Legislation
Senator Chris West
- District
- 42
- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
Reapportionment and Redistricting
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Judicial Proceedings Committee
- Annapolis Info
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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
- Interim Info
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1134 York Road
Suite 200
Lutherville, MD 21093 - Phone 410-823-7087
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1134 York Road
- Contact
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chris.west@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| SB0009 /CH0514 | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 514 |
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| SB0017 /CH0351 (HB0561) | Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 351 |
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| SB0036 /CH0177 (HB0576/CH0176) | Wills and Trust Instruments – Electronic Execution | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177 |
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| SB0044 /CH0182 (HB0016/CH0181) | Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 182 |
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| SB0049 (HB0223) | Criminal Law - Person in a Position of Authority - Sexual Offenses With a Minor | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0077 | Health Occupations Boards – Investigations – Right to Counsel | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| SB0090 /CH0352 (HB0595) | Department of the Environment - Supplemental Environmental Projects Database | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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| SB0127 (HB0494) | Public Safety - Police Athletic League Programs | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:40 p.m. |
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| SB0143 (HB0018) | Maryland Paint Stewardship | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0161 (HB0079) | Courts - Prohibited Indemnity and Defense Liability Agreements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0260 /CH0515 (HB0773) | Department of General Services Broker Rebate Fee Fund - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 515 |
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| SB0261 /CH0295 (HB0342/CH0294) | Corporations and Associations - Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships - Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 295 |
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| SB0317 /CH0715 (HB0663/CH0714) | State Government – Notarial Acts – Fees and Use of Communication Technology | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 715 |
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| SB0356 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Entitlement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0426 | Task Force to Study the Laws of Intestacy in Maryland | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0427 /CH0572 (HB0682/CH0571) | Baltimore County - Hunting - Nongame Birds and Mammals | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 572 |
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| SB0428 (HB1460) | Consumer Protection - Automotive Glass Repair or Replacement - Advanced Driver Assistance System Recalibration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0431 /CH0293 (HB0999/CH0292) | Corporations and Associations - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 293 |
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| SB0467 /CH0647 (HB0917/CH0646) | Business Regulation - Home Improvement Commission - Award Limits | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 647 |
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| SB0468 /CH0630 | Estates and Trusts - Personal Representatives - Payment of Commissions and Attorney's Fees Without Court Approval | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 630 |
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| SB0485 (HB0879) | Orphans' Court Judges - Election and Restriction on Practicing Law | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0508 /CH0620 (HB0808/CH0619) | Estates and Trusts - Guardianship of Minors - Appointment by Court | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 620 |
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| SB0584 (HB1024) | Task Force on Traffic Patterns and Infrastructure on MD Route 45 (York Road) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0605 | Medical Malpractice – Collateral Sources | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0606 (HB0460/CH0752) | Baltimore County – Alcoholic Beverages Licenses – Transfers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (129-0) |
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| SB0693 (HB0841) | Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property - Recoupling With Federal Law | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0694 /CH0629 (HB0990/CH0628) | Estates and Trusts - Guardianship of the Property of Disabled Persons - Court-Appointed Attorneys | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 629 |
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| SB0849 (HB1168) | Child Custody – Legal Decision–Making and Parenting Time | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0850 (HB0997) | Criminal Procedure - Restorative Justice Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0008 | Task Force to Study the Need for Enhanced Monitoring of Guardians of Vulnerable Minors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0050 /CH0075 (HB0087/CH0076) | Higher Education - Returned Peace Corps Volunteers - In-State Tuition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 75 |
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| SB0071 (HB0290) | Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Carter) Adopted |
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| SB0092 /CH0402 (HB0777/CH0401) | Real Property - Partition of Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 402 |
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| SB0109 /CH0070 (HB0497/CH0071) | Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption - Active Duty Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 |
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| SB0146 /CH0417 | Vehicle Laws - Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles - Reserved Parking Spaces | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 |
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| SB0294 | Health - Automated External Defibrillator, First Aid, and CPR - Requirements for Health Clubs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0316 /CH0007 (HB0282/CH0008) | Sales and Use Tax - Diapers and Baby Products - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 7 |
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| SB0318 (HB0652) | More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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| SB0322 | Gas Price Gouging Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0327 (HB1174) | Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0336 (HB1407) | Family Law - Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0337 (HB0144) | Motor Fuel Tax Rates – Consumer Price Index Adjustment – Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| SB0338 (HB0871) | Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0339 | Crimes – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0420 (HB0719) | Employment of Minors - Opportunities for Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0421 (HB0753/CH0662) | Primary and Secondary Schools – Bus Driver Wages – Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Senate Requests House Recede |
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| SB0422 (HB0750) | Education – Jobs That Require Driving – Requirements (Drivers Education for Good Jobs Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0435 | Family Law - Preventing or Interfering With a Report of Suspected Sexual Abuse of a Child - Statute of Limitations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0476 /CH0477 (HB0550/CH0478) | Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits - Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 477 |
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| SB0480 /CH0207 (HB0089/CH0206) | State Department of Education - Child Care Stabilization Grants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 207 |
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| SB0521 (HB0712) | Landlord and Tenant - Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund - Mandatory Appropriation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0532 | Election Law – Polling Places – Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0533 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0541 /CH0039 (HB0727) | Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 39 |
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| SB0542 (HB0451) | State Finance and Procurement - Grants - Prompt Payment Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| SB0578 (HB0892) | State Prescription Drug Benefits – Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0616 | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy and Refuse–Derived Fuel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0621 (HB0675) | Health Insurance - Changes to Coverage, Benefits, and Drug Formularies - Timing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0630 /CH0482 (HB0706) | Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Office of Resilience | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482 |
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| SB0665 /CH0091 (HB0221/CH0090) | Natural Resources - Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - No-Cost Licenses and Stamps | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91 |
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| SB0684 | Vehicle Laws - Drugged Driving - Oral Fluid Tests | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0786 | Education - Public Schools - Curriculum Publication (Curriculum Transparency and Publication Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0826 /CH0384 (HB1242) | Economic Development - Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384 |
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| SB0861 /CH0142 | Crimes - Firearms and Inmates - Enforcement, Procedures, and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 142 |
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| SB0979 | Prohibition of Dredging on Man-O-War Shoals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SJ0008 (HJ0006) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SJ0011 /JR0007 (HJ0008/JR0006) | Solidarity With the Government and People of Ukraine | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 7 | ||
| SB0390 (HB0419) | State Government - Information Technology - Cybersecurity | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0391 /CH0136 (HB0418) | Economic Development - More Jobs for Marylanders Program - Extension and Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136 |
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| SB0392 (HB0412) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report and Data Dashboard (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0393 (HB0414) | Economic Development - Project Restore Program and Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0394 /CH0239 (HB0408) | Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239 |
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| SB0395 (HB0413/CH0059) | Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0396 (HB0423) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0397 (HB0411) | Public Safety - Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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| SB0398 (HB0421) | Out-of-State Health Care Practitioners - Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth - Authorization | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0399 (HB0416) | State Government - Quasi-Governmental Units - Oversight and Governance | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0400 (HB0410) | Transportation – Highway User Revenue – Distribution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0401 (HB0415) | Operating Budget - Funding - Scholarships for Nonpublic School Students | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0402 /CH0058 (HB0417/CH0057) | Employees’ Retirement and Pension Systems – Reemployment Earnings Limitation – COVID–19 Exemption | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 58 |
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| SB0403 (HB0409) | Corporations and Associations – Annual Reports – Fees for Electronic Filings | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| SB0404 (HB0422) | Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0405 /CH0004 (HB0420) | Income Tax - Retirement Income Subtraction Modifications and Senior Credit (Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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| SB0407 (HB0407) | Health Occupations - Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency - Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements (Health Care Heroes Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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| SB1005 /CH0343 (HB1482) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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| SB1010 /CH0002 (HB1486/CH0001) | Motor Fuel Taxes - Tax-Free Period | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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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 ES New Playground and Playground Addition | Introduced | Baltimore | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| Hereford High School | Introduced | Baltimore | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
| Hereford High School - Burton Barn Renovation | Introduced | Baltimore | $275,000 | $200,000 | $75,000 | $275,000 | |||
| Immaculate Conception School Middle School | Introduced | Baltimore | $343,920 | $0 | |||||
| Long Green Volunteer Fire Company | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | |||
| Oregon Ridge Park Trail Construction and Woodland Garden Memorial | Introduced | Baltimore | $100,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | |||
| The Arc Baltimore | Introduced | Baltimore | $165,000 | $75,000 | $95,000 | $170,000 | |||
| Warren Elementary School Playground Replacement | Introduced | Baltimore | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
- 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 Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission
- Past Senate Service
- Marijuana Legalization Work Group, 2019; Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee, 2022.
- Public Service
- Task Force to Study Maryland Orphans Court, 2021-; State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, 2021-; Workgroup to Study the Transformation of Manufacturing in Maryland's Emerging Digital Economy, 2021-; 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, (Chair Business Law Department); Member, Emmanuel Episcopal Church; Married; one child.
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