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
SB 459 — Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)	Yea	Mar 26, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1267 — Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - Zoning Classification (Protecting Patuxent Research Refuge Act)	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 980 — Family Law and Human Services - Guardianship Assistance Program and State Foster Youth Ombudsman - Establishment (Kanaiyah's Law)	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 611 — Prince George’s County – Alcoholic Beverages – Fees PG 317–26	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 822 — Circuit Court Clerks and Registers of Wills - Maximum Salary	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1582 — Education - Program of Educational Accountability - Alterations (Comprehensive Outcomes and Measures of Progress for Supporting Schools…	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 894 — Land Use - Transit-Oriented Development - Alterations (Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act)	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1581 — Economic Development - Horse Racing Facilities, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Bus Rapid Transit - Alterations	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1081 — Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 956 — Condominiums - Buildings More Than 40 Years Old - Study	Nay	Mar 25, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 65 — Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 730 — Business Regulation - Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law - Alterations (Franchise Reform Act)	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 698 — State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors – Board Operations and Regulation of Crematories and Reduction Facilities	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1286 — Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 618 — Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities - Alterations	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 833 — Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1172 — Howard County - Economic Development Authority - Alterations Ho. Co. 14-26	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 321 — Environment - Synthetic Turf Industry and Disposal Study - Deadline Extension	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1530 — Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility	Nay	Mar 25, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 564 — Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act)	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 18 — State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 85 — Corporations and Associations - Cooperative Limited Equity Housing Corporations - Establishment	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 330 — Maryland Legal Services Corporation - Board of Directors - Membership	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 717 — Baltimore City - Raffles - Organizations Affiliated With Professional Baseball and Football Teams	Yea	Mar 25, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1533 — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from…	Yea	Mar 25, 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)