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Karen Simpson
MD House District 3
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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 22Social Services & Welfare 13Civil Rights & Liberties 11Government Operations & Budget 9Education 7Housing 7Healthcare 5Technology & Privacy 4Economy & Taxes 2Immigration 2Labor & Employment 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Agriculture 1Elections & Voting 1Environment & Energy 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 3 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 290 — Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 398 — Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 811 — Real Property - New Home Sales - Entry of Final Sale Price in Multiple Listing Service | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 918 — Baltimore City - Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices - Enforcement and Licensure | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 114 — 3-1-1 Systems - Expansion Program and Oversight Board - Establishment | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 905 — Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program - Established | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 247 — Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Conversion to Grant Program | Nay | Apr 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 168 — Housing and Community Development - Affordable Housing - Educator Workforce Housing and Municipal Corporations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 802 — Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2026 | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 13 — Alcoholic Beverages - License Fee Refund Requirements - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 213 — State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 77 — State Contracts - Prohibited Provisions - Exemptions | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 974 — Caroline County - Alcoholic Beverages - Inspector | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 623 — Tobacconist Businesses and Establishment of a Premium Cigar Lounge Alcoholic Beverages License (Maryland Premium Cigar Lounge Act of 2026) | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 247 — Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Conversion to Grant Program | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 328 — Property Tax Credit - Disabled or Fallen Public Safety Officer or Judicial Officer - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 700 — Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B (Golf Course) License - Hours of Sale | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 980 — Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 286 — Public Safety - Elevator Inspection Certificates - Searchable Database | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 141 — State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 396 — Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 322 — Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 897 — Cecil County - Alcoholic Beverages - Alteration of License Quota | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 846 — Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Temporary To-Go Event Permit and Class C Per Diem Municipal To-Go Beer, Wine, and Liquor License | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 150 — Notation of Veteran Status - Public Profiles | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
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HB 972
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Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment ( Charles J. Otto Agricultural Education Promise Act)
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HB 1005
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Child Abuse and Neglect - Reporting (Survivor Reporting Reform Act)
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HB 312
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Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Redeposit of Accumulated Contributions - Alterations
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HB 921
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Juvenile Law - Confinement and Restrictive Housing - Limitations
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HB 324
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Family Law - Child Support - Assignment of Rights
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HB 444
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Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition
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HB 765
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Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty
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HB 768
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Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
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HB 895
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Food Retailers and Third-Party Delivery Service Providers - Dynamic Pricing and Personal Data (Protection From Predatory Pricing Act)
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HB 890
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Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations ("Know Before They Knock" Family Right to Notice Act)
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