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Senator Bryan W. Simonaire

Simonaire, Bryan W.
District
31
County
Anne Arundel
Committee Assignment(s)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
Executive Nominations Committee
Rules Committee
Annapolis Info
423 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3658 | 301-858-3658
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3658
Fax 410-841-3586 | 301-858-3586
Interim Info
423 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3658 | 301-858-3658
Fax 410-841-3586 | 301-858-3586
Contact
bryan.simonaire@senate.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 31
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0007 /CH0182 (HB0186/CH0181)
Title
Courts - Court Dog Program - Veterans Treatment Courts
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0164 /CH0137 (HB0605/CH0136)
Title
Veterans - Behavioral Health Services - Mental Health First Aid
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0180 /CH0339 (HB0604/CH0338)
Title
Funeral Establishments and Crematories – Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans – Notification, Disposition, and Reporting
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0233
Title
Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Envelope Prohibitions, Ballot Status Information, and Signature Verification
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0243
Title
Public High Schools - Health Education - Gambling Dangers and Addiction
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0261 (HB0662)
Title
Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit for Business Entities - State of Emergency
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0284 /CH0308 (HB0660/CH0307)
Title
Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0296
Title
Election Law – Campaign Finance – Protection of Contributor Information
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0338 /CH0310 (HB0563/CH0309)
Title
Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans (Pets for Vets Act of 2021)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0510
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Sale of Sewing Items
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0773
Title
Constitutional Amendment - General Assembly - Standing Committee Appointments
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0944 /CH0230 (HB1136/CH0229)
Title
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Annual Fees
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0001 /CH0042 (HB0001/CH0041)
Title
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Funding
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0027
Title
Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0066 /CH0074 (HB0097)
Title
Department of Housing and Community Development - Office of Statewide Broadband - Established (Digital Connectivity Act of 2021)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0069 (HB0879)
Title
Cybersecurity Coordination and Operations - Establishment and Reporting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0108
Title
Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0258 (HB0591)
Title
Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veterans
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0304 (HB0280/CH0631)
Title
Maryland Recycling Act - Recyclable Materials and Resource Recovery Facilities - Alterations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0318 /CH0296 (HB1134/CH0295)
Title
Natural Resources - Fishing and Hunting Rights
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0487 (HB0900)
Title
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0490 /CH0668 (HB0680)
Title
Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Chief Inspector
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0560
Title
Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0712
Title
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0713
Title
Election Law – Theft or Destruction of Campaign Signs – Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0838
Title
Election Law – Polling Places – Proof of Identity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0852
Title
Crimes - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2021)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0865
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Service Transporters - Reimbursement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0869
Title
Statewide Transit Plan – Western Maryland MARC Rail Extension Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0887 /CH0211 (HB1137/CH0210)
Title
Property Tax Credit – Business Entities – State of Emergency
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0946 /CH0688 (HB1364/CH0687)
Title
Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
SB0496 /CH0039 (HB0612)
Title
Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families (RELIEF) Act
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0007 /CH0182 (HB0186/CH0181) Courts - Court Dog Program - Veterans Treatment Courts Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 182
Judicial Proceedings
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
SB0164 /CH0137 (HB0605/CH0136) Veterans - Behavioral Health Services - Mental Health First Aid Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137
Finance
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0180 /CH0339 (HB0604/CH0338) Funeral Establishments and Crematories – Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans – Notification, Disposition, and Reporting Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 339
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0233 Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Envelope Prohibitions, Ballot Status Information, and Signature Verification Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 11:00 a.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/18/2021 - 11:00 AM
SB0243 Public High Schools - Health Education - Gambling Dangers and Addiction Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/20 at 3:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
1/20/2021 - 3:00 PM
SB0261 (HB0662) Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit for Business Entities - State of Emergency Primary 1 2 In the House - Rereferred to Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
1/21/2021 - 11:00 AM
Ways and Means
SB0284 /CH0308 (HB0660/CH0307) Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/02/2021 - 2:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
SB0296 Election Law – Campaign Finance – Protection of Contributor Information Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/23 at 1:30 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/04/2021 - 11:00 AM
Ways and Means
3/23/2021 - 1:30 PM
SB0338 /CH0310 (HB0563/CH0309) Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans (Pets for Vets Act of 2021) Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/02/2021 - 2:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
SB0510 Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Sale of Sewing Items Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/25 at 1:30 p.m.
Budget and Taxation
2/03/2021 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
3/25/2021 - 1:30 PM
SB0773 Constitutional Amendment - General Assembly - Standing Committee Appointments Primary 1 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Senate Rules
Rules
3/05/2021 - 11:30 AM
SB0944 /CH0230 (HB1136/CH0229) Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Annual Fees Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 230
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/05/2021 - 2:00 PM
Economic Matters
SB0001 /CH0042 (HB0001/CH0041) Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Funding Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 42
Budget and Taxation
1/21/2021 - 11:00 AM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Appropriations
3/05/2021 - 12:00 PM
SB0027 Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/02/2021 - 1:00 PM
SB0066 /CH0074 (HB0097) Department of Housing and Community Development - Office of Statewide Broadband - Established (Digital Connectivity Act of 2021) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/09/2021 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
Economic Matters
SB0069 (HB0879) Cybersecurity Coordination and Operations - Establishment and Reporting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/02/2021 - 2:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
4/01/2021 - 1:30 PM
SB0108 Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 11:00 a.m.
Judicial Proceedings
1/19/2021 - 11:00 AM
SB0258 (HB0591) Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veterans Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 1/14 at 11:00 a.m.
Budget and Taxation
1/14/2021 - 11:00 AM
SB0304 (HB0280/CH0631) Maryland Recycling Act - Recyclable Materials and Resource Recovery Facilities - Alterations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation and Economic Matters
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
1/21/2021 - 11:00 AM
Environment and Transportation
Economic Matters
SB0318 /CH0296 (HB1134/CH0295) Natural Resources - Fishing and Hunting Rights Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 296
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2/10/2021 - 1:00 PM
Environment and Transportation
SB0487 (HB0900) Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB0490 /CH0668 (HB0680) Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Chief Inspector Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 668
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/05/2021 - 2:00 PM
Economic Matters
4/05/2021 - 5:00 PM
SB0560 Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/17/2021 - 1:00 PM
SB0712 Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 2:30 p.m.
Judicial Proceedings
2/23/2021 - 2:30 PM
SB0713 Election Law – Theft or Destruction of Campaign Signs – Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/03/2021 - 1:30 PM
SB0838 Election Law – Polling Places – Proof of Identity Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/03/2021 - 1:30 PM
SB0852 Crimes - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2021) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Judicial Proceedings
3/03/2021 - 12:30 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0865 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Service Transporters - Reimbursement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/10/2021 - 1:00 PM
SB0869 Statewide Transit Plan – Western Maryland MARC Rail Extension Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance
3/10/2021 - 1:00 PM
SB0887 /CH0211 (HB1137/CH0210) Property Tax Credit – Business Entities – State of Emergency Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211
Budget and Taxation
3/03/2021 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
SB0946 /CH0688 (HB1364/CH0687) Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 688
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/16/2021 - 1:00 PM
Rules and Executive Nominations
SB0496 /CH0039 (HB0612) Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families (RELIEF) Act By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39
Budget and Taxation
1/26/2021 - 1:00 PM
Ways and Means
2/09/2021 - 1:30 PM
Economic Matters
Denotes enacted legislation
Legislative Bond Initiatives
Project Name
Marley Neck School Center
Status
Withdrawn
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
Simonaire
County
Anne Arundel
Amount Requested
$50,000
House Initiative
Senate Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$0
Project Name
Northeast High School Physical Endurance Training Course
Status
Introduced
House Sponsors
Kipke
Senate Sponsors
Simonaire
County
Anne Arundel
Amount Requested
$100,000
House Initiative
$100,000
Senate Initiative
Other Funding
Total Funding
$100,000
Project Name Status House Sponsors Senate Sponsors County Amount Requested House Initiative Senate Initiative Other Funding Total Funding
Marley Neck School Center Withdrawn
Simonaire
Anne Arundel $50,000 $0
Northeast High School Physical Endurance Training Course Introduced
Kipke
Simonaire
Anne Arundel $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Simonaire, Bryan W.
Tenure
First elected to the Senate in 2006. Member of the Senate since 2007.
Current Assignments
2020 Minority Leader
2011- Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
2019 Chair, Alcohol Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
2021 Rules Committee
2020 Legislative Policy Committee
2021 Executive Nominations Committee
2020 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
2020 Spending Affordability Committee
2011- Joint Committee on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Bays Critical Area
2021 Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission
2007 Maryland Veterans Caucus
Past Senate Service
Health Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2019; Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2015-2019; Health Occupations Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015; Senate Special Committee on Ethics Reform, 2012-2014; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2007-2010; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015.
Public Service
Maryland Cybersecurity Council, 2017-; Maryland Health and Human Services Referral Board, 2017-2018; Governor's Family Violence Council, 2008-2017.
Memberships
Legislative Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Maryland Wing, 2009; Taxpayers Protection Caucus, 2008-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2007-; Pasadena Kiwanis, 2007-; Board of Directors, North County Republican Club, 2005-2006; Upsilon Pi Epsilon (computer science honor society), 1993-; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; National Rifle Association.
Awards
Legislator of the Year, American Legion Department of Maryland, 2019.
Biographical Information
Born, Baltimore, Maryland, September 6, 1963; Bob Jones University, B.S., Computer Science, 1985; Loyola College, M.S., Engineering Science (Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Computer Science Honor Society), 2005; Computer Systems Engineer, Westinghouse, 1985-94; Senior Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corp., 1995- present; Founder, Heroes-at-Home, 2002-; Creator, Simonaire Santas for Abused Children; Married; seven children.
Last Updated: 8/11/2021 1:30 PM
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