Legislation
Senator George C. Edwards

- District
- 1
- County
- Garrett, Allegany, and Washington
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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323 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3565 | 301-858-3565
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3565
Fax 301-858-3552
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323 James Senate Office Building
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13 Canal Street, Room 304
Cumberland, MD 21502 -
Phone 301-722-4780
Fax 301-722-4790
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13 Canal Street, Room 304
- Contact
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george.edwards@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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SB0142 (HB0282) | State Designations - Maryland State Amphibian - Long-Tailed Salamander | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0213 (HB0405) | Natural Resources – State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund – Mandatory Funding and Termination Date | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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SB0214 /CH0118 (HB0243/CH0117) | Allegany County - Property Tax Credit - Cumberland Economic Development Corporation | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 118 |
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SB0215 /CH0116 (HB0276/CH0115) | Allegany County and Garrett County - School Buses - Length of Operation | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116 |
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SB0216 /CH0594 (HB0244/CH0593) | Garrett County - Hotel Rental Tax - Rate and Distribution of Revenue | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 594 |
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SB0217 /CH0120 (HB0407/CH0119) | Garrett County - Pretrial Release, Work Release, and Home Detention Programs | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 120 |
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SB0240 /CH0464 (HB0268) | Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program - Alterations to the Award of Scholarship Funds | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464 |
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SB0277 (HB0688) | Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account - Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0278 (HB0283) | Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 9:00 a.m. |
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SB0437 (HB0538) | Allegany County - Video Lottery Terminals - Distribution of Proceeds | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0547 /CH0690 (HB0723/CH0689) | Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 690 |
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SB0663 | Commerce, Housing, and Community Development - Opportunity Zones | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0664 (HB1146) | Criminal Procedure - Forfeiture of Firearms - Sale to Dealer | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0665 (HB0721) | Health Insurance - Policy of Group Health Insurance - Associations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0666 (HB0649) | Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Acceptance of Out-of-State Training | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0667 /CH0700 (HB0866/CH0699) | Allegany County – Alcoholic Beverages – Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 700 |
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SB0002 (HB0065) | Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0113 /CH0044 (HB0092/CH0043) | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Payment of Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 44 |
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SB0114 | Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0115 (HB0541) | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0118 | Handgun Permits - Criminal History Records Checks - Fingerprint Submission Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0133 /CH0173 (HB0331/CH0174) | Farm Area Motor Vehicles - Registration and Authorized Use | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173 |
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SB0152 /CH0062 (HB0135/CH0061) | Criminal Law – Cruelty to Animals – Payment of Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 62 |
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SB0190 (HB0922) | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0193 (HB0098) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Retiree Participation in the State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:45 p.m. |
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SB0218 /CH0636 (HB0338/CH0635) | Human Services - Food Supplements (Summer SNAP for Children Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 636 |
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SB0265 /CH0303 (HB0380) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief - Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 303 |
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SB0272 (HB0012) | State Correctional Facilities - Correctional Officers - Background Check | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Kelley) |
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SB0287 | Handgun Qualification License - Training Requirement - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0326 (HB1015) | State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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SB0339 /CH0302 (HB0397/CH0301) | Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System (Carl Henn's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 |
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SB0357 (HB1396) | Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0369 (HB0372) | Evidence - Chain of Custody of DNA | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0390 /CH0242 | Natural Resources – Sunday Hunting – St. Mary’s County | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 |
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SB0397 (HB1062) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0407 (HB0255) | Public Schools - Agricultural Education Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0409 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Employee-Owned Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0413 (HB1199) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0420 (HB0630) | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0478 /CH0250 (HB1317) | Property Tax – Vehicles Valued as Stock in Business and Notification on Annexation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 250 |
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SB0496 /CH0756 | Payroll Recovery Act - Sunset Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 756 |
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SB0503 (HB1133) | Military Service Credit - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 8:30 a.m. |
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SB0507 | Income Tax - Angel Investor Tax Credit Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0508 (HB0480) | Alcoholic Beverages - Maryland Brewery Promotion Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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SB0522 /CH0411 (HB0571/CH0410) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 |
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SB0544 | Education - No-Zero Grading Policy - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0556 (HB0057) | State Government - Legislative and Executive Branches - Workplace Bullying | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0569 /CH0509 (HB1268/CH0508) | Public Safety - Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509 |
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SB0581 /CH0211 (HB1260) | Economic, Housing, and Community Development – Opportunity Zone Incentives | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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SB0608 (HB0305) | State Procurement - Maryland Food for Maryland Institutions Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0650 (HB0836) | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0654 /CH0333 (HB1339/CH0332) | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 333 |
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SB0678 /CH0407 | State Government - Notarial Acts and Notaries Public | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407 |
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SB0681 (HB1300) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Temporary Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0727 /CH0219 (HB1293) | Health – Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219 |
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SB0744 (HB0532) | Protecting Natural Resources and Preserving Productive Farms - Commission on the Development of a Blueprint for Solar Energy in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0777 /CH0520 | Property Tax - Exemption for Dwelling House Owned by Disabled Active Duty Service Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 520 |
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SB0820 (HB1392) | Public Health – Co–Prescribing, Prescribing and Dispensing Opioid Overdose Reversal Drugs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0850 | Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Qualified Computer Technology | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0852 /CH0312 (HB1386) | Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Veterans and Military Service Members and Spouses - Occupational Licenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 312 |
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SB0853 /CH0490 (HB0433/CH0489) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490 |
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SB0879 /CH0313 | Primary and Secondary Education - Black History Month - Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 313 |
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SB0884 | Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) and Hearing canceled (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0946 /CH0767 (HB1120) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retiree Benefits - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 767 |
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SB0963 | Public Information Act - Workers' Compensation Commission - Denial of Part of a Public Record | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0981 | Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0996 (HB1376) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Korean War Veterans Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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SB1005 | Baltimore County - Hunting - Deer Management Permits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB1008 (HB0978) | Abortions - Detection of Fetal Heartbeat (Keep Our Hearts Beating Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0089 (HB0046) | Small Business Relief Tax Credit – Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0090 (HB0043) | Elections - Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment - Commission and Process | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0091 (HB0044) | Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0092 (HB0045) | Accountability in Education Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0159 (HB0153) | Building Opportunity Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0160 (HB0233) | Workers' Compensation - Medical Presumptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0161 (HB0231) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0162 (HB0234) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0163 (HB0230) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Felonies (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2019) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0164 /CH0386 (HB0155/CH0385) | Maryland Department of Health - Capital and Grant Programs - State Grants | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386 |
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SB0165 (HB0148) | Safe Schools Maryland Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (106-29) |
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SB0166 (HB0236) | Crimes - Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence or Felony - Penalties (The Repeat Firearms Offender Act of 2019) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0167 (HB0152) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Expansion Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0169 (HB0158) | State Personnel Recruitment Modernization Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0170 (HB0149) | Retirement Tax Fairness Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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SB0171 (HB0154) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Qualified Retired Public Safety Employee (Hometown Heroes Act of 2019) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0173 (HB0157) | State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0174 (HB0150) | More Opportunities for Marylanders Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0176 (HB0229) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0207 (HB0232) | Transparency Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0874 (HB0719) | Crimes - Life Imprisonment - Parole Eligibility | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 9:30 a.m. |
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SB0875 (HB0718) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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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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Frostburg Municipal Center | Introduced | Allegany | $450,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 | |||
Greenway Avenue Stadium | Introduced | Allegany | $150,000 | $0 | |||||
Western Maryland Works | Introduced | Allegany | $400,000 | $60,000 | $300,000 | $360,000 | |||
YMCA of Cumberland | Introduced | Allegany | $275,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |||
Broadford Park Amphitheater | Introduced | Garrett | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
Garrett College Document Management System | Introduced | Garrett | $60,000 | $0 | |||||
Garrett County Animal Shelter | Introduced | Garrett | $72,000 | $0 | |||||
Garrett County Historical Museum | Introduced | Garrett | $97,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |||
Garrett Hall Dormitory | Introduced | Garrett | $40,000 | $0 | |||||
Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department | Introduced | Garrett | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2006. Member of the Senate since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2007- Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2008- Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2011- Public Safety, Transportation and Environment Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2011- Rules Committee
- 2011- Executive Nominations Committee
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics
- 2013- Legislative Policy Committee
- 2019 Joint Audit and EvaluationCommittee
- 2013- Joint Committee on Gaming Oversight
- 2015 Joint Committee on Legislative Technology and Open Government
- 2007- Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space/Agricultural Land Preservation
- 2011- Spending Affordability Committee
- 2007 Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 1, Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties
- 2007 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past Senate Service
- Paycheck Recovery Commission, 2016-2017; Senate Co-Chair, Protocol Committee, 2015-2019; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2015; Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, 2013-2014; Standing Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, 2011-2012; Health, Education, and Human Resources Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, 2008-2010; Pensions Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, 2011-2015; Joint Committee on Pensions, 2011-2014; Finance Committee, 2007; Joint Audit Committee, 2007-2019.
- Past House Service 1983-2007
- Special Committee on State Employee Rights and Protections, 2005-2007; Minority Leader, 2003-2007; Management Subcommittee of the Legislative Policy Committee, 2003-2007; Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, 2003-2007; Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2003-2007; Spending Affordability Committee, 2003-2007; Chair, Allegany County Delegation, 1998-2007; Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, 1995-2007; Special Joint Commission on Pensions, 1995-2007; Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 1995-2007; Oversight Committee on Pensions of the Appropriations Committee, 1995-2007; Chair, Oversight Committee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation of the Appropriations Committee, 1994-2002; Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 1992-2007; Joint Committee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation, 1991-2007; Appropriations Committee, 1983-2007; Chair, Garrett County Delegation, 1983-2007; Chair, Western Maryland Delegation, 1995-2004; Chair, Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2003; Special Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2003; House Chair, Joint Committee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation, 1991-2003; Deputy Minority Whip, 1996-1997; Health and the Environment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 1992-1994.
- Public Service
- Natural Resources & Infrastructure Committee, National Conference of State Legislators, 2017-2018; Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service, 2017-; Rural Maryland Council, 2015-; Local (Video Lottery) Development Council, Allegany County, 2015-; Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission, 2015-; Marcellus Shale Safe-Drilling Initiative Advisory Commission, 2011-2015; Small Business Task Force, 2009; Agriculture and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Environment Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Agriculture, Environment, and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-2008; Joint Commission on the Maryland Port Administration, 2005-2007; Environment and Natural Resources Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007; Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board, 2000-2007; State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services, 2000-2005; Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 2004; Task Force to Study Public School Facilities, 2002-2004; Governor’s Commission on the Structure and Efficiency of State Government, Environmental Programs Subcommittee, 2003; Transportation Task Force, 2003; Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds, 1995-2003; Youth Centers Advisory Board, Department of Juvenile Services, 2002-; Western Maryland Economic Development Task Force, 1998-2002; Governor’s Flood Mitigation Task Force for Western Maryland, 1996-2002; Transit Policy Panel, 2000; Citizens Advisory Board for Brandenburg Center, 1991-2000; Maryland Comprehensive Transit Plan Transit Advisory Panel, 1998-1999; Task Force to Study the Governance, Coordination, and Funding of the University System of Maryland, 1998-1999; Maryland Advisory Commission for Manufacturing Competitiveness, 1995-1998; Special Committee on Rail Mergers, 1997; Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development, 1996-1997; Special Committee on School Enrollment Management, 1996-1997; Special Joint Tax Force on Transportation, 1995-1997; Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, 1983-; Town Council, Town of Grantsville, 1980-1982, 1972-1974; Legislative Committee, Maryland Association of Counties, 1975-1978; Board of County Commissioners, Garrett County, 1974-1978; Garrett County Development Corporation, 1974.
- Memberships
- Maryland Rural Caucus, 2002-2007; Maryland Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus, 2001-2007; National Rifle Association; American Legion; Sons of the American Legion; Lions Club, (President, 1982-1983); Associate Member, Lodge 40, Fraternal Order of Police; Casselman Valley Sportsman Club; Lonaconing Republican Club; Washington County Republican Club; Allegany County Republican Club.
- Awards
- Maryland Municipal League, Municipal Super Star, 2018, 2017; William Donald Schafter, Helping People Award, 2016; Thomas Hargreaves Award, Distinguished Legislative Fellow Award, 2014-2015; Maryland Coalition of YMCAs, Y Hero Award, 2013; The Thomas Kennedy Award, 2012; Cumberland Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow Award, 2007; Rawlings Fellowship, 2007; Maryland Association of Counties, MACo Recognition Award, 2006; Maryland Community Action Partnership, Legislative Leadership Award, 2005; Civil War Heritage Area, Legislator of the Year, 1998; Maryland Rural Health Association, Outstanding Rural Legislator Award, 1998; Legislator Recognition Award, Maryland Association of Counties, 1997; Maryland Forest Association, MFA Legislator of the Year, 1997; National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers' National Leadership Award, 1990.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Grantsville, Maryland, April 9, 1948; Northern High School, Accident, Maryland; Fairmont State College, B.S., Business Administration, cum laude, 1970; Frostburg State College, Teacher Certification , 1974; Retail Businessman; Former Teacher; Drafted by Baltimore Colts, 1970 (NAIA Football All-American Fullback); Maryland National Guard, 1970-1976; Member, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church; Married; two children.
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