Legislation
Delegate Shawn Z. Tarrant

- District
- 40
- County
- Baltimore City
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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151 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone: 410-841-3545
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3279
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151 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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2901 Druid Park Drive
Suite 200 D & E
Baltimore, MD 21215 -
Phone 410-728-0361
Fax 410-728-6949
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2901 Druid Park Drive
- Contact
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shawn.tarrant@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) | Title | Sponsorship Type | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB0065 | Criminal Law - Harassment - Penalties and Prohibition Applied to Neighborhood Watch | Primary | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0066 | Local Government - Dog Licenses - Required | Primary | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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HB0089 | Health - Reports Relating to Dog Bites - Required Information | Primary | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0497 (SB0502) | Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Skatepark of Baltimore at Roosevelt Park | Primary | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0640 | Labor and Employment - Intern Transportation Costs - Reimbursement by Employers | Primary | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0797 (SB0690) | Life Insurance and Annuities - Duty to Search Death Master File and Locate Beneficiaries | Primary | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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HB0799 (SB0703) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Children's Dental Health Month | Primary | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1127 (SB0884/CH0204) | Health Insurance - Incentives for Health Care Practitioners | Primary | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1257 (SB0592/CH0181) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Community Health Workers - Certification and Reimbursement | Primary | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1342 (SB0507) | Workers' Compensation - Reimbursement for Repackaged and Relabeled Drugs - Fee Schedule and Requirements | Primary | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB1554 (SB1113) | Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Transfer of License | Primary | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0166 (SB0449) | State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0187 | Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Wages | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0203 (SB0036) | State and County Governments - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State and County Building Grounds | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0229 /CH0391 | Public Health - Child Care Products Containing Flame-Retardant Chemicals - TDCPP - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 391 |
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HB0243 /CH0591 | Vehicle Laws - Unauthorized Use of Rented Motor Vehicle - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 591 |
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HB0251 /CH0258 (SB0320/CH0154) | State Board of Nursing - Electrology Practice Committee - Membership | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 258 |
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HB0273 (SB0262) | Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Safety Net Act of 2014 | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0301 (SB0413/CH0496) | Health Occupations - Dentists With Permits to Dispense Dental Products - Exclusion From Maryland Pharmacy Act | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0303 /CH0593 (SB0412) | Health Occupations - Licensed Dentists Who Dispense Antibiotics - Exclusion From Maryland Pharmacy Act | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 593 |
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HB0365 /CH0225 (SB0254) | Public Safety - Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Funds - Distribution | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 225 |
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HB0377 | State Retirement and Pension System - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Employees - Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Criminal Conviction | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0402 /CH0399 (SB0314/CH0153) | Health Occupations - State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399 |
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HB0410 (SB0376) | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Subsequent Conviction or Pending Criminal Proceeding | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Third Reading Failed (69-65) |
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HB0437 (SB0416/CH0163) | Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers - Repeal of Termination Date | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0443 (SB0589) | Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB0469 | Speed Monitoring Systems - School Zones - Days of Operation | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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HB0473 (SB0787) | Economic Development - Green Business Incentive Zones | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB0475 (SB0588) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - South Asian American Heritage Day | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0481 | Office of the Inspector General - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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HB0482 /CH0600 (SB0455) | Higher Education - Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Tuition Exemption | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 600 |
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HB0483 | State Government - Inspector General | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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HB0488 (SB0084/CH0016) | Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - Name Change | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0543 (SB0594) | Hepatitis C - Opportunity for Testing and Follow-Up Health Care | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0549 /CH0602 | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Juneteenth National Freedom Day | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 602 |
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HB0593 (SB0415/CH0497) | Morticians and Funeral Directors - Pre-Need Contracts | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0613 (SB0500) | Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Druid Hill Park at Auchentoroly Terrace | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0617 | State Government - Refund of Fees - Policy | Co-Sponsor | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0625 /CH0068 (SB0641/CH0067) | Kathleen A. Mathias Oral Chemotherapy Improvement Act of 2014 | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 68 |
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HB0631 (SB1030) | Forfeiture of Bail Bonds | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0632 (SB0484) | Procurement - Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0658 /CH0102 | Joint Committee on Transparency and Open Government - Study on Appeals Under the Maryland Public Information Act | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 102 |
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HB0693 /CH0610 (SB0504) | Health Insurance - Essential Health Benefits - Pediatric Dental Benefits | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 610 |
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HB0725 (SB0883) | State-Owned Airport Concessionaire Employees - Payment of Wages and Other Rights | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0741 /CH0533 (SB0601/CH0532) | Business and Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 533 |
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HB0743 /CH0537 (SB0604/CH0536) | Income Tax Forms - Graphical Representation of General Fund Expenditures | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537 |
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HB0792 (SB0695) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Dental Services for Postpartum Women - Coverage | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0793 (SB0952/CH0363) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Pharmacy Contracts - Maximum Allowable Cost Pricing | Co-Sponsor | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0813 /CH0427 (SB0795) | Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness | Co-Sponsor | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 427 |
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HB0817 | Gaming - Video Lottery Operation License - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Co-Sponsor | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2013- Chief Deputy Majority Whip
- 2007- Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2011- Government Operations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2007- Insurance Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2007- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- Past House Service
- Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee , 2007-2010.
- Public Service
- Task Force to Study Access to Pharmacy Services in Maryland, 2014-; Task Force to Study Food Allergy Awareness, Food Safety, and Food Servide Facility Letter Grading, 2013-; Health Care Delivery Reform Subcommittee, Health Care Reform Coordinating Council, 2011-; Secretary, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2008-2010; Pimlico Community Development Authority, 2009-; Workgroup on Cultural Competency and Workforce Development for Mental Health Professionals, 2007-2008.
- Memberships
- Second Vice Chair, Maryland Democratic Party, 2006-2008; President, Ashburton Area Association (Vice President, 1994-99), 1999-2006; Life Member, Norfolk State Alumni Association, 1989-; Board Member, Parent Teacher Organization, Mt. Washington Elementary School (five terms); Kappa Alpha Psi.
- Awards
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference , 2011; Legislative Award, The Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi) , 2011; Valued Hours Award, Fullwood Foundation , 2010; Community Citation, Mayor of Baltimore , 2003.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Freeport, New York, July 30, 1965 ; Norfolk State University, B.S., Finance and Marketing, 1988 ; Region Director, State Government Operations, Bristol-Myers Squibb, 1992-2009 ; Program Director, MCO, Managed Care Operations, 2011- ; Member, Union Baptist Church, Board of Deacons, 1996- ; Married, Two children .
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