Legislation
Delegate Jay A. Jacobs
- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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321 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3449 | 301-858-3449
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3449
Fax 410-841-3093
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321 House Office Building
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321 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3449
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321 House Office Building
- Contact
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jay.jacobs@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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| HB0331 /CH0174 (SB0133/CH0173) | Farm Area Motor Vehicles - Registration and Authorized Use | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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| HB0348 (SB0362) | Natural Resources - Oyster Planting - Substrate Material | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0349 /CH0259 (SB0361/CH0260) | Natural Resources – Special Charter Boat License – Alteration | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 |
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| HB0815 (SB0922/CH0530) | Public Health – Milk – Labeling | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0921 (SB1036) | Environment - Conowingo Dam - Water Quality Certification | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1335 (SB0955/CH0768) | Kent County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2019 | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HJ0008 (SJ0004) | Conowingo Dam - Pollution Cleanup - Costs | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 2:00 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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| HB0065 (SB0002) | Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| 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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| HB0371 | State Board of Education - Financial Literacy Curriculum - Graduation Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB0386 | Admissions and Amusement Tax - Limitations on Municipal Corporations - Agricultural Tourism | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 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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| HB0417 /CH0310 | Water Pollution Control – Notification of Sewer Overflows and Treatment Plant Bypasses – Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310 |
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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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| 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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| HB0513 (SB1002) | County Boards of Education – Establishing Regional Career and Technology Education Schools – Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0515 /CH0369 | Municipalities - Municipal Infraction Proceedings - Designation of a Building Inspector or an Enforcement Officer to Testify | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 369 |
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| HB0534 (SB0519) | Public Schools - State Aid for School Construction - Eligible Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0536 | Education - Public Charter Schools - Virtual Learning Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0541 (SB0115) | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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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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| HB0596 (SB0685) | Criminal Procedure - Supervised Probation - Convicted Sex Offenders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB0609 | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | 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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| 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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| HB0792 | Maryland Electricians Act - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0806 | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Individual Exchange - Copper Plans to Lower Rates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0808 /CH0278 | Weed Control - Noxious Weeds - Regulations and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 278 |
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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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| 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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| HB0917 | Motor Vehicles - Motorcycles - Overtaking and Passing Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0930 | Hospitals – Changes in Status – Notification and Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0933 | Abortion - Detection of Fetal Heartbeat | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0939 /CH0063 (SB0935/CH0064) | Vehicle Laws - Electric Bicycles - Equipment and Operation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 63 |
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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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| HB1057 | Alcoholic Beverages - Alcohol Awareness Program Certification Requirements - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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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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| HB1146 (SB0664) | Criminal Procedure - Forfeiture of Firearms - Sale to Dealer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| HB1150 | Criminal Law - Assault on Public Transportation Operator - Penalties and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 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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| HB1215 | Criminal Law – Crimes Against Property – Right to Defend Property (Castle Doctrine) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| HB0148 (SB0165) | Safe Schools Maryland Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0149 (SB0170) | Retirement Tax Fairness Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0150 (SB0174) | More Opportunities for Marylanders Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0152 (SB0167) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Expansion Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0153 (SB0159) | Building Opportunity Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0154 (SB0171) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Qualified Retired Public Safety Employee (Hometown Heroes Act of 2019) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0155 /CH0385 (SB0164/CH0386) | Maryland Department of Health - Capital and Grant Programs - State Grants | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385 |
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| HB0157 (SB0173) | State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0158 (SB0169) | State Personnel Recruitment Modernization Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0178 /CH0217 (SB0177/CH0218) | Maryland Stadium Authority - Ocean City Convention Facility - Renovation | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 217 |
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| HB0229 (SB0176) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0231 (SB0161) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0232 (SB0207) | Transparency Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0234 (SB0162) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0236 (SB0166) | 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 House - Hearing 2/25 at 10:00 a.m. |
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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 Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Motor Vehicles and Transportation Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2011- Chair, Kent County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Agriculture, Agriculture Preservation, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Chair, Caroline County House Delegation, 2011-2015.
- Public Service
- Rural Healthcare Delivery Workgroup, 2016-2017; Maryland Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council, 2015-; Kent County Delegation, 2011-; Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2011-; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2011-; Nutrient Management Advisory Committee, 2011-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, 2009-2011; Mayor of Rock Hall, 1999-2011; Maryland Municipal League, 1997-2011; Upper Shore Regional Council, 2007-; Chair, Rock Hall Tricentenial, 2007; Workforce Housing Task Force, Kent County, 2006-2007; Board of Directors, Maryland Municipal League, 2002-2007; District Vice President, Maryland Municipal League, 2002-2007; Strategic Economic Development Advisory Board, Kent County, 2003-2004; Vice Mayor of Rock Hall, 1997-1999; Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, Queen Anne's County, Past President, 1990-1992; Planning and Zoning Board, Rock Hall, 1976-1980.
- Memberships
- Maryland Mayor's Association , 1999-2011; Eastern Shore Association of Municipalities , 1997-2011; President, Kent County Council of Governments , 2007-2010; Kent County Council of Governments , 1997-2007; President, Maryland Mayor's Association , 2003; Board of Directors, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company , 1997-; Member and Administrative Officer, Kent County Community Marching Band , 1993-.
- Awards
- Person of the Year, WCTR, Chestertown , 2007; Community Service Award, Kent County Chamber of Commerce , 2001.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Rock Hall, Maryland; Kent County High School; Owner, Jay A. Jacobs Complete Kitchens and Baths LLC; Firefighter and Ambulance Driver, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company, 1996-; Member, Wesley United Methodist Church, Rock Hall; Married.
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