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Steve Hershey
MD Senate District 36 Former
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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
Government Operations & Budget 10Environment & Energy 8Healthcare 7Economy & Taxes 6Transportation & Infrastructure 4Criminal Justice & Policing 3Education 3Elections & Voting 3Agriculture 2Civil Rights & Liberties 2Housing 2Technology & Privacy 2Gun Policy 1Labor & Employment 1Other 1Social Services & Welfare 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Senate District 36
Maryland |
Republican | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 813 — Health Insurance and Dental Plan Organizations - Dentists - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1218 — Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 862 — Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 927 — Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 635 — Child Care Facilities - Criminal History Records Check - Requirement | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 553 — Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 581 — Department of Information Technology - Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 915 — State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1067 — Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 457 — Institutions of Higher Education - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products - Requirement | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1185 — Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Personnel Management - Appeals of Disciplinary Suspensions PG/MC 104-26 | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 861 — Department of Information Technology - Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 426 — Petition for Guardianship of the Property of Alleged Disabled Person - Stay of Civil Actions and Proceedings | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 555 — Health - Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and Provider Resource Toolkit | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 61 — Division of Correction - Volunteer Services Program | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1330 — Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit – Year–Round Application | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 315 — Landlord and Tenant - Discrimination in Housing for Income-Based Housing Subsidies and Positive Rental History Reporting | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 140 — Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 721 — Uniformed Services Spouses Act | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 554 — General Assembly - Legislative Committees - Renaming and Legislative Policy Committee Membership | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1430 — Maryland Public Charter School Program - School Facilities - Funding | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 496 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 254 — Supporting Inclusive Community Adaptation Act | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 999 — Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery License - Alteration | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 969 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (33 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1006
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Maryland State Flag Protection Act
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SB 707
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Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
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SB 706
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Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Alterations
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SB 832
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Nonprofit Hospitals - Community Benefits
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SB 300
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Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment
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SB 606
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Maryland E-ZPass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act of 2026
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SB 581
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Department of Information Technology - Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting
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SB 579
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Counties - No-Cost Preventive Cancer Screenings for Volunteer and Retired Volunteer Firefighters
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SB 567
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Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity
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SB 858
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Department of Budget and Management - Audit and Finance Compliance Unit - Establishment
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