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Maryland Senate

Bills
151
170 for · 0 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
40%
57 of 143 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
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$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file

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Testimony history

2026 Regular Session21 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
SB 2
Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 8
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 121
Personal Information - Public Servant Protections
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 141
Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 183
Public Safety - Maryland Cyber Reserve - Established
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 204
Public Schools - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established
FAVPDFKagan, Sen. CherylEnacted
SB 299
County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Policy for Handling and Use in Schools
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 300
Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 596
Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 597
Higher Education - Maryland Artificial Intelligence Partnership
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 598
Electric Companies - Cost Containment Plans - Requirement (Securing Affordable, Valuable Investments in Next Generation Grid Solutions (SAVINGS) Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 599
On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 600
Sales and Use Tax - Definition of Retail Sale - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 601
Cybersecurity - Standards and Compliance - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 602
Algorithmic Addiction Fund - Establishment
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 616
Business Regulation - Data Broker Registry
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 720
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 825
Public Safety - Critical Infrastructure Protection
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 826
Income Tax – Angel Investor Tax Credit for Investments in Emergent Technology
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 827
Consumer Protection and Product Liability - Chatbots
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 992
Public Utilities - Large Load Customers - Registration and Demand Response Program
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
2025 Regular Session30 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 1037
Energy Resource Adequacy and Planning Act
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieVetoed
SB 37
Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 117
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Septic System Upgrade Program
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 134
Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge and Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund and Grant Programs - Established
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 149
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Total Assessed Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study and Reports
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieVetoed
SB 177
Procurement - State Department of Education - Local Food Purchasing Program
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieVetoed
SB 360
Revenge Porn - Definition of Visual Representation and Civil Action
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 360
Revenge Porn - Definition of Visual Representation and Civil Action
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 361
Election Law - Influence on a Voter's Voting Decision By Use of Fraud - Prohibition
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 361
Election Law - Influence on a Voter's Voting Decision By Use of Fraud - Prohibition
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 362
Forged Digital Likenesses - Distribution - Prohibition
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 563
Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment (Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 564
Catastrophic Event Account - Transfer of Funds - State Disaster Recovery Fund
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 655
Courts - Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program - Establishment
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieVetoed
SB 655
Courts - Artificial Intelligence Evidence Clinic Pilot Program - Establishment
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieVetoed
SB 691
Healthcare Ecosystem Stakeholder Cybersecurity Workgroup
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieVetoed
SB 704
State Department of Education and Department of Information Technology - Evaluation on Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 705
Department of Information Technology - Major Information Technology Development Projects - Oversight
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 867
Cyber Maryland Program - Revisions
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 867
Cyber Maryland Program - Revisions
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 871
Department of the Environment - Community Water and Sewerage Systems - Cybersecurity Planning and Assessments
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 871
Department of the Environment - Community Water and Sewerage Systems - Cybersecurity Planning and Assessments
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 904
Data Brokers - Registry and Gross Income Tax (Building Information Guardrails Data Act of 2025)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 905
Criminal Law – Identity Fraud – Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 906
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Task Force
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 907
Cybersecurity - Standards, Compliance, and Audits - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 908
Public Utilities - Electric Distribution System Plans - Establishment (Affordable Grid Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 935
Transportation - Regional Authorities - Established
FAVPDFBenson, JoanneDid not advance
SB 936
Consumer Protection - High-Risk Artificial Intelligence - Developer and Deployer Requirements
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 968
Howard County - Patuxent River Wildland - Use of Mechanical or Motorized Equipment Ho. Co. 5-25
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
2024 Regular Session30 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
SB 202
Department of Aging - Caregiver Expense Grant Program - Established
FAVPDFBenson, JoanneEnacted
SB 394
Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 394
Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 570
Public Utilities - Thermal Energy Network Systems - Authorization and Establishment (Working for Accessible Renewable Maryland Thermal Heat (WARMTH) Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 682
Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 683
Tree Expert Licenses - Application and Renewal Fee Alterations and Insurance Requirements
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 739
Algorithmic Addiction Fund - Establishment
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 756
Primary and Secondary Education - School Safety and Student Well-Being - Examination of Policies and Funding
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 797
Education - Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Program and Fund - Established
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 797
Education - Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Program and Fund - Established
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 816
Economic Development – Cyber Maryland Fund and Program – Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 816
Economic Development – Cyber Maryland Fund and Program – Alterations
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 818
Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 818
Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 834
Consumer Protection - Scam Awareness Pilot Program - Establishment (Don't Scam Maryland Act of 2024)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 835
Environment - Delegated Authorities - Well and Septic Program Permits
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 858
Revenge Porn - Civil Action and Reporting Requirement
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 858
Revenge Porn - Civil Action and Reporting Requirement
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 956
Environment - Water Pollution Control - Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution (Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 957
Labor and Employment – Automated Employment Decision Tools – Prohibition
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 958
Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme Weather (RENEW) Act of 2024
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 969
Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding (Whole Watershed Act)
FWAFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 978
Election Law - Synthetic Media - Disclosure and Regulation
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 978
Election Law - Synthetic Media - Disclosure and Regulation
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 979
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines and Pilot Program
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 980
Education - Computer Science - Content Standards and Requirements
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 981
Local Cybersecurity Preparedness and Local Cybersecurity Support Fund - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 982
Information Technology - Modernization of Information Technology Projects
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 1082
Solar Energy and Energy Storage - Development and State Procurement
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 1083
Public Utilities - Electric Distribution System Planning - Regulations, Plans, and Fund
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
2023 Regular Session12 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 250
Vehicle Laws - Disabled Veteran Registration Plates - Issuance
FAVPDFJackson, MichaelDid not advance
SB 34
Department of Agriculture - State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 109
Interagency Commission on School Construction - Systemic Renovation Projects - Eligibility
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieWithdrawn
SB 124
Maryland Food System Resiliency Council
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 186
Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund
FAVPDFBeloff, GarrettDid not advance
SB 781
Offshore Wind Energy - State Goals and Procurement (Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 782
State Procurement - Purchasing - Compost, Mulch, and Soil Amendments and Aggregate
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 783
Preservation and Reuse of Historic Complexes Study and Alterations to the Income Tax Credit for Catalytic Revitalization Projects
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 783
Preservation and Reuse of Historic Complexes Study and Alterations to the Income Tax Credit for Catalytic Revitalization Projects
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 800
Public Service Commission - Cybersecurity Staffing and Assessments (Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Act of 2023)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 801
Economic Development - Cybersecurity - Cyber Maryland Program
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 830
Environmental Health Specialists and Well and Septic Systems Permitting - Studies (Environmental Health Systems Support Act of 2023)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
2022 Regular Session39 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 865
Howard County – Due Process Proceedings for Children With Disabilities – Burden of Proof Ho. Co. 02-22
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 4
Cybersecurity Scholarship Program - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 25
Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry's and Christian's Law)
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 25
Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry's and Christian's Law)
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 39
Task Force to Study the Feasibility of Returning to State Meat Processing Inspection (Farms Buy Local Act)
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 40
Interagency Commission on School Construction – Systemic Renovation Projects – Eligibility
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 86
Department of Natural Resources – Lease Agreements – Trail Access Provision
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 113
Environmental Health Specialists and On–Site Sewage Disposal Systems – Transfer of Responsibilities and Standards, Regulations, Applications, and Plans
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 121
Maryland Farms and Families Fund, Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program, and Maryland Farm-to-School Meal Grant Pilot Program - Alterations and Establishment
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 162
Public Schools – Cyber Safety Guide and Training Course – Development, Implementation, and Reporting
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 294
Health - Automated External Defibrillator, First Aid, and CPR - Requirements for Health Clubs
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 359
State Finance - Prohibited Appropriations - Magnetic Levitation Transportation System
FAVPDFPinsky, PaulDid not advance
SB 360
Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2022
FAVPDFPinsky, PaulDid not advance
SB 381
Natural Resources - Wildlife Trafficking Prevention
FAVPDFSmith, WilliamEnacted
SB 474
Economic Development - Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and Senator George C. Edwards Fund - Establishment
FWAPDFEdwards, GeorgeEnacted
SB 476
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits - Sunset Extension
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 477
Office of the Comptroller - Legal Division and Private Letter Ruling Procedures
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 478
Career and Technical Education Committee - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieVetoed
SB 480
State Department of Education - Child Care Stabilization Grants
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 481
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Service Under Stadium License
FWAPDFCassilly, Senator BobPassed both chambers
SB 482
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Resort Complex License
FWAPDFCassilly, Senator BobPassed both chambers
SB 483
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Stadium License Annual Fee
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 484
Criminal Procedure - Right of Appeal - Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 528
Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022
FAVPDFPinsky, PaulEnacted
SB 528
Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022
FAVPinsky, PaulEnacted
SB 620
Higher Education – Articulation Agreements and Transfer Procedures – Workgroup Study (Maryland Articulation and Transfer Act)
FWAPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 632
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Small Business and Nonprofit Health Insurance Subsidies Program - Workgroup
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 642
Harford County - Vehicle Height Monitoring Systems
FWAPDFCassilly, Senator BobEnacted
SB 753
Education and Labor and Employment - Cyber Warrior Diversity Program and Workforce Development for Cybersecurity
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 754
Local Government Cybersecurity - Coordination and Operations (Local Cybersecurity Support Act of 2022)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 756
University System of Maryland - County School Technology Pilot Program - Established
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 780
Cybersecurity Governance Act of 2022
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 781
Public Safety and Behavioral Health Improvement Act
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 782
Workgroup on the Post-COVID-19 Crisis Economic Transition
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 811
State Government - Information Technology and Cybersecurity-Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 812
State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 813
Income Tax – Calculation of Taxable Income – Investments in Sustainable Materials Management Projects
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 814
Public Safety - Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund - Alterations
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 908
Harford County Board of Education - Appointment of Members - Alterations
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
2021 Regular Session35 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
SB 62
Emergency Management - Chief Resilience Officer - Appointment and Duties
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 69
Cybersecurity Coordination and Operations - Establishment and Reporting
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 69
Cybersecurity Coordination and Operations - Establishment and Reporting
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 88
State and Local Government - Participation in Federal Immigration Enforcement
FAVSmith, WilliamDid not advance
SB 126
State Department of Education - Early Literacy and Dyslexia Practices - Guidance and Assistance
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 231
Public Schools - Cyber Safety Guide and Training Course - Development, Implementation, and Reporting
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 246
Income Tax - Angel Investor Tax Credit Program
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 275
Maryland Department of Health – Residential Service Agencies – Training Requirements
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 300
Special Education – Learning Continuity Plan – Requirement
FWAPDFPeters, DouglasEnacted
SB 319
Clean Energy Loan Program - Remediation and Resiliency
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatiePassed both chambers
SB 381
Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights – Uniform Disciplinary Procedures
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 383
Court Order to Use a Cell Site Simulator or Obtain Location Information From an Electronic Device - Procedures
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 385
Organized Retail Theft
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 387
Intersection of State and Local Highways – Crosswalks and Curb Ramps
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 388
Vehicle Registration – Disability Plates – Parking Meter Fees
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 412
Consumer Protection - Right to Repair
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 495
Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobDid not advance
SB 610
Lodging Establishments – Accessible Rooms for Individuals With Disabilities – Deadlines
FAVPDFCassilly, Senator BobEnacted
SB 721
Procurement - Small Business Reserve Program - Administration and Application
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 721
Procurement - Small Business Reserve Program - Administration and Application
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 722
Department of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation - Established
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 723
Maryland Food System Resiliency Council
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 769
Income Tax Credit for Venison Donation - Reporting Requirement and Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 769
Income Tax Credit for Venison Donation - Reporting Requirement and Testing for Chronic Wasting Disease
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 770
Education – Technology Resources – Funding (Ending the Digital Divide Act)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 771
Unemployment Insurance - Work Sharing (Work Share Expansion Act of 2021)
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 772
Small Business COVID–19 Relief Act of 2021
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 821
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 822
Public Safety - Maryland Emergency Management Agency - Office of Resilience
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
SB 857
Health - Maryland Behavioral Health and Public Safety Center of Excellence - Establishment
FWAPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 885
Economic and Community Development - Income Tax Credit for Catalytic Revitalization Projects and Historic Revitalization Tax Credit
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 885
Economic and Community Development - Income Tax Credit for Catalytic Revitalization Projects and Historic Revitalization Tax Credit
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 901
Public Safety - Emergency Management - Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 901
Public Safety - Emergency Management - Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieEnacted
SB 903
Labor and Employment – Traditional Trade Apprenticeship Fund
FAVPDFFry Hester, KatieDid not advance
2020 Regular Session3 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 352
Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence (Wade's Law)
FAVPDFCarozza, Mary BethDid not advance
SB 415
Circuit Court Judges - Election
FAVMiller, Thomas (Mike)Did not advance
SB 1000
Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Implementation
FWASerafini, AndrewDid not advance