Legislation
Delegate Melissa Wells
- District
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- County
- Baltimore City
- 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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151 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3545 | 301-858-3545
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3545
Fax 410-841-3279 | 302-858-3279
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151 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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151 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3545 | 301-858-3545
Fax 410-841-3279 | 302-858-3279
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151 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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melissa.wells@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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| HB0151 /CH0146 | Real Property - Residential Leases - Notification of Rent Increases | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146 |
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| HB0152 /CH0519 | Department of Agriculture - Urban Agriculture Grant Programs - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 519 |
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| HB0153 /CH0765 (SB0031/CH0764) | Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Student Members and Task Force to Study Compensation and Student Members | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 765 |
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| HB0154 (SB0924) | Workgroup to Study the Impact of Court-Mandated Fines and Fees | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/25 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| HB0270 | Film Production Activity Income Tax Credit - Alterations and Maryland Entertainment Council | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (43-4) |
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| HB0303 (SB0757) | Baltimore City - Air Conditioning in Residential Rental Units | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0392 | Financial Institutions - Maryland Community Reinvestment Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0746 (SB0544) | Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Waiting Period | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0805 | Department of Human Services - Office of African American Affairs - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1076 (SB0603) | Real Property - Residential Leases - Fee in Lieu of Security Deposit | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1234 (SB0735) | Workgroup to Study the Wages of Education Support Professionals | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB1235 (SB0651/CH0585) | Real Estate - Real Estate Brokerage Services and Termination of Residential Real Estate Contracts (The Anthony Moorman Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0004 /CH0728 (SB0129/CH0729) | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 728 |
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| HB0191 | Income Tax - Payments of Fines, Penalties, and Other Amounts - Addition Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (35-12) |
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| HB0192 /CH0166 (SB0269/CH0167) | Currency - Campaign Finance Prohibitions - Disclosures by Financial Institutions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 166 |
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| HB0211 | Rental Housing Fund, Calculation of Taxable Income, and Transfer Tax - Alterations (Affordable Housing Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0231 | Baltimore City - Property Taxes - Authority to Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0255 (SB0260) | Maryland Paint Stewardship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (35-12) |
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| HB0275 (SB0247) | State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, and Graduate Assistants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0283 /CH0253 (SB0460/CH0252) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253 |
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| HB0299 | Environment - Synthetic Turf - Chain of Custody | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0305 (SB0308) | Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0337 | Income Tax – Capital Gains, Dividends, and Foreign–Derived Intangible Income – Alterations (Investing in Marylanders Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0339 /CH0011 (SB0478/CH0012) | Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Reporting and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11 |
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| HB0361 | Certificates of Birth - Issuance of New Certificates - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0404 /CH0530 | Property Tax - Local Homeowners' Credit Supplement - Limitation on Combined Gross Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 |
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| HB0412 | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Consent and Second-Degree Rape | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0491 (SB0465) | Transportation – Commission to Study Establishing a Baltimore Regional Transit Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0493 | Department of Commerce - Office of Climate Change Assistance for Small Businesses - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0523 (SB0759) | Correctional Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0525 /CH0779 | Outdoor Preschool License Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 779 |
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| HB0535 /CH0151 (SB0379/CH0152) | Election Law - Ballot Issuance, Processing, and Reporting Procedures and 2024 Primary Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151 |
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| HB0540 | Income Tax - Local Advertisement Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0584 /CH0454 | Income Tax Credit - Food Donations by Qualified Farms - Sunset Repeal and Alterations (Farmers Feeding Families Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454 |
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| HB0664 (SB0017) | Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records - Good Cause | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0669 /CH0387 (SB0455/CH0386) | Real Estate Appraisers - Licensing and Certification - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 387 |
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| HB0680 /CH0738 | Income Tax - Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738 |
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| HB0705 /CH0245 (SB0798/CH0244) | Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 245 |
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| HB0769 (SB0614) | Public Safety - Fire Dampers, Smoke Dampers, Combination Fire Smoke Dampers, and Smoke Control Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0781 /CH0462 (SB0699/CH0461) | Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Equitech Growth Fund and Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 462 |
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| HB0802 /CH0700 (SB0620/CH0701) | Institutions of Higher Education – Sports Wagering Contracts – Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 700 |
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| HB0809 /CH0137 (SB0334/CH0138) | State Procurement – Minority Business Enterprise Program – Extension and Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137 |
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| HB0878 | Public Schools - Student Telehealth Appointments - Policy and Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0953 (SB0618) | Public Health – Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1029 | Public Safety - Lights On for Maryland Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1038 (SB0734) | Transportation - Highways - Tourist Area and Corridor Signage Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1066 /CH0773 | Hate Crimes - Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 773 |
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| HB1071 /CH0802 | Criminal Law and Procedure - Cannabis - Fines for Smoking in Public, Stops, and Searches | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 802 |
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| HB1074 /CH0306 (SB0624/CH0307) | Income Tax - Automated External Defibrillator Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306 |
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| HB1098 (SB0882) | Education - English Learners and Dual Language Immersion Programs - Funding and Establishment (Multilingualism Is an Asset Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1105 | Public Schools – Water Safety and Swimming Course – Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1122 (SB0922/CH0493) | Maryland Construction Education and Innovation Fund - Funding - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1162 /CH0619 | Study on the Utilization of the Expedited Licensing Process for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 |
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| HB1200 /CH0157 (SB0925) | Elections - Election Judges - Minimum Compensation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 157 |
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| HB0546 (SB0551/CH0099) | Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (39-7) |
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| HB0547 /CH0004 (SB0552/CH0003) | Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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| HB0548 /CH0432 (SB0550/CH0433) | Financial Regulation - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund - Establishment (Access to Banking Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432 |
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| HB0549 (SB0555/CH0002) | Fair Wage Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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| HB0552 /CH0430 (SB0549/CH0431) | Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430 |
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| HB0553 (SB0554/CH0612) | Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 |
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| HB1219 /CH0627 (SB0893) | Maryland Educator Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 627 |
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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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| Afya Center for Community Mindfulness | Introduced | Baltimore City | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Community Resource Center Rooftop Garden | Introduced | Baltimore City | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
| Delta Community Center | Introduced | Baltimore City | $750,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | ||||
| Delta Lambda Foundation Outreach Center | Introduced | Baltimore City | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Douglas Village Apartments Phase I | Introduced | Baltimore City | $250,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| No Struggle No Success Youth and Adult Re-entry | Introduced | Baltimore City | $350,000 | $175,000 | $175,000 | ||||
| Old Gilmor Elementary | Introduced | Baltimore City | $500,000 | $0 | |||||
| Penn North Out of School Time Initiative | Introduced | Baltimore City | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2023 Assistant Majority Leader
- 2023 Chief Deputy Majority Whip
- 2023 Ways and Means Committee
- 2023 Racing and Gaming Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2023 Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2023 First Vice-Chair, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Member, 2019)
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past House Service
- Deputy Majority Whip, 2020-2023; Environment and Transportation Committee, 2019-2023; Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2019-2023; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Open Space of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2020-2023; Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2019.
- Public Service
- Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission, 2020; Equal Pay Commission, 2017-.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, 2019-.
- Biographical Information
- University of California at Riverside, B.A. ,Political Science, Law, and Sociology, 2006; American University, M.A., Public Policy, 2010; Financial Security Specialist; Affordable housing assistant, Local Initiative Support Corporation, 2009-2010; Policy Assistant, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, 2010-2014; Field Advisor, Triple Point Interactions, 2010-2015; Program Associate, PolicyLink, 2014-2015; Regional Director, Baltimore-DC Building Trades Unions, 2015-.
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