Legislation
Delegate William J. Wivell
- District
- 2A
- County
- Washington
- 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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322 Lowe 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 Lowe 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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| HB0883 | Washington County - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Fees - Distribution | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1071 | Speed Monitoring Systems - Real-Time Posting of Vehicle Speed | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1076 /CH0434 | Vehicle Laws - Electronic or Digital 24-Hour Registration | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 434 |
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| HB1156 | Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1172 (SB0989) | Election Law - Absentee Ballot Envelopes - Party Affiliation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1230 | Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act of 2022 | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1297 | Labor and Employment – Elective Medical Procedures – Employee Protections | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1326 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Rental Real Estate Activities | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m. |
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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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| 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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| HB0560 | Public Safety - Consumer and Display Fireworks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0564 | Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation – Disease or Illness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0579 | Military Veterans Trust Fund – CAM for Veterans Grant Program – Established (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0582 (SB0059/CH0448) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Options for the Payment of Tolls and Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0593 | Department of Natural Resources - Oyster Shell Dredging - Permit Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0597 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modifications for Military and Public Safety Retirement Income (Honoring Their Sacrifice Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0630 | Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0633 (SB0933) | Education - Accountability and Implementation Board - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0673 | Land Use - Agritourism - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0676 | Handgun Permits - Qualifications - High-Risk Occupations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0677 | Homestead Property Tax Credit - Portability of Value to New Dwelling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0735 | Public Health – Abortion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0737 | Alternative Education Options - Right to Learn and Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Programs (Right to Learn Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0738 | Property Tax - Credit for Longtime Residents to Offset Property Tax Rate Increase | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 | Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Benefits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0757 | Education – Interscholastic and Intramural Teams and Sports – Designation Based on Biological Sex (Save Women’s Sports Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0758 | Education – Public Schools – Lesson Plans and Instructional Material | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0760 | States of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergencies - Renewals - Authorization by General Assembly or Legislative Policy Committee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0779 | Vaccination Requirements – Provision of Services – Statement of Prior Viral Infection | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0787 | Retiree Income Tax Relief Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0816 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Firearm Safety Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0819 (SB0943) | Public Health - COVID-19 and Other Influenza-Like Illnesses - Antibody Tests | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0838 /CH0062 (SB0474/CH0063) | Economic Development - Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and Senator George C. Edwards Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 62 |
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| HB0839 | Income Tax – Rates and Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0844 | Real Property Tax Rates - Notification to Real Property Taxpayers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0892 (SB0578) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0939 | Elections – Absentee Ballots – Mailing of Unrequested Ballots | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0963 | Election Law – Absentee Ballots – Signature Verification and Verification Statements and Unsigned Ballot Statements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1063 | Correctional Services - Crimes of Violence - Parole (Stopping Dangerous and Violent Criminals Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1122 (SB0987) | Public Schools - Home School Students - Extracurricular Activities (Right to Play Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| HB1132 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1139 | Public Funds - Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortion (Abortion Subsidy Prohibition Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1150 /CH0204 (SB0579) | Vehicle Equipment - Highway Maintenance and Service - Green Flashing Lights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 204 |
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| HB1161 | Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Waiting Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1184 | Police Accountability Boards and Administrative Charging Committees - Municipal Corporations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1186 /CH0267 | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Veterans Tax Credit - Amount and Duration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 267 |
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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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| HB1207 | Public Safety - Body-Worn Cameras - Costs and Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1287 | Public Schools - Curricula and Instructional Materials - Required List of Information (Curriculum Transparency Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1291 | Public Schools - Student Immunization Requirements - Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1292 | Public Schools and Child Care Providers - Immunizations - Discriminatory Policies Prohibited | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1309 | Landlord and Tenant – Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent – Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1319 | Family Law - Grounds for Divorce - Gender Transition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1321 | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1338 | Face Mask Requirements - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1365 | Primary and Secondary Education – Full–Time Equivalent Enrollment Count – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1369 | Public Health - Abortions - Standards and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1371 | Public Safety - States of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergencies - Treatment of Religious Organizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1376 | Labor and Employment - COVID-19 Vaccinations - Exemption Process (No Jabs for Jobs) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 2:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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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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| HJ0005 | Remembrance of the Attack on Pearl Harbor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 8:00 a.m. |
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| HJ0006 (SJ0008) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 8:00 a.m. |
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| HB0407 (SB0407) | 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 House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0408 (SB0394/CH0239) | Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0409 (SB0403) | Corporations and Associations - Annual Reports - Fees for Electronic Filings | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0410 (SB0400) | Transportation – Highway User Revenue – Distribution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0411 (SB0397) | Public Safety – Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0412 (SB0392) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy – Plea Agreements and Annual Report (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0414 (SB0393) | Economic Development - Project Restore Program and Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0415 (SB0401) | Operating Budget - Funding - Scholarships for Nonpublic School Students | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0416 (SB0399) | State Government - Quasi-Governmental Units - Oversight and Governance | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0417 /CH0057 (SB0402/CH0058) | Employees' Retirement and Pension Systems - Reemployment Earnings Limitation - COVID-19 Exemption | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 57 |
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| HB0418 (SB0391/CH0136) | Economic Development – More Jobs for Marylanders Program – Extension and Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0419 (SB0390) | State Government - Information Technology - Cybersecurity | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0420 (SB0405/CH0004) | Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0422 (SB0404) | Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0423 (SB0396) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| Korean War Veterans Project | Introduced in House |
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Allegany | $10,000 | $0 | ||||
| Boonsboro Community Development Project | Introduced | Washington | $250,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 | ||||
| Maugansville Community Banquet Room | Introduced in House |
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Washington | $90,000 | $0 |
- 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
- 2020 Land Use and Ethics of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Chair, Washington County House Delegation (Member 2015)
- Past House Service
- Appropriations Committee, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, 2019-; 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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