Legislation
Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist
- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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430 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3555
Fax 410-841-3434 | 301-858-3434
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430 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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430 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
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430 House Office Building
- Contact
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Jeff.Ghrist@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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| HB0512 | Public School Construction - Maximum Gross Area Allowance for English Learner Students | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0513 (SB1002) | County Boards of Education – Establishing Regional Career and Technology Education Schools – Authority | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0534 (SB0519) | Public Schools - State Aid for School Construction - Eligible Costs | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0808 /CH0278 | Weed Control - Noxious Weeds - Regulations and Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 278 |
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| HB0829 /CH0551 | Health Insurance - Provider Panels - Graduate Providers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 551 |
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| HB0110 | Public School Students – Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (45-0) |
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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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| HB0348 (SB0362) | Natural Resources - Oyster Planting - Substrate Material | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0349 /CH0259 (SB0361/CH0260) | Natural Resources – Special Charter Boat License – Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 |
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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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| HB0428 /CH0651 (SB0269/CH0652) | Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program – Awards for Flood Damage and Mandatory Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 651 |
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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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| HB0544 | Pharmacy Benefits - Processing and Adjudication of Claims - Restrictions on Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0570 /CH0274 (SB0178/CH0275) | Outpatient Mental Health Centers – Medical Directors – Telehealth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 274 |
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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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| HB0600 | Study on the Future of Nuclear Energy in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 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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| HB0641 /CH0072 (SB0355) | Criminal Law – Sexual Contact With an Animal – Aggravated Cruelty to Animals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72 |
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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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| HB0722 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Firearm | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0724 | Legislative Districts - Single-Member Delegate Districts (One Person One Vote Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0736 (SB0552) | Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Prohibitions on Former Employees and Commissioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0768 /CH0692 (SB0759) | Health - Prescription Drug Affordability Board | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 692 |
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| HB0781 (SB1007) | Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Church or Religious Organization Property (Parishioner Protection Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0783 (SB0993) | Task Force to Study Behavioral and Mental Health in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB0858 | Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0902 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - College Savings Plan Contributions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0923 /CH0705 (SB0642) | Task Force to Study Transportation Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 705 |
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| HB0975 (SB0907) | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0978 (SB1008) | Abortions - Detection of Fetal Heartbeat (Keep Our Hearts Beating Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1008 | Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Valuation of Easement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1010 /CH0317 (SB0801/CH0318) | Brewery Modernization Act of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317 |
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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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| HB1057 | Alcoholic Beverages - Alcohol Awareness Program Certification Requirements - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1080 /CH0379 (SB0704) | Alcoholic Beverages - Beer Franchise Agreements - Notice of Nonrenewal or Termination | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379 |
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| HB1097 | Drug or Controlled Dangerous Substance Testing - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1116 /CH0513 (SB0911/CH0514) | Gender Diversity in the Boardroom – Annual Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 513 |
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| HB1139 (SB0037) | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1168 | Education - Career and Technical Education Expansion Grant - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB1221 | Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1227 (SB0997) | Public Utilities - Wind and Solar Generating Stations - Local Zoning and Land Use | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1228 /CH0381 (SB0807) | State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships, Continuing Education, and Disclosures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 381 |
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| HB1310 (SB0720) | Real Property – Fiber Deployment – Broadband Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1335 (SB0955/CH0768) | Kent County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading 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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| HB0046 (SB0089) | Small Business Relief Tax Credit - Expansion | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0397 /CH0301 (SB0339/CH0302) | Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System (Carl Henn's Law) | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301 |
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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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| Echo Hill Outdoor School | Introduced | Kent | $200,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| Kent School | Introduced | Kent | $142,000 | $142,000 | $142,000 | ||||
| Queen Anne's County High Schools Synthetic Turf Fields | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Deputy Minority Whip
- 2015 Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee
- 2019 Transportation and the Enivronment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight
- 2015 Chair, Caroline County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Health and Social Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2015-2019; 21st Century School Facilities Commission, 2016-2017; Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2015-; North County Water and Sewer Authority, 2011-2014; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 1st Vice Chair-2013, 2006-2004; Caroline County Social Services Advisory Board, 2006-2014; Board of Health, Caroline County, 2006-2014; Chair, Roads Board, Caroline County (2012-2014), 2006-2010; Character Counts, Coach; Little League, Coach.
- Memberships
- County Engineers Association of Maryland, 2007-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, March 14, 1975; North Caroline High School, Ridgely, Maryland; Chesapeake College; Salisbury State University, B.A. Economics, 1997; Real Estate Agent; Former Assistant Store Manager, The Home Depot; County Commissioners of Caroline County (2006-2014), President (2010-2012 and 2014), Vice President (2014-2014); Married; two children.
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