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Katie Hester
MD Senate District 9
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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 20Government Operations & Budget 17Environment & Energy 13Economy & Taxes 11Education 8Civil Rights & Liberties 6Healthcare 6Social Services & Welfare 4Transportation & Infrastructure 4Veterans Affairs 4Defense & Military 3Agriculture 2Criminal Justice & Policing 2Elections & Voting 2Labor & Employment 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Housing 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 1239 — Public Safety - Critical Infrastructure Protection | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 947 — Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 945 — Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Notification of Investigations and Establishment of the Health Care Quality Improvement… | Not voting | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 866 — Workgroup for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing - Extension | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 654 — Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 601 — Montgomery County - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - Gaithersburg and Rockville MC 5-26 | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 319 — County Boards of Education - Student Transportation - Sunset Repeal and Study | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 233 — Business Regulation - Cemeteries and Abandoned Cemeteries - Sale, Transfer, or Government Acquisition and Disposition | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 854 — School Construction - Nonpublic Special Education School Renovation Program - Established | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1324 — Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Archery Hunting Safety Zones | Not voting | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 111 — Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1025 — State Board of Cosmetologists - Licensing - Eyelash Extensions | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations | Yea | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 345 — Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Dealer and Manufacturer Associations - Administrative Hearings | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 311 — Education - The Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Revisions | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 762 — Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account Grants - Alterations | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 191 — Consumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — Municipalities - Open Drainage Inlets - Inventory and Improvements (Mason's Law) | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1387 — Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Fund Producer Commission Rate | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1425 — Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Revisions | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1247 — Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Extraordinary Development District - Alterations PG 425-26 | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1532 — Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1063 — Natural Resources - Hunting - Management | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 193 — Washington County - Sales and Use Tax Exemption - Target Redevelopment Area | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 168 — Housing and Community Development - Affordable Housing - Educator Workforce Housing and Municipal Corporations | Yea | Mar 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (55 as lead sponsor)
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SB 992
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Public Utilities - Large Load Customers - Registration and Demand Response Program
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SB 720
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Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines, Professional Development, and Collaborative (Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools 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 719
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Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation
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SB 697
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Election Law - Actions to Influence an Election - Social Media Platform Algorithms and Bots Purchased by Foreign Nationals
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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 299
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County Boards of Education - Therapy Dogs - Policy for Handling and Use in Schools
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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 563
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Health Facilities - Confidentiality of Medical Records - Crisis Pregnancy Clinics
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SB 827
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Consumer Protection and Product Liability - Chatbots
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