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Ben Barnes
MD House District 21
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Issue areas
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 21 current
Maryland |
Democratic | Jan 10, 2007 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 805 — Income Tax - Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 872 — Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Rental Dwelling Unit - Definition | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 103 — Consumer Protection - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Waivers | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 703 — Caroline County - Regulation of Animals - Dogs | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 161 — Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1452 — Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 767 — Property Tax - Credit for Commercial Buildings Rented to Small Businesses | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 556 — Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 199 — Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund - Eligible Companions | Nay | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 594 — Cannabis - Advertising - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — Natural Resources - State Parks - Maryland Golden Age Pass | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 498 — Washington County Salary Study Commission - Membership - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 529 — Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program Workgroup - Establishment | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations | Nay | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 411 — Hospitals - Clinical Staffing Committees and Plans - Establishment (Safe Staffing Act of 2026) | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 684 — Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class HC (Health Club) License - Hours of Sale | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Contents, Plain Language Requirement, and Procedures | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1523 — Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 101 — Higher Education - Loan Repayment and Scholarships for Correctional Officers | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 14 — County Boards of Education - Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Information Collection and Reporting Requirements | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 376 — Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 534 — Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 828 — State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 757 — Economic Development - Local Sourcing Database | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 587 — Procurement - Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works Contract Authority -… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (11 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1592
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Education - Regional Resource Centers and County Libraries - Funding
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HB 444
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Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition
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HB 884
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Land-Grant Institution - Funding (Land-Grant Equity and Accountability Act)
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HB 854
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School Construction - Nonpublic Special Education School Renovation Program - Established
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HB 906
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Civil Actions - Punitive Damage Awards - Surcharge
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HB 1445
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Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Developmental Disabilities Administration - Home- and Community-Based Services Eligibility Determinations (Maryland…
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HB 465
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Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act)
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HB 488
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Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
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HB 1559
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Children in Unlicensed Settings and Pediatric Hospital Overstay Patients - Placement
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HB 386
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Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026
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