Legislation
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr.
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- 23B
- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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101 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3488 | 301-858-3488
Toll-free in MD
Fax 301-858-3495
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101 House Office Building
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101 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 301-858-3488
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101 House Office Building
- Contact
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joseph.vallario@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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| HB0688 (SB0488) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Senior Center | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1144 (SB0754) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Volunteer Fire Department | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1153 (SB0753) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Liberty Sports Park | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1195 (SB0756) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Maryland Intergenerational Family Life Center | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1447 | Ignition Interlock System Program - Administrative Offenses - Out-of-State Licensed Drivers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1448 /CH0792 | Clerks of the Courts - Traffic Fines - Installment Payments | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 792 |
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| HB1451 /CH0458 (SB0767/CH0459) | Criminal Injuries Compensation - Acts Involving Operation of Vessel or Motor Vehicle | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 458 |
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| HB1520 (SB0766) | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release Services Program - Victim Notification | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1535 | Courts - Fines - Deferred Payment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1559 | Court Records - Unserved Arrest Warrant and Charging Document - Inspection by Attorney | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1581 (SB0030) | Health Care Malpractice Qualified Expert – Limitation on Testimony in Personal Injury Claims | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1583 (SB0723) | Board of Public Works - Erroneously Convicted Individual - Restitution | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1585 (SB0511) | Civil Actions - Active Duty Service Members - Electronic Deposition and Testimony | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1630 /CH0409 | Higher Education - James Proctor Scholarship Program - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409 |
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| HB1779 | Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) | Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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| HB0122 (SB0938) | Criminal Procedure - Sentencing Guidelines - Previously Adjudicated Delinquent | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Recommitted to Judiciary (Delegate Vallario) |
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| HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015) | Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21 |
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| HB0314 (SB0431) | Criminal Procedure - Cell Site Simulator Technology | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (41-3) |
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| HB0317 (SB0260) | State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575) | Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 574 |
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| HB0372 /CH0352 (SB0277/CH0351) | Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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| HB0488 | Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0547 /CH0555 (SB0373/CH0556) | Education – Head Start Program – Annual Appropriation (The Ulysses Currie Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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| HB0548 (SB1073) | Privately Owned Transportation Projects - Construction and Authorization to Use State-Owned Rights-of-Way and Property - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0559 (SB0489) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Boys and Girls Club Sports Park | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0637 (SB1004) | Counties - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Hearing and Approval Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0638 (SB1005) | Counties and Municipalities - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0651 | Vehicle Laws - Smoking Marijuana in Vehicles - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0664 (SB0543) | Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0679 /CH0035 | County Boards of Education - Length of School Year - Adjustments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35 |
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| HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236) | Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0797 /CH0254 (SB0598/CH0255) | Correctional Services - Inmates - Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 |
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| HB0819 /CH0253 (SB0741) | Public Safety – Handgun Permit Review Board – Appeals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253 |
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| HB0846 (SB0249) | Inmates - Life Imprisonment - Parole Reform | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0888 (SB0707/CH0252) | Criminal Law – Firearm Crimes – Rapid Fire Trigger Activator | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0953 (SB0456) | Tobacco Products - Minimum Age and Civil Fines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) |
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| HB1006 (SB0487) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Emergency Operations Center | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1057 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Denial of Petition Without Hearing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (44-0) |
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| HB1062 (SB0827) | Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Appointment of a Special Advisor – Development of a Remedial Plan (HBCU Equity Act of 2018) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:15 p.m. |
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| HB1089 (SB0894) | Metro Oversight Enhancement Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0) |
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| HB1154 | Teachers and Teacher Preparation Programs - Bilingual Certification and Instruction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1167 (SB1011) | Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1194 (SB1023) | Health – Drug Cost Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance |
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| HB1225 (SB0987) | Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication is Reversed | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation |
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| HB1400 /CH0307 | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program – Employees of Qualifying Organizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307 |
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| HB1476 | Education - Supplemental Prekindergarten Grant - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1483 /CH0287 | Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287 |
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| HB1515 | Public Safety - Length of Service Award Programs - Statewide Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1554 /CH0406 | Child Support - Payment Incentive Program Expansion Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 406 |
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| HB1556 | Public-Private Partnerships - Public Notice of Solicitations and Approval of Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1595 | Education - Per Pupil Adequacy Target Grant - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB1626 | Public Information Act - Motor Vehicle Administration - Warrant or Subpoena for Personal Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357) | Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed |
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| HJ0011 (SJ0007) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 1974. Member of the House January 8, 1975 to January 14, 2015, representing District 27A, Calvert & Prince George's Counties. Representing District 23B, Prince George's County, beginning January 14, 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 1993- Chair, Judiciary Committee (Member, 1975-)
- 1993- House Committee on Rules & Executive Nominations
- 1993- Legislative Policy Committee
- Past House Service
- Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2002, 1996; Special Committee on Gaming, 2001; Task Force to Study the Laws and Policies Relating to Representation of Indigent Criminal Defendants by the Office of the Public Defender, 2012-2014.
- Public Service
- Task Force to Study the Laws and Policies relating to Representation of Indigent Criminal Defendants by the Office of the Public Defender, 2012-2014; Article 27 (crimes & punishments) Revision Committee, 2004-2008; Law and Criminal Justice Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-; Co-Chair, Task Force to Examine Crime Victims' Rights Laws in Maryland, 1996-2003; Anti-Terrorism Workgroup, 2001-2002; Commission on Juvenile Justice Jurisdiction, 1998-2001; Council on Jury Use and Management, 1999-2000; Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, 1999-; Maryland Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, 1996-1999; Sentencing Guidelines Advisory Board, 1993-1999; Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board, 1991-1996; Governor's Commission on Gun Violence, 1995; Joint Executive-Legislative Task Force to Study Commercial Gaming Activities in Maryland, 1995; Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, 1994-2015; Joint Task Force on Maryland's Procurement Law, 1993-1994; Court of Appeals Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1993-; Drunk and Drugged Driving Task Force, 1988-1990; Task Force on Crime, 1976-1977; Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation; Past Chair, Prince George's County Delegation.
- Memberships
- Maryland Rural Caucus, 2002-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2001-; Order of Sons of Italy; American Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Prince George's County Bar Association; Past President, Prince George's County Criminal Trial Lawyers Association; Inactive Member, Painters Local Union no. 1773.
- Awards
- Robert C. Heeney Award, Criminal Law Section, Maryland State Bar Association , 2010; Legacy of Excellence in Litigation, University of Baltimore School of Law , 2006; Legislative Award, Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence , 1999; Most Valuable Legislator Award, Stephanie Roper Committee , 1994.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Washington, DC, March 4, 1937; Washington, D.C. Parochial Schools; Benjamin Franklin University, B.C.S., Commercial Science and M.C.S., Commercial Science, 1959; Eastern College; Mt. Vernon School of Law, University of Baltimore, LL.B., J.D., 1963; Attorney; Married; six children, twenty-one grandchildren.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:30 PM