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Sheila Ruth
MD House District 44B
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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 33Environment & Energy 22Criminal Justice & Policing 19Civil Rights & Liberties 14Healthcare 14Labor & Employment 14Social Services & Welfare 14Education 13Economy & Taxes 11Elections & Voting 10Housing 10Transportation & Infrastructure 8Agriculture 7Other 5Technology & Privacy 5Immigration 4Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 44B current
Maryland |
Democratic | Jan 31, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 949 — Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 76 — Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Veterans' Organization) Licenses - Membership | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 141 — Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 365 — Security Guards - Certification Renewal - Requirements | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 53 — Maryland Port Administration - Acquisition of Land in Anne Arundel County - Notice of Public Hearing | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 400 — Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Entertainment Permits | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 649 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 891 — Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 681 — Worcester County - Board of License Commissioners - Membership | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 247 — Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Conversion to Grant Program | Nay | Apr 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 279 — Baltimore City - Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices - Enforcement and Licensure | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 961 — Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations | Yea | Apr 2, 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 | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 704 — Maryland Estate Tax – Qualified Agricultural Property – Transfer to Limited Liability Company | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1109 — Public Health Reform Act | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 399 — Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Class C Per Diem License Fees | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 763 — Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Growth Initiative - Established | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 869 — Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 249 — Tobacco Product Licensees - Additional Licensure for Electronic Smoking Devices | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 964 — Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act) | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 649 — Electric Vehicle Fuel Sold at Retail - Equipment Requirements, Units of Measure, and Fees | Nay | Apr 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 191 — Consumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 396 — Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Chief Inspector - Compensation | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 94 — Commercial Law - Earned Wage Access - Revisions | Yea | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (112 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1253
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Gas Companies - Infrastructure Investments - Cost Recovery and Customer Notification (Break STRIDE Act)
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HB 1338
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Motor Vehicles - Driver's Licenses - Eligibility
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HB 1283
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Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Tolls - Collection
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HB 53
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Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations
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HB 963
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Registers of Wills - Appointment of Personal Representatives
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HB 971
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Maryland Medical Advisory Committee - Duties and Workgroup to Study the Adoption of a Fee-for-Service Model for All Medicaid Services
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HB 1016
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Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Licensed Architects - Employer Workforce Relocation and Out-of-State Employers
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HB 1017
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Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement
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HB 912
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Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)
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HB 564
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Pet Cremation and Burial Services - Requirements (Pet Cremation and Burial Services Consumer Protection Act)
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