Joanne Benson

MD Senate District 24

Democratic Maryland since Jan 12, 2011

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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

Education 5 Criminal Justice & Policing 3 Government Operations & Budget 3 Social Services & Welfare 3 Labor & Employment 2 Technology & Privacy 2 Agriculture 1 Civil Rights & Liberties 1 Economy & Taxes 1 Healthcare 1 Transportation & Infrastructure 1 Veterans Affairs 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
MD Senate District 24 current Maryland	Democratic	Jan 12, 2011	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
MD Senate District 24 Maryland	Democratic	Jan 9, 1991	Jan 11, 2011	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 1300 — African American Heritage Preservation Program and Maryland Commission for Women - Renaming and Alterations	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 363 — Local Government - Grant for Recipients of State Child Tax Credit - Authorization	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 338 — Department of General Services - Maryland Capitol Police - Statewide Jurisdiction	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 829 — Public Utilities - For-Hire Drivers and Transportation Network Operators - Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training and Liability	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1232 — Baltimore City - Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District - Payment in Lieu of Taxes	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1372 — Public Health - Office of Health Care Quality Information and Maryland Health Centralization Commission	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1230 — Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Procurement - Alterations PG/MC 102-26	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1376 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Health Insurance - Transfers to Special Pediatric Hospitals -…	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 276 — State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program - Revisions	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 649 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 260 — Campaign Financing - Campaign Finance Reporting Deadline and Fair Campaign Financing Fund Distributions	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 108 — Division of Correction - Volunteer Services Program	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 263 — Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Bus Stops	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 30 — Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1357 — Consumer Protection - Menstrual Hygiene Products - Labeling Requirements	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1026 — Business Regulation - Rounding Cash Transactions - Authorization	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 247 — Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Variances - Alterations	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 561 — Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 149 — Fire Prevention - Assistant Fire Marshals, Residential Rental High-Rise Property Fire Safety Equipment, and Fire Alarm System Technicians	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 265 — State Board of Elections - Address Confidentiality Program - Designation of Contact Person	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 94 — Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 467 — Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission and Erroneously Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency and Equity	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1611 — Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Income Eligibility	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 11 — Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 187 — Criminal Procedure - Expungement - No Finding and Case Terminated Without Finding	Not voting	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (15 as lead sponsor)