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Gary Simmons
MD House District 12B
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Criminal Justice & Policing 45Government Operations & Budget 33Social Services & Welfare 17Civil Rights & Liberties 15Education 15Healthcare 15Economy & Taxes 13Housing 11Labor & Employment 11Transportation & Infrastructure 10Environment & Energy 5Gun Policy 5Other 5Veterans Affairs 5Technology & Privacy 4Banking & Finance 3Elections & Voting 3Immigration 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 12B current
Maryland |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2023 | — | 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 | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 703 — Caroline County - Regulation of Animals - Dogs | Not voting | 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 | Yea | 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 | Yea | 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 (122 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1371
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Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program - Establishment
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HB 1283
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Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection
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HB 548
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Land Use - Permitting - Development Rights (Maryland Housing Certainty Act)
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HJ 8
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Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings
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HB 963
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Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives
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HB 1005
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Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)
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HB 995
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Health Occupations - Behavioral Health Care Providers - Use of Artificial Intelligence
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HB 921
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Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations
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HB 1305
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State Child Welfare System - Reporting
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HB 1290
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Child in Need of Assistance - Proceedings - Child's Right to be Present
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