Organization on the record
Maryland Family Network
Bills
102
122 for · 6 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
59%
58 of 99 decided
Lobbyists hired
10
2022 to 2026
Reported lobbying spend
$118,884
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 363 Local Government - Grant for Recipients of State Child Tax Credit - Authorization | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 635 Child Care Facilities - Criminal History Records Check - Requirement | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1321 Child Care Scholarship Program - Application Process and Copays - Alterations | INFOPDF | Eidman, Lacey | Enacted |
| HB 1458 State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Refugees and Asylees - Establishment | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Withdrawn |
| HB 1490 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Good Cause and Adequate Reason Exceptions | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1490 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Good Cause and Adequate Reason Exceptions | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 468 Local Government - Grant for Recipients of State Child Tax Credit - Authorization | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 468 Local Government - Grant for Recipients of State Child Tax Credit - Authorization | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 503 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program - Funding | FAVPDF | Eidman, Lacey | Enacted |
| SB 664 Child Care Scholarship Program - Priority for Child Care Providers | FAVPDF | Eidman, Lacey | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session17 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 102 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Revisions | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 102 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Revisions | UNFPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 334 Workgroup on Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Services - Establishment | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 859 Access to Health Insurance for Child Care Professionals - Outreach | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 862 Child Care Affordability Commission - Establishment | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 881 Family Investment Program - Child Support | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 881 Family Investment Program - Child Support | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1006 Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Guidelines and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1325 Substitute Child Care Provider Pool Pilot Program - Established | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 156 Workgroup on Newborn Home Visiting Services - Establishment | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 225 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Application Year and Participation of Self–Employed Individuals | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 355 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Delay of Implementation | UNFPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 452 Child Care Affordability Commission - Establishment | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 516 Property Tax - Day Care Centers, Child Care Homes, and Child Care Centers | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 610 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program - Funding | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 703 Family Investment Program - Child Support | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 828 Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Access, Guidance, and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) | FAVPDF | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Passed both chambers |
2024 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1139 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Permanent Establishment | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1139 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Permanent Establishment | FAV | Eidman, Lacey | Enacted |
| HB 1426 Education - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Alterations | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1441 Early Childhood Education - Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Programs - Alterations | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1441 Early Childhood Education - Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Programs - Alterations | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 362 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 | UNFPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 882 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Permanent Establishment | FAVPDF | Eidman, Lacey | Enacted |
| SB 882 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Permanent Establishment | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session33 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1 Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition, Damages, and Statute of Limitations (The Child Victims Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 136 Child Support Enforcement - Occupational and Recreational Licenses - Taxpayer Identification Number | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Withdrawn |
| HB 168 Human Services - Temporary Cash Assistance - Calculation of Benefits | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 185 Nonpublic Schools and Child Care Providers - Corporal Punishment - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 185 Nonpublic Schools and Child Care Providers - Corporal Punishment - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 292 Child Care Providers - Registration and Licensing - Exemptions | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 495 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 525 Outdoor Preschool License Pilot Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 525 Outdoor Preschool License Pilot Program - Establishment | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 547 Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 770 Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Various Policies and Prekindergarten Enrollment and Funding - Alterations | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 868 Child Care Provider Stabilization Program - Established | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 876 Maternal Mortality Review Program - Local Teams - Access to Records | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 888 Education - Prekindergarten Alternative Teacher Preparation Program - Authorization and Reporting | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 901 Consumer Protection - Online Products and Services - Children's Data | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 988 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1219 Maryland Educator Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 160 Human Services - Temporary Cash Assistance - Calculation of Benefits | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 280 Child Care Providers - Registration and Licensing - Exemptions | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 280 Child Care Providers - Registration and Licensing - Exemptions | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 350 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 350 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 552 Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 552 Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 609 Education - Early Childhood Education Teachers - Qualifications | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 644 Maternal Mortality Review Program - Local Teams - Access to Records | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 644 Maternal Mortality Review Program - Local Teams - Access to Records | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 828 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 828 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 844 Consumer Protection – Online Products and Services – Children’s Data | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 873 Child Care Provider Stabilization Program - Established | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 893 Maryland Educator Shortage Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 913 Education - Community Eligibility Provision Schools and Prekindergarten Enrollment and Funding - Alterations | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
2022 Regular Session39 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 8 Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 89 State Department of Education - Child Care Stabilization Grants | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 282 Sales and Use Tax - Diapers and Other Baby Products - Exemption | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 288 Sales and Use Tax - Baby Products - Exemption | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 288 Sales and Use Tax - Baby Products - Exemption | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 376 Outdoor Preschool License Pilot Program - Establishment | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 496 Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act 2022) | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Vetoed |
| HB 496 Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act 2022) | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Vetoed |
| HB 513 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Support Services Program - Established | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 513 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Support Services Program - Established | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 664 Child Care Programs – Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program – Information and Assistance | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 664 Child Care Programs – Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program – Information and Assistance | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 725 Children - Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 919 Income Tax – Child Tax Credit – Alterations and Sunset Extension | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 993 Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund - Established | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 993 Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund - Established | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 993 Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund - Established | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 995 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations and Study | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 995 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations and Study | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1041 Department of Human Services - Family Investment Program - Contract and Program Review | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1043 Family Investment Program – Eligibility, Work Experience, Community Service, and Reports – Alterations | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1100 Child Care Providers and Employees - Bonuses | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1100 Child Care Providers and Employees - Bonuses | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1100 Child Care Providers and Employees - Bonuses | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1382 Children - Family Child Care Homes and the Chief Medical Examiner - Use of Video Recording Devices and Reports (Bexley's Law) | UNFPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 275 Labor and Employment – Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program – Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 316 Sales and Use Tax - Diapers and Baby Products - Exemption | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 480 State Department of Education - Child Care Stabilization Grants | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 503 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Services - Coverage | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 506 Children - Therapeutic Child Care Grant Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 805 Income Tax – Child Tax Credit – Alterations and Sunset Extension | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 806 Child Care Providers and Employees – Bonuses | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 828 Family Investment Program – Eligibility, Work Experience, Community Service, and Reports – Alterations | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 829 Department of Human Services - Family Investment Program - Contract and Program Review | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 919 Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund - Established | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 919 Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund - Established | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 920 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations and Study | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 920 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations and Study | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 920 Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations and Study | FAVPDF | Marrow, Beth | Enacted |
2021 Regular Session13 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 143 Maryland Child Tax Credit | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 375 Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021) | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 597 Child Care Centers - Teacher Qualifications | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 608 Early Childhood Education - Child Care Provider Support Grant Program (The Child Care Provider Support Act) | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 776 State Department of Education - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Project - Study and Report | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 944 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Established | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1307 Education – Child Care Centers and Youth Development Organizations and Programs (Support Youth Development for School–Age Children Act) | UNFPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1307 Education – Child Care Centers and Youth Development Organizations and Programs (Support Youth Development for School–Age Children Act) | UNFPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 211 Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021) | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 218 Income Tax - Child Tax Credit and Expansion of the Earned Income Credit | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 711 Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Established | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 777 Public Health - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 890 Early Childhood Education – Child Care Provider Support Grant Program (The Child Care Provider Support Act) | FAVPDF | Weeldreyer, Lauralobbyist | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 286 Public Health - Maternal Mortality Review Program - Stakeholders | FAVPDF | Morrow, Beth | Enacted |
| HB 396 Child Care Centers – Early Childhood Screening and Assistance | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 711 Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - Inclusion of Out-of-Home Placement Data | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1313 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility | FAVPDF | MacSherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1386 Child Care Centers – Teacher Qualifications | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1539 Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements | FAV | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 539 Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 787 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility | FAV | MacSherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 1018 Child Care Centers - Employee Qualifications - Requirements and Application Review | FWAPDF | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Did not advance |
