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Melissa Wells
MD House District 40
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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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
Government Operations & Budget 13Social Services & Welfare 12Criminal Justice & Policing 11Civil Rights & Liberties 8Labor & Employment 8Education 7Elections & Voting 5Healthcare 5Housing 3Agriculture 2Immigration 2Banking & Finance 1Economy & Taxes 1Environment & Energy 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 40 current
Maryland |
Democratic | Jan 9, 2019 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 459 — Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026) | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 13 — Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Nay | Mar 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1016 — Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Licensed Architects - Employer Workforce Relocation and Out-of-State Employers | Yea | Mar 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1430 — Maryland Public Charter School Program - School Facilities - Funding | Yea | Mar 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1178 — Municipalities - Annexation - Limitations | Yea | Mar 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 525 — County Boards of Education - Student Electronic Communication Device Use Policy - Establishment (Joanne C. Benson Maryland Phone-Free… | Yea | Mar 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1300 — African American Heritage Preservation Program and Maryland Commission for Women - Renaming and Alterations | Yea | Mar 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (40 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1628
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Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections
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HB 1619
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State Center – Development – Contract, Plan Requirements, and Advisory Group
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HJ 8
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Apology and Acknowledgement of the State's Responsibility in Racial Terror Lynchings
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HB 959
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Natural Resources - Establishment of Gwynns Falls State Park
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HB 1017
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Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement
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HB 1352
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State Procurement - Worker Residency Requirements
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HB 115
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Election Law - Individuals Released From State Correctional Facilities - Automatic Restoration of Voter Registration
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HB 444
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Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition
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HB 884
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Land-Grant Institution - Funding (Land-Grant Equity and Accountability Act)
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HB 864
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Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)
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