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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 |
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| SB 816 — West North Avenue Development Authority - Neighborhood Social Connection and Development Program - Establishment (WNADA Neighborhood Social… | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 829 — Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act) | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 656 — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from… | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 898 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Behavior Technicians - Reimbursement | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 85 — Department of Information Technology - Information Technology Investment Fund - Uses | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 471 — Circuit Court Clerks and Registers of Wills – Maximum Salary | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 61 — Division of Correction - Volunteer Services Program | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 230 — Criminal Law - Third-Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 731 — Human Services - Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council - Legal Status | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission - Membership - Alterations | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 28 — Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 756 — Baltimore City – Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District – Payment in Lieu of Taxes | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 760 — Real Property - Recordation and Land Records - Revisions | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 646 — Public School System Contracts - Prohibited Provisions | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 907 — Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 848 — Municipal Elections - Reporting of Information to the State Board of Elections - Requirements | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 697 — Election Law - Actions to Influence an Election - Social Media Platform Algorithms and Bots Purchased by Foreign Nationals | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 685 — State Department of Education - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Model Response Policy - Requirements | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 972 — Baltimore City - 40th Alcoholic Beverages District - Authorizations and Revisions | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 365 — Security Guards - Certification Renewal - Requirements | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 792 — Hospitals - Immigration Enforcement Action - Policy Requirement | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 820 — Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 828 — State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act) | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 860 — Department of Aging – Aging Resilience Fund – Establishment | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — Residential Rental Apartments - Air-Conditioning Requirement | Nay | Mar 3, 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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