Legislation
Delegate Melissa Wells
- District
- 40
- County
- Baltimore City
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Environment and Transportation Committee
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Environment and Transportation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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315 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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315 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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315 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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315 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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| HB0432 | Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0433 (SB0157) | Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Student Members and Task Force to Study Compensation and Student Members | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0434 /CH0582 (SB0520/CH0583) | Motor Vehicles - Speed Limits - Establishment and Enforcement | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 582 |
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| HB0436 | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History Rating Policy | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0455 | State Personnel - Implicit Bias Awareness Training - Required | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0551 | Real Property - Residential Leases - Notification of Rent Increases | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0691 (SB0564) | Landlord and Tenant and Wrongful Detainer Actions – Eviction Prevention Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1199 | Workgroup to Study the Impact of Court-Mandated Fines and Fees | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1200 /CH0588 (SB0818) | Environment – Permit Applications – Environmental Justice Screening | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 588 |
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| HB1216 | Department of Agriculture - Urban Agriculture Grant Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed |
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| HB1485 | Trustees of the Walters Art Gallery - Collective Bargaining | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Appropriations |
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| HB0018 (SB0143) | Maryland Paint Stewardship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0029 (SB0105) | Vehicle Laws - Penalties for Failure to Pay Video Toll and Electronic Tolling Performance Audit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0075 /CH0459 | Maryland Agricultural Commission - Hemp Industry Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459 |
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| HB0105 (SB0147/CH0382) | Motor Vehicles - Operation When Approaching Stopped, Standing, or Parked Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0147 (SB0121/CH0480) | Maryland Farms and Families Fund, Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program, and Maryland Farm–to–School Meal Grant Pilot Program – Alterations and Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (130-3) |
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| HB0283 | Vehicle Laws - School Bus Safety - Occupant Capacity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0335 /CH0555 | Maryland Transportation Authority - E-ZPass - Disputes of Charges and Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 555 |
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| HB0548 | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Montford Point Marines Commemoration Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0605 | Natural Resources Police Force - Hiring and Promotion Plan - Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0626 (SB0669) | Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0634 (SB0915) | Maryland Center for History and Culture – Annual Appropriation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0642 /CH0330 | Baltimore City – Homestead Property Tax Credit – Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
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| HB0669 /CH0682 (SB0503) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Doula Services – Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 682 |
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| HB0696 /CH0570 (SB0948) | Public Utilities - Electric School Bus Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 570 | ||
| HB0698 (SB0721) | Labor and Employment - State Minimum Wage Rate - Increase | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0716 /CH0615 (SB0367) | Patuxent River Commission - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 615 |
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| HB0720 (SB0424) | Real Estate - Real Estate Brokerage Services and Termination of Residential Real Estate Contracts (The Anthony Moorman Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0762 (SB0678) | Real Property - Residential Contract of Sale - Buyer Identification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0763 /CH0147 (SB0231) | Correctional Officers’ Retirement System – Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 147 |
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| HB0765 (SB0166/CH0726) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0786 (SB0568/CH0517) | Health Records and Reporting of Overdoses - Limitations on Use in Criminal Investigation or Prosecution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0884 /CH0339 | State Conservation Land - Old-Growth Forests - Management | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 339 |
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| HB0932 /CH0671 (SB0592/CH0672) | Landlord and Tenant – Right to Redemption of Leased Premises – Form of Payment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 671 |
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| HB0936 (SB0999) | Blue Ribbon Community Solar Land Use Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0937 /CH0056 (SB0890) | Abortion Care Access Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 56 |
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| HB1097 /CH0654 | Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 654 |
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| HB1187 /CH0240 (SB0726) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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| HB1195 | Family Law - Grandparent Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1293 (SB0884) | Driver's Licenses - Suspension For Child Support Arrearages - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1343 | Major State Contractors - Donations to Advocacy Organizations - Disclosure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) and Hearing canceled (Budget and Taxation) |
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| HB1362 /CH0592 (SB0729/CH0593) | Baltimore City – Use of Highway User Revenues for Traffic Functions and Enforcement – Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 592 |
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| HB1377 (SB0764) | Childhood Exposure to Violence - Health and Social Impacts - Public Awareness Campaign Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1391 /CH0234 | Clean Cars Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 234 |
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| HB1398 /CH0332 | Property Taxes - Baltimore City Residential Retention Credit - Termination of Sunset | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 332 |
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| HB1433 /CH0160 | State Highways – Designations – Piscataway Highway | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 160 |
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| HB1442 (SB0710) | Criminal Procedure – Expungement of Records – Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1482 (SB1005/CH0343) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB1486 /CH0001 (SB1010/CH0002) | Motor Fuel Taxes – Tax–Free Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 |
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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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| 4MYCITY Zero Waste Facility | Introduced | Baltimore City | $250,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| EMAGE Center Phase 2 | Introduced | Baltimore City | $250,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | $400,000 | |||
| Resurrect the Rec: Reopening the Poppleton Rec Center | Introduced | Baltimore City | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | |||
| Sphinx Club project | Introduced | Baltimore City | $300,000 | $250,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 | |||
| The Historic Mt. Clare Mansion | Introduced | Baltimore City | $500,000 | $0 |
- 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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- 2020 Deputy Majority Whip
- 2019 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2020 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Open Space of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (1st Vice-Chair, 2020-2022)
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past House Service
- 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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