Delegate William J. Wivell
- District
- 2A
- County
- Washington and Frederick
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Economic Matters Committee
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Economic Matters Committee
- Annapolis Info
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324 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone: 410-841-3447
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3447
Fax 410-841-3273
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324 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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P.O. Box 333
Smithsburg, MD 21783 -
Phone 410-841-3447
Fax 410-841-3273
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P.O. Box 333
- Contact
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william.wivell@house.maryland.gov
- Party
- Republican
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| Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) |
Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB1127 | Washington County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligible Properties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1200 | Vehicle Laws - Electronic and Video Tolls - Exemption for Registered Owners Undergoing Cancer Treatment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1201 | Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Reserve Studies - Exemptions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1204 | Primary and Secondary Education - Education Savings Account Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Reassigned to Appropriations |
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| HB1217 (SB0479) | Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards and Energy Use Intensity Targets - Exemptions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1231 | Washington County - Dually Enrolled Students | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB1236 | Real Property – Prohibition on Restrictions of Accessory Dwelling Units – Historic District Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1318 | Department of Human Services - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Error Reduction | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1349 | Public Service Commission - Implementation Plan to Convert Formerly Operational Fossil Fuel Generating Stations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1362 | Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Meetings - Recording Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1525 (SB0801) | Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, EmPOWER Energy Efficiency Programs, and Community Solar Energy Generating Systems | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0133 | Income Tax and Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reductions and Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0183 (SB0106) | Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0186 | Natural Resources - Bow Hunting - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0411 | Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0449 | Juvenile Justice Restoration Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0454 | Election Law - Voter Registration Eligibility - U.S. Citizenship Verification (SAVE Our Elections Act of 2026) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0455 (SB0329) | Education - Certification of Scholarship Granting Organizations (Opting in on Opportunity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0460 | Solar Energy - Construction of Generating Stations in Priority Preservation Areas and Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0462 (SB0567) | Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0463 | First Degree Murder - Diminution Credits - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0475 | Department of Juvenile Services - Employees - Prohibited Convictions (Juvenile Offender Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0482 | Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission (Fair Districts for Maryland Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/27 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0609 (SB0424) | State Transfer Tax - Land Preservation Special Fund - Revenue Allocation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0643 (SB0034) | Certified Public Accountants - Licensure - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0673 | Consumer Goods - Restrictions Based on Energy Source - Prohibition (Energy Equality Act of 2026) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0719 | Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibition Against Sanctuary Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0725 | Correctional Services - Immigration Enforcement - Required Notice and Transfer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0863 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2026 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0964 | Secure the Vote Act of 2026 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0966 (SB0174) | State Board of Education – Enforcement Procedures – Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0967 | Electric Companies – Environmental Surcharges or Fees – Prohibition on Collection | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0970 | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Nuclear Energy and Renaming | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0972 | Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment (Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0976 (SB0712) | Primary and Secondary Education - Funding Accuracy and Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations and Report (Education Funding Accuracy Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0980 | Family Law and State Government - Child Protection and the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman (Kanaiyah's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0988 | Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1023 | Lab-Grown Meat - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1024 | Eminent Domain - Agricultural and Conservation Easements - Prohibited Taking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1044 (SB0640) | Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1079 | Office of Regulatory Management and State Government Authorizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1210 (SB0584) | Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Transmission Lines - Notice to Landowners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1266 (SB0717) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexual Assault Offenses - Test Kit Submission Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| HB1334 (SB0903) | Education - Engagement Policies and School Compact (Maryland Public Education Parental Partnership Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1347 (SB0689) | Task Force to Study Postrelease Services and Requirements (Bri's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1350 (SB0484) | Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1375 (SB0969) | Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1388 (SB0875) | Oysters - Rotational Harvest - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1391 | Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Testing and Inspection - Grounds for Failure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1395 (SB0849) | Consumer Protection - Agricultural Equipment Warranties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1396 | Commission on Blueprint Fiscal Sustainability and Student Achievement - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB1400 (SB0166) | Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1417 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland Constitutional Carry Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1495 | Vehicle Laws - Registration Plates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1518 | Property Tax Assessments - 5-Year Assessment Cycle | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1565 | Public Health - Obesity Management and Treatment Programs (Healthy Maryland for Every Body) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Health) |
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| HB1586 | Protective Orders - Coercive Control | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HS0001 | State Agencies - Misconduct Related to Federal Funding - Legislative Investigating Committee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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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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| Historic Mt Vernon German Reformed Church | Introduced | Washington | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
| Smithsburg High School | Introduced | Washington | $250,000 | $0 | |||||
| Washington County Public Safety Training Center | Introduced | Washington | $435,000 | $0 |
- Tenure
- Appointed to the House of Delegates, March 13, 2015. Sworn in March 16, 2015. First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in November 2018. Member of the House of Delegates since January 9, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2023 Economic Matters Committee
- 2026 Economic Development Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2026 Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2026 Land Use and Zoning Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2019 Chair, Washington County House Delegation (Member 2015)
- Past House Service
- Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2023-2025; Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2023-2025; Banking, Consumer Protection, and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2023-2025; Environment and Transportation Committee, 2016-2023; Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2016-2023; Local Government and Bi-County Agencies Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2016-2023; Land Use and Ethics of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2020-2023; 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; 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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