Legislation
Delegate Haven Shoemaker

- District
- 5
- County
- Carroll
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Ways and Means Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
- Annapolis Info
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320 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3359 | 410-841-3359
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3359
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320 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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320 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3359 | 410-841-3359
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320 House Office Building
- Contact
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Haven.Shoemaker@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB1049 | Criminal Law - Package Theft (Defense Against Porch Pirates Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1337 | Family Law - Grandparent Visitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1487 (SB0986) | Public Schools - Agricultural Education and Grant Programs | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB1609 | State Agricultural Land Transfer Tax - Application of Nonagricultural Use Reduction and Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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HB0197 | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0225 | Gaming - Sports Wagering - Implementation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0352 (SB0029) | Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence (Wade's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0366 | General Assembly - Term Limits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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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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HB0436 /CH0207 | Task Force on the Economic Future of Western Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 207 |
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HB0514 (SB0398) | Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB0521 /CH0231 (SB0583/CH0232) | Maryland Small Business Innovation Research Technical Assistance Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 231 |
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HB0526 | Higher Education - Differential Tuition - Notification and Income Tax Subtraction Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) |
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HB0545 /CH0243 (SB0189/CH0244) | State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – Cease and Desist Orders and Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 243 |
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HB0562 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel (First Responders Tax Benefit Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0578 | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Participation in Program - Volunteer First Responders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0618 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Firearm Safety Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0632 (SB1054) | Vehicle Laws - Registration - Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0723 | Task Force to Evaluate Existing School Civic Literacy Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0766 (SB0700/CH0642) | Property Tax Credit - Disabled Military Personnel and Surviving Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0769 (SB0133) | Education - High School Students - Graduation and Attendance Credit for Vocational Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0770 | Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts - Deposits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0802 | Civil Actions - Civil Immunity - Educator Intervention in Student Violence (Good Teacher Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0820 | Child Abuse and Neglect - Training of Health Care Professionals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0832 | General Assembly - Term Limits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0834 | Juvenile Law - Juvenile Court Jurisdiction - Attempted Carjacking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0858 /CH0347 (SB0249/CH0348) | Courts - Documentary Evidence - Protective Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 347 |
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HB0869 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0898 | Protective Body Armor Fund - Expansion - First Responders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0908 (SB0404) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Verification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0913 (SB0631) | Income Tax Standard Deduction – Alteration and Cost of Living | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0914 (SB0674) | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0940 | Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0958 | Legislative Districts - Single-Member Delegate Districts (One Person One Vote Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0967 | Task Force to Study Privatization of the University of Maryland Medical System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0968 | Regulated Firearms - Straw Purchase - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1009 (SB0889) | Adjudicatory Hearings - Attorney Security Passes for Attorneys in Good Standing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1103 (SB0924) | Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1109 (SB0109) | Disabled Active Duty Service Members, Disabled Veterans, and Surviving Spouses - Exemption From Property Tax and Other Charges and Refunds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1153 (SB0892) | Public Schools – Mathematics Credit – College Preparatory Computer Science or Computer Programming Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1195 (SB0894) | County Boards of Education - Computer Science Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1197 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1198 | Income Tax Credit - Small Businesses - Student Interns | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1211 | Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance in a Private Place or of a Private Area | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1265 | Correctional Services - Murder - Diminution Credits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1266 | Child Support - Modification - Credit Toward Arrearage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1267 | Public Safety – Handgun Permit – Church Property (Worshipper Protection Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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HB1275 | Correctional Services - Inmate Release (Suzanne Jones Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1288 (SB0290) | Criminal Procedure - Forfeiture of Firearms - Sale to Dealer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1289 | Criminal Procedure - Victims and Victims' Representatives - Plea Agreements (The Victim Empowerment in Plea Deals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1299 | Public Health - Abortions - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1302 | Criminal Law - Felony Second-Degree Assault - Emergency Medical Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1325 | Crimes of Violence - Parole (Stopping Dangerous and Violent Criminals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1348 | Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registration - Indecent Exposure by Inmate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1352 | Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Coercive Control | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1357 | Criminal Law - Felony Second-Degree Assault | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1387 | Certificates for Involuntary Admission - Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1407 | Primary and Secondary Education – Student Discipline (Right to Teach Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1411 | Correctional Services – Transfers to Federal Authorities – Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders from Violent Crime Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1412 | Public Health - Abortions - Methods | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1446 /CH0475 (SB0350/CH0476) | State Real Estate Commission - Continuing Education Requirements - Ethics and Professionalism | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 475 |
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HB1460 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1462 /CH0478 (SB0477/CH0479) | Public Health - Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 478 |
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HB1466 | Labor and Employment - Employment Contracts - Intellectual Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1489 (SB0975) | Governmental Entities - Authorization to Bank With Credit Unions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1491 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1495 | Legislative Districts - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1497 | Crimes - Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus While Committing Sexual Crime | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1499 | Education - Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Curriculum | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1503 | Election Law - Congressional Representatives - Residence Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1551 | Health Practitioners - Minor Patients - Child Abuse Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1624 | Primary and Secondary Schools - Alternative School Options (Right to Learn Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1631 (SB1030) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1644 | Inspector General for Education - Powers and Duties - Alterations (Accountability in Education Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1645 | Criminal Procedure – Registered Sex Offenders – Entry Onto School Property (Predator–Free Schools Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HJ0002 | Exposure to Pornography - Public Health Crisis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HJ0005 | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Congressional Term Limits Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HJ0011 | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0341 (SB0266) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0342 (SB0278) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0346 (SB0284) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0347 (SB0275) | Education - Community and Local Accountability for Struggling Schools (CLASS) Act of 2020 - Innovation Schools | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0349 /CH0176 (SB0280/CH0177) | Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 176 |
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HB0350 (SB0269) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0356 (SB0273) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0357 (SB0271) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0358 (SB0268) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0360 (SB0283) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0361 (SB0279) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0362 /CH0180 (SB0282/CH0181) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 180 |
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Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Carroll County Agriculture Center | Introduced | Carroll | $500,000 | $0 | |||||
Historical Society of Carroll County | Introduced | Carroll | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 | ||||
Penn-Mar Human Services and Change | Introduced | Carroll | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Westminster Rescue Mission | Introduced | Carroll | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2017 Minority Parliamentarian
- 2015 Ways and Means Committee
- 2015 Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2017 Election Law Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 2017 Chair, Carroll County Delegation
- Past House Service
- Finance Resources Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2015-2017.
- Public Service
- Carroll County Commissioner, 2010-2014; Mayor of Hampstead, 2003-2010; Hampstead Town Councilman, 1997-2003; Hampstead Planning & Zoning Commission, ex officio, 1997-2003; Hampstead Ethics Commission, 1995-1997; Carroll County Economic Development Commission, 2006-2010; Carroll Chapter of the Maryland Municipal League, President, 2001-2007.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2015-; Maryland Bar Association, 1992-; Carroll County Bar Association, Board of Directors; Carroll County Chamber of Commerce; Hampstead Business Association; Hampstead Lions Club; 29th Division Association; Westminster Baptist Church.
- Awards
- Haven Shoemaker Day in Hampstead, 2010-; Northern News Award, 2011-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, January 26, 1965; Northeast High School, North East, Maryland 1983; University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A. Political Science, 1987; Army National Guard 1987-89; Widener University School of Law, J.D. 1992; Law Office of Haven Shoemaker, Hampstead, MD, 1994 -; Married. One child.
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