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 1599 — Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1222 — Prince George's County - State's Attorney Salary - Alteration PG 426-26	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 187 — Correctional Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services - Female Incarcerated Individuals (Monica Cooper Prerelease Act)	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 500 — Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1105 — Statute of Limitations - Civil Suits to Enforce Local Consumer Protection Codes	Not voting	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 578 — Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1514 — Calvert County - County Officials and Board of Education - Salaries and Benefits	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1087 — Health Care Facilities - Surgical Smoke - Smoke Evacuation Systems	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 739 — Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 529 — Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program Workgroup - Establishment	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 937 — Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Prospective Tenant Criminal History Records Check (Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act)	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1007 — Prior Authorizations of State Debt - Alterations	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1 — Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 535 — Food Establishments - Cottage Food Businesses - Maximum Annual Revenue	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 933 — Sales and Use Tax - Certificates Indicating Multiple Points of Use - Alterations	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1012 — Public Health - Local Suicide Fatality Review Teams - Authorization	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1 — Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 803 — Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Alterations	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 218 — Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Reporting Requirement	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 898 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Behavior Technicians - Reimbursement	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 573 — Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 16 — Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits	Yea	Mar 27, 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	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 907 — Criminal Law - Third-Degree Assault	Yea	Mar 27, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 141 — State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants	Yea	Mar 27, 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)