004; Task Force to Study Driver Licensing Documentation, 2003-2004; Metro Center Campus Advisory Council, Prince George's Community College, 2002.
Memberships
Maryland Educators Caucus, 2005-; American Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Hispanic Bar Association; Prince George's County Bar Association.
Biographical Information
Born, San Salvador, El Salvador, July 20, 1974; Northwestern High School, Prince George's County; Frostburg State University, B.A., International Business/Spanish (Senatorial Scholarship all four years of undergraduate study), 1996; St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Florida, J.D., 2001; Teacher, English for non-English speaking adults, 2001-02; Attorney, Law Offices of Victor R. Ramirez, 2002-; Coach, Lewisdale Boys and Girls Club Youth Soccer; Parishioner, St. James Catholic Church, Mount Rainier.
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