Organization on the record
Catholic Charities
Bills
79
83 for · 5 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
50%
39 of 78 decided
Lobbyists hired
17
2022 to 2026
Reported lobbying spend
$410,017
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session20 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 309 Judicial Facilities - Stops, Detentions, and Arrests - Limitations | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 382 Commercial Law - Broadband Access - Low-Income Consumer Programs (Maryland Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 772 Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 808 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 811 Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places ( Village Multigenerational Third Places Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 854 School Construction - Nonpublic Special Education School Renovation Program - Established | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 903 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 995 Health Occupations - Behavioral Health Care Providers - Use of Artificial Intelligence | FWAPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Withdrawn |
| HB 1246 Maryland Department of Health - Employment Training and Opportunity Database | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1321 Child Care Scholarship Program - Application Process and Copays - Alterations | FWAPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1458 State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Refugees and Asylees - Establishment | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Withdrawn |
| HB 1490 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Good Cause and Adequate Reason Exceptions | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1553 Estates and Trusts - Guardianship of the Person of a Disabled Person - Emergency and Temporary Guardianship Petitions | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 39 Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study | FWAPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 245 Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 490 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 530 Aging-in-Place Programs - Grants - Multigenerational Third Places (Village Multigenerational Third Places Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 571 Commercial Law - Broadband Access - Low-Income Consumer Programs (Maryland Broadband Opportunity and Fairness Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 772 Maryland Department of Health - Employment Training and Opportunity Database | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 935 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session30 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 36 Department of Aging – Aging Services – Program Repeal and Consolidation | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 93 Housing and Community Development - Homeless Shelter Certification Program - Establishment | FWAPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 325 Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements and Study | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 367 Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 501 Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 502 Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy and Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative - Established | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 541 Department of Commerce - Nonprofit Organizations Navigator - Established | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 665 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 696 State Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces, and Workgroups - Elimination of Citizenship Requirements and Establishment of Diversity Requirements | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 709 Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Good Cause Termination (Good Cause Eviction) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 862 Child Care Affordability Commission - Establishment | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 869 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025 | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1006 Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Guidelines and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1431 State and Local Agencies - Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law - Restrictions on Access to Information (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1473 State Government - Equal Access to Public Services for Individuals With Limited English Proficiency and Individuals With Disabilities | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1473 State Government - Equal Access to Public Services for Individuals With Limited English Proficiency and Individuals With Disabilities | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 72 Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 72 Health Occupations Boards - English Proficiency Requirements and Licensure by Endorsement for Nursing | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 268 Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 355 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Delay of Implementation | UNFPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 365 Department of Commerce – Nonprofit Organizations Navigator – Established | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 372 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025 | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 431 Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 433 Office of Disability Employment Advancement and Policy and Maryland as a Model Employer Initiative - Established | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 451 Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements and Study | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 490 State Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces, and Workgroups - Elimination of Citizenship Requirements and Establishment of Diversity Requirements | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 828 Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Access, Guidance, and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| SB 828 Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Access, Guidance, and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| SB 977 Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law - Restrictions on Access to Information (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 977 Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law - Restrictions on Access to Information (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session22 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 352 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 | FWAPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 354 Maryland Pathway to Nursing Pilot Program and Advisory Committee - Establishment | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 428 Community Schools - Rental Assistance for Community School Families Program and Fund - Establishment | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 428 Community Schools - Rental Assistance for Community School Families Program and Fund - Establishment | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 543 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Seniors - State Supplement | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 577 Housing and Community Development - Study on the Establishment of a Homeless Shelter Licensing Program | FWAPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 961 State Government - Commission on New Americans - Established | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 981 Principal Departments - Individuals With Limited English Proficiency - Access to Public Services | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 987 State Government - Equal Access to Public Services for Individuals With Limited English Proficiency - Modifications | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1134 Hospitals and Related Institutions – Residential Treatment Centers – Accreditation | FAVPDF | Keegan, Kevin | Enacted |
| HB 1434 Department of Human Services - Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards - Restoration of Benefits | UNFPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 98 Interagency Food Desert Advisory Committee - Food Desert Study | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 124 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 171 Landlord and Tenant - Notice of Utility Bills in Residential Leases - Gas and Electric Services | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 181 Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Training and Reentry Services - Funding | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 370 Community Schools - Rental Assistance for Community School Families Program and Fund - Establishment | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 370 Community Schools - Rental Assistance for Community School Families Program and Fund - Establishment | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 644 Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Just Cause Termination Provisions | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 705 Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 705 Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 974 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund Fees | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 991 Behavioral Health - Language Assistance Services Pilot Program | FAVPDF | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 322 Public Health - Home- and Community-Based Services for Children and Youth | FAVPDF | Keegan, Kevin | Enacted |
| SB 255 Public Health - Home- and Community-Based Services for Children and Youth | FAVPDF | Keegan, Kevin | Enacted |
| SB 311 Nonpublic Education - Placements of Children With Disabilities - Teacher Salaries (Teacher Pay Parity Act) | FAV | Plakosh, Dan | Did not advance |
| SB 311 Nonpublic Education - Placements of Children With Disabilities - Teacher Salaries (Teacher Pay Parity Act) | FAV | Buchdahl, Ezra | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 406 Children in Out–of–Home Placements – Placement in Medical Facilities | FWAPDF | Keegan, Kevin | Did not advance |
| SB 637 Health and Health Insurance - Behavioral Health Services - Expansion (Behavioral Health System Modernization Act) | FAVPDF | Keegan, Kevin | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 152 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2020 | UNF | Keegan, Kevin | Did not advance |
| HB 152 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2020 | UNFPDF | Keegan, Kevin | Did not advance |
| HB 1313 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility | FAVPDF | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1382 Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Placement in Medical Facilities | FWAPDF | Keegan, Kevin | Did not advance |
| SB 192 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2020 | UNFPDF | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 539 Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 708 Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund and Advisory Council - Alterations | FAV | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Vetoed |
| SB 847 Child Support – Guidelines | FAVPDF | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 966 Health Facilities - Assisted Living Programs - Referrals and Licenses | FAVPDF | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 1000 Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Implementation | FWAPDF | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Did not advance |
