Legislation
Delegate Sheila Ruth

- District
- 44B
- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Environment and Transportation Committee
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Environment and Transportation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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311 House Office Building
6 Bladen St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3802 | 301-858-3802
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3802
Fax 410-841-3537 | 301-858-3537
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311 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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311 House Office Building
6 Bladen St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3802 | 301-858-3802
Fax 410-841-3537 | 301-858-3537
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311 House Office Building
- Contact
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sheila.ruth@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB1258 | Historic Motor Vehicles - Exemption From Emissions Inspections - Limitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HJ0010 (SJ0002) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Democracy Amendment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0013 (SB0028) | Solid Waste Management - Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0111 (SB0734) | Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Finance |
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HB0200 /CH0106 (SB0859/CH0107) | Vehicle Laws - Registration Plate Frames and Borders - Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 106 |
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HB0209 (SB0313) | Plastic Bag Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance |
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HB0230 /CH0114 (SB0199/CH0115) | Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 114 |
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HB0231 /CH0116 (SB0530/CH0117) | Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 116 |
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HB0406 (SB0627) | Crimes - Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0557 /CH0252 (SB0607/CH0253) | Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 |
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HB0620 /CH0278 | Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Security Screening Checkpoint - Charitable Donations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 278 |
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HB0748 /CH0310 | Transportation - Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 310 |
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HB0863 | Natural Resources – Organized Killing Contests – Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0912 (SB0638) | Maryland Child Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0981 | County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Certification and Use in Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0986 (SB0662) | State Child Welfare System - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1042 (SB0884) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retiree Benefits - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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HB1081 (SB0873) | Health Facilities - Hospitals - Medical Debt Protection | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1125 (SB0613) | Public Financing Act – Candidate and Matching Fund Revisions (Maryland Fair Elections Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1149 (SB1013) | Department of Housing and Community Development - Social Housing Subprogram (Social Housing Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1208 /CH0017 | Telehealth – Mental Health and Chronic Condition Management Services – Coverage and Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 17 |
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HB1224 (SB0685) | Electricity and Gas – Energy Suppliers – Assisted Customers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1278 | Voice Over Internet Protocol - Robocalls - Customer Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1312 (SB0841) | Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Industrial Poultry Operations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB1317 (SB0953) | Medical Cannabis - Dispensary Grower-Processor License | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1355 (SB1051) | Public Safety - Interjurisdictional Policing Grant Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1404 | Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure – Requirements (Conflicts of Interest Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1420 /CH0470 (SB0875) | Hospitals - Financial Assistance Policies and Bill Collections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 470 |
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HB1425 (SB0926) | Climate Solutions Act of 2020 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1450 | Education - Food Waste Grant Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1463 | Correctional Services - Inmates - Intake and Release Requirements (Reentry Success Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1465 (SB0955) | Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1490 | Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets (Clean Buildings Jobs Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1504 (SB1015) | Task Force to Study Access to Mental Health Care in Higher Education | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1534 | Department of Agriculture - Urban Agriculture Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1543 (SB0912) | Environment – Climate Crisis and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1553 (SB0077/CH0514) | Identification Cards and Driver's License Renewals - Inmates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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- Tenure
- Member of the Maryland House of Delegates since January 31, 2020.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2020 Environment Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2020 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- Memberships
- Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee, 2018-; President, Mid-Atlantic Book Publishers Association, 2004-2008; Founder, Baltimore County Progressive Democrats Club; Baltimore City/County Chapter, Our Revolution; Board of Directors, Get Money Out - Maryland; Vice-President, Cybils Book Awards (childrens' books).
- Biographical Information
- Born in 1964.; University of Maryland University College, 1982-87; Villa Julie College, B.S., Liberal Arts and Technology, 1995; Self-employed website developer, 1995 -; Publishing systems programmer, Attis Publishing Services, 1987-89; Computer specialist, U.S. Government Accountability Office, 1982-92; Computer analyst, Stevenson University, 1992-94 (website developer, 1995; website technologies instructor, 1999); President, Imaginator Press, 2003 -; Married; one son.
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