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 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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HB0788 (SB0486) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0793 | Public Health - Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0810 /CH0332 | Workers' Compensation - Washington County - Volunteer Company - Fire and Rescue Academy Student | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 332 |
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HB0813 (SB0356) | Possession of Medical Cannabis - Local Correctional Facilities and Home Detention Program - Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1162 | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1193 (SB0358) | Sales and Use Tax Refund - Target Redevelopment Area - Washington County | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1215 | Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Exemptions - Vehicles With Low Annual Mileage | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0197 | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0263 | Real Property - Sales of Mobile Home Parks - Notice Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0352 (SB0029) | Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence (Wade's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0494 | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Solar Energy - Municipal Electric Utilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0516 (SB0542) | Public School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0557 /CH0252 (SB0607/CH0253) | Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 |
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HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0620 /CH0278 | Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Security Screening Checkpoint - Charitable Donations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 278 |
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HB0769 (SB0133) | Education - High School Students - Graduation and Attendance Credit for Vocational Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0802 | Civil Actions - Civil Immunity - Educator Intervention in Student Violence (Good Teacher Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0869 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0908 (SB0404) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Verification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0914 (SB0674) | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0955 | Snare Traps – Prohibition Against Sale or Possession – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0968 | Regulated Firearms - Straw Purchase - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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HB1195 (SB0894) | County Boards of Education - Computer Science Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1197 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1198 | Income Tax Credit - Small Businesses - Student Interns | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1211 | Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance in a Private Place or of a Private Area | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1227 | Abortion - Ultrasound Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1254 | State Retirement and Pension System - Investment Management Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1265 | Correctional Services - Murder - Diminution Credits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1275 | Correctional Services - Inmate Release (Suzanne Jones Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1288 (SB0290) | Criminal Procedure - Forfeiture of Firearms - Sale to Dealer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1289 | Criminal Procedure - Victims and Victims' Representatives - Plea Agreements (The Victim Empowerment in Plea Deals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1299 | Public Health - Abortions - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1302 | Criminal Law - Felony Second-Degree Assault - Emergency Medical Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1322 | Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Mass Murder (Capital Gazette Shooting Memorial Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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HB1325 | Crimes of Violence - Parole (Stopping Dangerous and Violent Criminals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1348 | Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registration - Indecent Exposure by Inmate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1367 | Transportation - Western Maryland MARC Rail Extension - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1368 | Correctional Services - Home County Correctional Facility Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1376 | Criminal Procedure - Cameras in the Courtroom - Criminal Sentencing Hearings (Cameras in the Courtroom Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1407 | Primary and Secondary Education – Student Discipline (Right to Teach Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1411 | Correctional Services – Transfers to Federal Authorities – Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders from Violent Crime Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1458 | Maryland State Commission for Criminal Sentencing Policy – Sentencing Guidelines – Plea Agreements (Truth in Plea Deals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1460 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1465 (SB0955) | Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1469 | Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senators, Delegates, Attorney General, and Comptroller - Age Limits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB1482 | Military Department – Study on Assisting Active Duty Service Members With State Law and Regulatory Compliance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1485 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Service Transporters - Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1491 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1495 | Legislative Districts - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1496 | Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Service Transporters - Reimbursement for Transportation and Medical Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1503 | Election Law - Congressional Representatives - Residence Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1551 | Health Practitioners - Minor Patients - Child Abuse Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1552 (SB0418) | Education Savings Account Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1582 (SB0179) | Firearms - Right to Purchase, Possess, and Carry - Use of Medical Cannabis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HJ0005 | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Congressional Term Limits Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HJ0011 | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0336 (SB0281/CH0544) | Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0340 (SB0274) | State Government - Protection of Information - Revisions (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0342 (SB0278) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0343 (SB0270) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Program | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0347 (SB0275) | Education - Community and Local Accountability for Struggling Schools (CLASS) Act of 2020 - Innovation Schools | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0349 /CH0176 (SB0280/CH0177) | 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 176 |
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HB0350 (SB0269) | 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 House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0355 (SB0272) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0356 (SB0273) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0357 (SB0271) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0358 (SB0268) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0360 (SB0283) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0361 (SB0279) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 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 | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Easterseals Adult Day Services Hagerstown Center | Introduced | Washington | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company | Introduced | Washington | $150,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||||
Smithsburg High School Athletic Facilities | Introduced | Washington | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |

- 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
- 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
- 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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