Legislation
Senator Chris West
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- Baltimore
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
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303 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3648 | 301-858-3648
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3648
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303 James Senate Office Building
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1134 York Road
Suite 200
Lutherville, MD 21093 - Phone 410-823-7087
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1134 York Road
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chris.west@senate.state.md.us
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- Republican
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| SB0011 | Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners - Qualifications | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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| SB0022 (HB1107) | Election Law - Polling Places at Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| SB0038 | Election Law - Campaign Finance Violations - Injunctive Relief | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0058 | Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Referendum - Sports Wagering | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0067 (HB0042) | Public Information Act – Applications for Inspection – Responses and Time Limits | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0133 (HB0769) | Education - High School Students - Graduation and Attendance Credit for Vocational Training | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| SB0149 /CH0131 (HB0247/CH0130) | Orphans' Courts - Appeals - Procedures | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 131 |
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| SB0150 (HB0393) | Estates and Trusts - Estate Recoveries - Presentation of Claims Against Medicaid Recipients | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0151 /CH0240 (HB0543/CH0239) | Estates and Trusts - Closed Estates - Subsequent Discovery of Check | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 240 |
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| SB0152 /CH0051 (HB0094/CH0050) | Estates and Trusts - Rule Against Perpetuities | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 51 |
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| SB0153 (HB0033/CH0034) | Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult - Causing Severe Emotional Distress | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| SB0154 /CH0423 (HB1084/CH0424) | Real Property - Recordation of Deeds - Assignments of Rents and Assignments of Leases for Security Purposes | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 423 |
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| SB0169 /CH0386 (HB0947/CH0385) | Health Occupations - Violations of the Maryland Dentistry Act - Penalties and Cease and Desist Orders | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 386 |
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| SB0170 /CH0125 (HB0241/CH0124) | Real Property - Ground Leases - Past Due Ground Rent | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 125 |
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| SB0174 /CH0380 (HB0939/CH0379) | State Board of Dental Examiners - Practice of Dentistry - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 380 |
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| SB0175 /CH0057 (HB0108/CH0056) | Condominiums - Responsibility for Property Insurance Deductibles | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 57 |
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| SB0187 | Civil Actions - Health Care Malpractice Claims (Life Care Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0209 (HB0654) | Criminal Law - Unruly Social Gatherings - Civil Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0218 (HB0705) | Crimes Involving Controlled Dangerous Substances - Penalties - Methamphetamine | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0235 | Criminal Law - Attempt to Commit Second-Degree Murder - Penalty | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0245 /CH0543 (HB0527) | Health Occupations - Social Workers - Scope of Practice, Supervision, and Application Decision Appeal Process | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 543 |
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| SB0255 | Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0293 /CH0033 (HB0025/CH0032) | Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Amendments to Declarations and Governing Documents | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 33 |
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| SB0304 /CH0188 (HB0378/CH0187) | Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Certifying Providers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 188 |
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| SB0340 | Baltimore County - Nuisance Actions - Community Association Standing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0368 (HB0681) | Courts - Prohibited Indemnity and Defense Liability Agreements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0369 (HB0804) | Workgroup to Study Maryland's Emerging Digital Economy | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0372 (HB0568) | Election Law - Correctional Facilities - Voter Registration and Voting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0426 (HB1436) | Baltimore County - Hunting - Nongame Birds and Mammals | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0427 /CH0454 | Baltimore County - Hunting - Deer Management Permits | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 454 |
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| SB0468 (HB1085) | Criminal Procedure - Appeals - Unlawful Possession of a Firearm | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0469 /CH0293 (HB0668/CH0292) | Corporations and Associations - Corporations and Real Estate Investment Trusts - Miscellaneous | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 293 |
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| SB0507 /CH0617 (HB0671/CH0616) | Health Savings Accounts – Establishment and Application of Trust Law | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 617 |
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| SB0528 /CH0451 (HB1229/CH0450) | Public Health - Disposition of Remains - Authorizing Agent | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 451 |
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| SB0570 /CH0566 | Real Property - Notice of Easements, Covenants, Restrictions, and Conditions - Recordation | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 566 |
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| SB0591 (HB0323) | Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0592 (HB1370) | State-Funded Construction and Major Renovation Projects - Solar Panels - Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0671 | Bay Restoration Fund - Allocation of Fees, Authorized Uses, and County Authority to Incur Indebtedness | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0675 (HB0990) | Baltimore County - Foreclosure Proceedings - Affidavit That Property Is Vacant or Unfit for Human Habitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0886 /CH0362 (HB0904/CH0361) | Maryland Trust Act - Liability of Trustee - Report and Release by Interested Party | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 362 |
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| SB0887 (HB1545) | Electric Generation - Transition From Fossil Fuels - Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rate and Transition Account | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| SB0888 /CH0401 (HB0983/CH0400) | Corporations and Associations - Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships - Series - Conversion | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 401 |
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| SB0889 (HB1009) | Adjudicatory Hearings - Attorney Security Passes for Attorneys in Good Standing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0004 /CH0492 | Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Sports and Event Wagering Referendum and Minority Business Enterprise Disparity Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 492 |
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| SB0088 /CH0029 (HB0021/CH0028) | Abandoned Property in Possession of a Museum | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 29 |
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| SB0101 /CH0162 (HB0311/CH0161) | Courts - Court Dog and Child Witness Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 162 |
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| SB0156 (HB0265) | Handgun Qualification License - Training Requirement - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0161 /CH0022 (HB0005/CH0021) | Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of an Item or a Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 22 |
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| SB0188 | Public Health - Misbranded Food - Meat Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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| SB0197 | Correctional Facilities - Individuals Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0206 /CH0127 (HB0242/CH0126) | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Vacate Judgment - Human Trafficking (True Freedom Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 127 |
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| SB0207 /CH0109 (HB0206/CH0108) | Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 109 |
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| SB0210 /CH0133 (HB0248/CH0132) | Protective Orders - Relief Eligibility - Rape and Sexual Offenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 133 |
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| SB0211 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0212 /CH0120 (HB0233/CH0119) | Criminal Law – Assault in the First Degree – Strangulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 120 |
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| SB0230 (HB0590) | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0231 /CH0129 (HB0246/CH0128) | Sexual Solicitation of a Minor - Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian - Prohibition and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 129 |
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| SB0248 | Juvenile Law - Jurisdiction - Attempted Carjacking and Attempted Armed Carjacking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0249 /CH0348 (HB0858/CH0347) | Courts - Documentary Evidence - Protective Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 348 |
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| SB0259 | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0294 /CH0546 (HB0593) | Higher Education - Annual Revenues of For-Profit Institutions - Limitation on Enrollment (Veterans' Education Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 546 |
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| SB0309 (HB0808) | Drugged Driving - Oral Fluid Tests - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0326 /CH0273 (HB0604/CH0272) | State Libraries - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and State Library Board - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 273 |
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| SB0327 (HB0047) | Public Safety - Handgun Qualification License - Training Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0331 | Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0332 | Correctional Facilities - Individual Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0333 (HB0261) | Criminal Procedure - Charging Procedures and Documents - Citation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0335 | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Harassment and Destruction of Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0347 /CH0346 (HB0857/CH0345) | Public Safety - Certification of Police Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 346 |
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| SB0363 /CH0203 (HB0421/CH0202) | State Government - Open Meetings - Requirements and Application of Open Meetings Act (Maryland State Agency Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 203 |
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| SB0367 (HB0277/CH0148) | State Department of Education - Guidelines on Trauma-Informed Approach | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0393 (HB0474) | Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals - Renaming | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0398 (HB0514) | Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0400 (HB0417) | State Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0401 (HB1147) | Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Single-Occupancy Public Restrooms - Availability (The Accessible to All Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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| SB0403 (HB1123) | Labor and Employment – Maryland Wage and Hour Law – Agricultural Stands, Retail Farms, and Farmers’ Markets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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| SB0404 (HB0908) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Verification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0406 /CH0205 (HB0425/CH0204) | Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Privacy, Reimbursement, and Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 205 |
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| SB0410 | Electronic Smoking Devices - Flavor Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0413 | Income Tax Credit – Individuals Working in STEM Fields – Student Loan Payments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0417 /CH0630 (HB0257/CH0629) | Property Tax - Credit for Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 630 |
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| SB0433 | Legislative Department - Eligibility to Serve as Senators and Delegates - Place of Abode | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0451 (HB0585) | Secretary of State - Duties - International Friendship Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| SB0459 | Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0460 (HB0614) | State Government – Environmental and Natural Resources Ombudsman – Establishment (Environmental Accountability and Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0465 (HB0135) | Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Program and Admissions and Amusement Tax Distributions – Extensions and Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0466 | Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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| SB0479 (HB0479) | Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Citations in Lieu of Arrest | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0486 (HB0788) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0487 (HB1027) | Military Service Credit - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 3:30 p.m. |
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| SB0497 (HB1334) | Drugged Driving - Controlled Dangerous Substance Testing - Authorized Police Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0498 (HB1529) | Drunk and Drugged Driving - Testing - Warrants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0506 | Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0511 | Task Force on Oral Health in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0518 (HB0533) | Higher Education – Council on the Fair Treatment of Student Athletes (Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0523 /CH0641 | Income Tax – Pass–Through Entities and Corporations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 641 |
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| SB0524 (HB1000) | Building Lifelong Library Learners Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0531 /CH0474 (HB1444/CH0473) | Discrimination – Definition of Race – Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 474 |
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| SB0541 (HB0317) | Mental Health - Involuntary Admissions - Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0550 (HB0726) | Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0551 (HB0727) | Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0560 (HB0438) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0565 (HB0736) | Police Officers – Mental Health – Employee Assistance Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0585 | Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placements - Mandatory Concurrent Planning | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0586 (HB0369) | Foster Parents, Preadoptive Parents, and Caregivers – Request to Intervene | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0595 | Family Law – Protective Order – Rescission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0606 /CH0368 (HB0917/CH0367) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Basis (2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins, III's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 368 |
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| SB0608 (HB0423) | Community Colleges - State Funding - Revision | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0625 | Business Regulation – Retail Pet Stores – Modifications (No More Puppy– and Kitten–Mills Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Second Reading Passed |
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| SB0630 /CH0485 (HB1539/CH0484) | Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 485 |
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| SB0632 /CH0366 (HB0915/CH0365) | Health Facilities - Hospitals - Disclosure of Outpatient Facility Fees (Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 366 |
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| SB0633 /CH0238 (HB0541/CH0237) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Training Requirements - Hate Crimes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 238 |
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| SB0642 (HB1163) | Home– and Community–Based Waiver Services – Study and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations |
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| SB0670 (HB0564) | Department of Aging - Assisted Living Program Subsidies - Determinations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| SB0672 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0691 | Criminal Law - Felony Second Degree Assault - Sports Official | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0701 (HB0643) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0703 (HB1402) | Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Tenure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0705 /CH0577 (HB1440) | Maryland Transit Administration – Disabled Reduced Fare Program – Opioid Treatment Program Patients | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 577 |
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| SB0720 (HB0817/CH0333) | Regulations Affecting Small Businesses - Certification of Comparable Local Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0726 /CH0578 (HB0497) | Education - School Physical Examinations - Physician Assistant | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 578 |
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| SB0756 (HB1522) | General Provisions - Public General Law - Preemption of Local Laws | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0797 (HB0985) | Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication Is Reversed | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0817 (HB1219) | Correctional Services - Parole - Life Imprisonment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0872 /CH0621 (HB0959/CH0620) | Health Insurance - Consumer Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 621 |
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| SB0878 /CH0623 (HB1493/CH0622) | Worcester County - Special Event Zones - Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 623 |
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| SB0885 (HB1118/CH0427) | Motor Vehicle Administration – Voluntary Developmental Disability Self–Disclosure Cards – Design and Issuance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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| SB0898 (HB1013/CH0404) | Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicles - Driver's License Verification and Records | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0949 (HB1231) | Family Law – Authorization for a Minor to Marry | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0954 (HB1106) | Property Tax - Solar Energy Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0955 (HB1465) | Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0967 (HB1431) | Legislative and Congressional Districts – Criteria and Open Hearing Process (Fair Maps Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0977 (HB0930) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Funding for Small Business Insurance Subsidies and Outreach | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| SB0978 (HB0862/CH0633) | Historic Revitalization Tax Credit - Transferability, Funding, and Extension (Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0989 (HB0485) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Penalty (Educate Against Hate Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB1006 /CH0122 | Child Support - Suspension of Payments and Arrears for Incarcerated Obligors - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 122 |
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| SB1052 (HB1638) | Criminal Procedure - Registered Sex Offenders - Entry Onto School Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB1059 | Criminal Procedure - Restitution - Trauma-Informed Restorative Justice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| SJ0001 /JR0001 (HJ0007) | 2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Joint Resolution 1 |
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| SB0265 (HB0363) | Clean and Renewable Energy Standard (CARES) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0266 (HB0341) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0267 (HB0348) | AP Opportunities Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0268 (HB0358) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0269 (HB0350) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0270 (HB0343) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Program | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0271 (HB0357) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0272 (HB0355) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0273 (HB0356) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0274 (HB0340) | State Government - Protection of Information - Revisions (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0275 (HB0347) | Education - Community and Local Accountability for Struggling Schools (CLASS) Act of 2020 - Innovation Schools | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0276 (HB0338) | Building Opportunity Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0277 (HB0359) | Clean Cars Act of 2020 - Extension, Funding, and Reporting | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0278 (HB0342) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0279 (HB0361) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0280 /CH0177 (HB0349/CH0176) | Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 177 |
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| SB0281 /CH0544 (HB0336) | Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 544 |
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| SB0282 /CH0181 (HB0362/CH0180) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 181 |
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| SB0283 (HB0360) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0284 (HB0346) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0234 /CH0150 (HB0280/CH0149) | Vehicle Laws - Suspension of Driver's License or Registration - Unpaid Citations or Judgments | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 150 |
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| SB1078 | Public Safety - Emergency Powers of the Governor - Violent Crime Crisis | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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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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| Cromwell Valley Park | Introduced | Baltimore | $300,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | |||
| Graham Equestrian Center | Withdrawn | Baltimore | $35,000 | $0 | |||||
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. | Introduced | Baltimore | $100,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Mann Residential Treatment Center | Introduced | Baltimore | $200,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Timonium Elementary School | Introduced | Baltimore | $40,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Towson Armory Building | Introduced | Baltimore | $1,000,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | |||
| Towson High School Stadium | Introduced | Baltimore | $225,000 | $50,000 | $175,000 | $225,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates 2015-2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Judicial Proceedings Committee
- 2019 Juvenile Justice Reform Council
- 2019 Marijuana Legalization Work Group
- 2019 Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission
- Public Service
- Maryland Historical Trust, 2019-; Governor's Family Violence Council, 2019-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, April 7, 1950; Williams College, B.A., 1972; University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1975; Legal Counsel, Maryland Republican Party, 1982-1996, 1998-2003; Principal, Semmes, Bowen and Semmes; Member, Emmanuel Episcopal Church; Married; one child.
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