Registered lobbyist
John A Pica, Jr.
Pica & Associates, LLC · 410-990-1250 · on file 2022 to 2026
Clients on file
43
26 in Nov 2025 - Oct 2026
Reported compensation
$0
all years on file
Bills testified on
90
60 for · 32 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
45%
41 of 92 decided bills
Who they are and whom they represent
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Testimony on record
2026 Regular Session22 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 74 State Procurement - Security Services - Contract Modification | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 197 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | UNF | Did not advance | |
| HB 507 Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension | FAV | Pica & Associates | Did not advance |
| HB 531 State Department of Education - Public Schools STEM and Robotics Program - Study | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 577 Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 731 Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 854 School Construction - Nonpublic Special Education School Renovation Program - Established | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| HB 1152 Department of State Police - Special Police Officers - Study | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| HB 1303 Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Retail Establishments (Alcoholic Beverages Modernization Act of 2026) | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 63 State Procurement - Construction and Services - Contract Modification | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 75 Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Food Retailers | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 160 Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 279 Baltimore City - Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices - Enforcement and Licensure | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 303 Business Regulation - Sale of Motor Fuel - Pricing Signage | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 305 Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 334 Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 365 Security Guards - Certification Renewal - Requirements | FAV | Pica & Associates | Enacted |
| SB 365 Security Guards - Certification Renewal - Requirements | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 379 Recovery Residence Grant Program - Funding | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 456 Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 708 State Lottery - Courier Services - Licensure | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 789 Motor Vehicle Administration - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Repairs - Study | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 387 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 484 Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 539 State Lottery – Ticket Purchase and Delivery by Third–Party Entity – Authorization | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 937 Sales and Use Tax - Firearms, Firearm Accessories, and Ammunition - Rate Alteration | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Withdrawn |
| HB 1379 Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Retail Establishments (Alcoholic Beverages Modernization Act of 2025) | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 1469 Taxes - Sugary Beverage Distributor Tax (For Our Kids Act) | UNFPDF | On Behalf of Royal Farms | Did not advance |
| SB 403 State Procurement - Construction and Services - Contract Modification | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 470 Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 850 State Lottery - Ticket Purchase and Delivery by Third-Party Entity - Authorization | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session17 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 213 Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 488 Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Training and Reentry Services - Funding | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 773 Human Services - Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| HB 780 Competitive Sealed Proposals - Security Contracts | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| HB 847 Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Food Retailers | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 852 State Procurement - Leases and Construction Contracts - Performance Suspension Pending Audit | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 935 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 947 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024) | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| HB 1134 Hospitals and Related Institutions – Residential Treatment Centers – Accreditation | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 181 Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Training and Reentry Services - Funding | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 488 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024) | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 597 Human Services - Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 784 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 937 Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program - Established | FWA | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 983 Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 997 Health - Vital Records - Electronic Filing and Storage | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 1145 Public and Nonpublic Schools - Child Sex Offenders - Prohibition on In-Person Attendance | FWA | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 681 Recovery Residence Grant Program - Establishment | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 704 Firearms – Tracking Technology | UNFPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 1055 Security Guard Agencies, Security Guard Employers, and Security Guards – Standards and Certifications | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 155 Prince George's County - Natural Resources - Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 323 Calvert County - Sunday Hunting - Repeal of Time Restrictions | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 516 Cannabis Reform | FWA | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 655 Income Tax - Credit for Firearm Safety Devices | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 760 Security Guard Agencies, Security Guard Employers, and Security Guards – Standards and Certifications | FWAPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 796 Wicomico County - Sunday Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session17 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 506 Constitutional Amendment - Beer and Wine Licenses - Retail Grocery Establishments | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Withdrawn |
| HB 565 Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 835 Retail Service Stations – New Construction – Setbacks and Electric Charging Stations | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Withdrawn |
| HB 837 Cannabis Reform | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| HB 858 Alcoholic Beverages - Class A Licenses - Retail Grocery Establishments | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 935 Health and Health Insurance - Behavioral Health Services - Expansion (Behavioral Health System Modernization Act) | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 1021 Public Safety – Licensed Firearms Dealers – Security Requirements | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| HB 1396 Public Safety - Firearm Industry Members - Public Nuisance | UNFPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 387 Public Safety - Untraceable Firearms | UNFPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Enacted |
| SB 554 Maryland New Start Act of 2022 | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 603 Constitutional Amendment – Beer and Wine Licenses – Retail Grocery Establishments | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 618 Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Sales in Grocery Stores and Supermarkets - Referendum | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 628 Medical Cannabis - Grower License - Number and Licensed Processors | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 706 Nonpublic Educational Programs - Children With Disabilities - Costs of Teacher Salaries | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 722 Medical Cannabis - Licensees - Ownership Limitation Exemption | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 773 Income Tax - Credit for Firearm Safety Devices | FWA | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 833 Cannabis Reform | FWAPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 157 Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 170 Cancer Drugs – Physician Dispensing and Coverage | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Withdrawn |
| HB 739 Environment - Multidefendant Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Cases - Effect of Settlement | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 1082 Vehicle Laws – Enforcement and Use of Real–Time Digital Spotters | FWA | Pica & Associates, LLC | Withdrawn |
| HB 1326 Maryland Healthy Working Families Act – Revisions and Public Health Emergency Leave | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Withdrawn |
| SB 179 Distracted Driving Monitoring Systems - Authorization | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 421 Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 513 Cancer Drugs - Physician Dispensing and Coverage | FAV | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 524 Environment - Multidefendant Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Cases - Effect of Settlement | UNF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 323 Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | FAVPDF | Pica & Associates, LLC | Did not advance |
| HB 895 Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | UNF | PICA & ASSOCIATES | Did not advance |
| HB 943 Mail Order and Specialty Drugs - Physician Dispensing | FAV | Did not advance | |
| HB 1257 Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers (Firearms Dealers' Safety Act) | UNF | NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | Did not advance |
| SB 591 Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 816 Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers (Firearms Dealers' Safety Act) | UNF | NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | Did not advance |
| SB 819 Distracted Driving Monitoring Systems - Authorization | FAVPDF | PICA & ASSOCIATES, LLC | Did not advance |
| SB 871 Mail Order and Specialty Drugs - Physician Dispensing | FAV | Did not advance | |
| SB 871 Mail Order and Specialty Drugs - Physician Dispensing | FWAPDF | Did not advance |
