Registered lobbyist
Marta Harting
Venable LLP · 410-244-7400 · on file 2022 to 2026
Clients on file
45
30 in Nov 2025 - Oct 2026
Reported compensation
$2,191,526
all years on file
Bills testified on
111
46 for · 71 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
66%
77 of 116 decided bills
Who they are and whom they represent
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Testimony on record
2026 Regular Session14 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 148 Consumer Protection and Labor and Employment - Surveillance-Based Price and Wage Setting - Prohibition | FWAPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 283 Property Insurance - Settlement of Claims and Notices | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 385 Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Evidence - Rebuttable Presumption of Medical Bills | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 469 Condominiums - Mandatory Insurance Coverage | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1240 Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1587 Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 52 Property Insurance - Settlement of Claims and Notices | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 72 Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Sale for Off-Premises Consumption | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 269 Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Evidence - Rebuttable Presumption of Medical Bills | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 351 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 351 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 440 Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 639 Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 747 Condominiums - Unit Owner Responsibility for Damage or Destruction and Mandatory Insurance Coverage | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
2025 Regular Session15 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 328 State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Veterans’ and Fraternal Organizations | UNFPDF | Venable | Vetoed |
| HB 1048 Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization | UNF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1274 Consumer Protection - Third-Party Litigation Financing | FWAPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1551 Alcoholic Beverages - Class 5 Breweries - On-Premises Consumption | FAVPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 324 Admissions and Amusement Tax - Food and Beverages | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 340 Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation | FWA | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 541 State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Veterans' and Fraternal Organizations | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 725 Charles County - Gaming - Video Lottery Operation License and Video Lottery Terminals | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 846 Business Regulation - Cellular Phone Carriers - Authorized Users | INFOPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 893 Insurance - Enforcement, Impaired Entities, Homeowner's Insurance Policies, and Unfair Claim Settlement Practices - Revisions | UNF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 982 Sports Wagering – Wagers on Historical Horse Races – Authorization | UNF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 984 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 984 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 985 Consumer Protection - Third-Party Litigation Financing | FWAPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 1039 Alcoholic Beverages - Class 5 Breweries - On-Premises Consumption | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
2024 Regular Session22 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 567 Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| HB 663 Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Ready-to-Drink Cocktails | FAVPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 712 Public Information Act - Denials - Confidential Information | UNF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| HB 868 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Price - Exemption for Trade-in Value of Portable Electronics | FWA | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1007 Fair Share for Maryland Act of 2024 | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1049 Consumer Protection - Automatic Renewals | FWAPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1061 School Construction - Public Charter School Facility Fund - Establishment | FAV | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1072 Sales and Use Tax - Alcoholic Beverages - Rate Alteration | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1129 Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1159 State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Veterans' and Fraternal Organizations | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1206 Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Establishment | FAVPDF | Diageo North America | Enacted |
| HB 1206 Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Establishment | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| HB 1306 Admissions and Amusement Tax - Food and Beverages | UNFPDF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| SB 541 Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 541 Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 | FWAPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 603 Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation | FWAPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 766 Fair Share for Maryland Act of 2024 | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 877 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Price - Exemption for Trade-in Value of Portable Electronics | FWA | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 892 School Construction - Public Charter School Facility Fund - Establishment | FAV | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 902 Wildlife – Protections and Highway Crossings | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 1013 State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Veterans' and Fraternal Organizations | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 1040 Consumer Protection - Automatic Renewals | FWA | Venable | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session17 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 27 Commercial Law - Consumer Protection Act - Floral Wire Services | UNF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 128 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage - Opt-Out Option | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| HB 217 Video Lottery Operation License - Renewal | UNF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 284 Environment - Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment and Producer Responsibility for Packaging Materials | FWAPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 721 Motor Vehicle Insurance – Insurance Identification Card – Multiple Named Insureds | FWA | Venable | Withdrawn |
| HB 1205 Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Automated Bill Payments | UNFPDF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| SB 171 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage - Opt-Out Option | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 222 Environment - Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment and Producer Responsibility for Packaging Materials | FWAPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 222 Environment - Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment and Producer Responsibility for Packaging Materials | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 267 Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation | FAV | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 307 Financial Institutions – Mortgage Loan Originators – Independent Contractors | FAVPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 308 Health Insurance – Utilization Review – Revisions | UNF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 398 Health Insurance - Reimbursement and Use of Specific Pharmacies and Dispensaries - Prohibitions | UNF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 537 Video Lottery Operation License - Renewal | FAV | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 646 School Construction - Public Charter School Facility Fund - Establishment | FAV | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 683 Courts – Wrongful Acts by Deceased Individuals – Actions In Rem | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 816 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Rate Filings - Trade Secrets and Factors Used to Establish Rates | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session19 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 57 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Rate Filings - Trade Secrets and Factors Used to Establish Rates | UNFPDF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| HB 125 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating - Use of Gender | UNFPDF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| HB 266 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance – Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage – Opt–Out Option | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 377 Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Installment Payment Plans | UNFPDF | Venable | Vetoed |
| HB 436 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History Rating Policy | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 457 Corporate Income Tax - Throwback Rule and Combined Reporting | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 587 Motor Vehicle Financial Protection Product Agreements Act | FAVPDF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| HB 641 Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | FAV | Hippodrome | Enacted |
| HB 690 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History in Rating Policy | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 791 Sales and Use Tax – Digital Product – Definition | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| HB 926 Vehicle Laws - Mechanical Repair Contracts - Policies of Insurance | FWAPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 278 Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Installment Payment Plans | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 301 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance – Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage – Opt–Out Option | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 308 Environment - Statewide Green Business Certification Program | FAVPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 360 Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2022 | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 573 Motor Vehicle Financial Protection Product Agreements Act | FAVPDF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| SB 606 Baltimore County – Alcoholic Beverages Licenses – Transfers | FWA | Venable | Passed both chambers |
| SB 697 Vehicle Laws - Mechanical Repair Contracts - Policies of Insurance | FWAPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 723 Sales and Use Tax - Digital Product - Definition | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
2021 Regular Session19 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 12 Alcoholic Beverages - Sale or Delivery for Off-Premises Consumption | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| HB 109 Public Safety – Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards – Adoption | FAVPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 148 Commercial Law - Personal Information Protection Act - Revisions | FWAPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 168 Motor Vehicle Insurance Use of Credit History Rating Policy | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 172 Corporate Income Tax – Combined Reporting and Subtraction Modification for Combined Groups of Corporations | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 221 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History in Rating Policies | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 899 Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 902 Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| HB 1251 Motor Vehicle Insurance – Rate Filings – Discrimination, Trade Secrets, and States of Emergency | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 94 Public Health – Local Health District Boards | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
| SB 172 Maryland Health Equity Resource Act | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 205 Alcoholic Beverages - Sale or Delivery for Off-Premises Consumption | FAVPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 552 Motor Vehicle Insurance Use of Credit History Rating Policy | UNFPDF | Venable | Withdrawn |
| SB 669 Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 669 Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 670 Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 670 Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy | UNFPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 726 Vehicle Laws - Personal Delivery Devices - Standards and Requirements | FWAPDF | Venable | Enacted |
| SB 805 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Rate Filings - Discrimination, Trade Secrets, and States of Emergency | UNFPDF | Venable | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session12 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 225 Gaming - Sports Wagering - Implementation | FWAPDF | Representing: Maryland Live! Casino | Did not advance |
| HB 267 Private Passenger Automobile Insurance – Use of Telematics | UNF | State Farm | Did not advance |
| HB 333 Homeowner's Insurance - Weather-Related Claims and Notice of Cancellation or Nonrenewal | UNF | State Farm | Did not advance |
| HB 431 Motor Vehicle and Homeowner's Insurance - Use of Claim History in Rating Policies | UNF | State Farm | Did not advance |
| HB 726 Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials | UNF | State Farm | Did not advance |
| HB 727 Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy | UNF | State Farm | Did not advance |
| HB 1126 Video Lottery Operation License - Renewal | FWA | MD Live! Casino | Did not advance |
| HB 1192 Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | FAV | Broadwat Across America | Did not advance |
| HB 1464 Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Data - Ownership and Use | UNF | State Farm | Did not advance |
| SB 17 Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History in Rating Policies | UNF | State Farm | Did not advance |
| SB 552 Video Lottery Operation License - Renewal | FAVPDF | Maryland Live! Casino | Did not advance |
| SB 577 Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | FAV | Broadway Across America | Did not advance |