Katie Hester

MD Senate District 9

Democratic Maryland since Jan 9, 2019

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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

Technology & Privacy 20 Government Operations & Budget 17 Environment & Energy 13 Economy & Taxes 11 Education 8 Civil Rights & Liberties 6 Healthcare 6 Social Services & Welfare 4 Transportation & Infrastructure 4 Veterans Affairs 4 Defense & Military 3 Agriculture 2 Criminal Justice & Policing 2 Elections & Voting 2 Labor & Employment 2 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1 Banking & Finance 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Housing 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
MD Senate District 9 current Maryland	Democratic	Jan 9, 2019	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 1015 — Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 306 — Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Websites (Jack Fitzgerald Price Transparency Act)	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 293 — Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1111 — Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Bulk Wine	Yea	Mar 21, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 765 — Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 961 — Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1093 — Health Insurance - Provider Panels - Requirements	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 839 — Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1047 — State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 58 — Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Station Conversions	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 118 — Maryland Money Transmission Act - Definition of Money Transmitter - Alteration	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 746 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Collaborative Care Model - Cost Sharing Prohibition and Coverage Requirements	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1616 — Mutual Insurance Holding Companies - Conversion to Mutual Insurers	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1473 — Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 784 — Aquaculture - Placement of Shellfish, Bags, Nets, and Structures on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Extension	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 313 — Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Employees - Compensation	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1083 — Montgomery County Board of Elections - Membership MC 6-26	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 769 — State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 483 — Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audit and Review Thresholds	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1003 — Howard County - Sheriff and State's Attorney - Compensation Ho. Co. 13-26	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 240 — Local Comprehensive Plans - Guidance Materials and Notification to the Department of Planning	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 451 — Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal	Yea	Mar 20, 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 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 925 — Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 339 — Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Chief Inspector - Compensation	Yea	Mar 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (55 as lead sponsor)