Legislation
Delegate William J. Wivell

- District
- 2A
- County
- Washington
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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322 House Office Building
6 Bladen St.
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3447 | 301-858-3447
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3447
Fax 410-841-3273 | 301-858-3273
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322 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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P.O. Box 273
Smithsburg, MD 21783 -
Phone 410-841-3447 | 301-824-2627
Fax 410-841-3273 | 301-858-3273
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P.O. Box 273
- Contact
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william.wivell@house.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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HB0036 /CH0136 | Surface Mining – Zone of Dewatering Influence – Remedies | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136 |
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HB0051 (SB0106) | Sales and Use Tax Exemption - Target Redevelopment Area - Washington County | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0052 | Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Exemptions - Vehicles With Low Annual Mileage | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0056 (SB0038) | Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Employers With On-Site Health Clinics - Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Economic Matters |
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HB0327 | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0505 (SB0086) | Possession of Medical Cannabis - Local Correctional Facilities and Home Detention Program - Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0630 (SB0420) | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0776 | Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Operation in School Zones | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0944 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Emergency Medical Dispatcher | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0005 (SB0146/CH0233) | Commercial Driver's Licenses - Recognition, Prevention, and Reporting of Human Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0012 (SB0272) | State Correctional Facilities - Correctional Officers - Background Check | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0112 (SB0804) | Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0271 (SB0087) | Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0331 /CH0174 (SB0133/CH0173) | Farm Area Motor Vehicles - Registration and Authorized Use | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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HB0375 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0405 (SB0213) | Natural Resources - State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Mandatory Funding and Repeal of Termination Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0463 (SB0110) | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0477 /CH0240 (SB0292/CH0239) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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HB0481 /CH0365 | Criminal Law - Sale of a Minor - Felony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 365 |
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HB0490 | State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan - Termination of Coverage for Retirees - Exemptions and Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0497 | Real Property - Sales of Mobile Home Parks - Notice Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0539 /CH0368 | Environment - Reuse of Water Diverted From Septic Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 368 |
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HB0598 | Calculation of Taxable Income - Itemized Deductions - Property Taxes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0631 | High School Graduation Requirements - Student Service - Fire-Fighting Training and Volunteer Hours | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0670 | Public Safety - Special Police Officers - Employing Entity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0707 /CH0020 | Drunk and Drugged Driving Offenses – Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 20 |
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HB0715 (SB0419) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0815 (SB0922/CH0530) | Public Health – Milk – Labeling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0817 | State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0854 (SB0951) | Income Tax Rates - Reductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0864 (SB0675) | Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Petition for Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0894 | Criminal Law - Felony Second Degree Assault - Emergency Medical Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0910 | Driving While Impaired by Alcohol - Transporting a Minor - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0943 | Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - Subsequent Offenders - Mandatory Ignition Interlock | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1020 (SB0713) | Wireless Facilities - Permitting and Siting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Economic Matters |
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HB1023 | Criminal Procedure - Maryland Violent Offender Registry | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1123 /CH0228 | Agriculture - Hemp Research and Production | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 228 |
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HB1213 | Family Law - Guardianship and Adoption - Age of Consent and Revocation of Consent | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1214 | Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property (Stand Your Ground Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1243 (SB0805) | Motor and Electric Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
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HB1401 /CH0254 | Vehicle Laws – Overweight Vehicles – Heavy Weight Port Corridor Permit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 |
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HJ0001 (SJ0003) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Congressional Term Limits Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HJ0005 | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0043 (SB0090) | Elections - Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment - Commission and Process | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0044 (SB0091) | Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0045 (SB0092) | Accountability in Education Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | House Initiative | Senate Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Boonsboro Parking Lot | Introduced | Washington | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
Hagerstown Elks Lodge No. 378 | Introduced | Washington | $23,000 | $23,000 | $23,000 |

- Tenure
- Appointed to the House of Delegates, March 13, 2015. Sworn in March 16, 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2016 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2016 Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2016 Local Government and Bi-County Agencies Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Chair, Washington County House Delegation (Member 2015)
- Past House Service
- Appropriations Committee, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Social Services Board, Washington County, 2006-2010; Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission, 2006-2008.
- Memberships
- Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; National Rifle Association, Endowment Life Member.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Hagerstown, Maryland, June 9, 1964; Smithsburg High School, 1982; Hagerstown Community College, A.A., Accounting/Business, 1984; Shepherd University, B.A., Accounting/Computer Programming, 1986; Mount Saint Mary's University, M.B.A., 1991; Business Manager, St. James School; Board of County Commissioners, Washington County; 1998-2010 and 2014-2015; St. Rita & St. Mary's Catholic Church.
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