Maryland State Senator

Joanne Benson 2025 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB1003

Introduced

2/10/25

Refer

2/10/25

Public Schools - Commemorative Day - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB1004

Introduced

2/10/25

Refer

2/10/25

Family Law - Grandparent Visitation

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB1005

Introduced

2/10/25

Refer

2/10/25

Refer

2/21/25

Report Pass

3/14/25

Engrossed

3/17/25

Refer

3/17/25

Report Pass

4/4/25

Enrolled

4/7/25

Chaptered

5/20/25

Passed

5/20/25

Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program - Acquisition of Land

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB1033

Introduced

2/20/25

Refer

2/20/25

Gaming - Online Sports Wagering - Repeal

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB1042

Introduced

3/3/25

Refer

3/3/25

Refer

3/31/25

Prince George's County - Property Tax Credit for Grocery Stores - Alterations

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB1043

Introduced

3/3/25

Refer

3/3/25

Transportation Trust Fund - Revenue and Distribution (Maryland Mobility Act of 2025)

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB130

Introduced

1/8/24

Introduced

1/8/25

Refer

1/8/24

Refer

1/8/25

Report Pass

3/14/25

Engrossed

3/17/25

Refer

3/17/25

Report Pass

4/3/25

Education - Student Personal Electronic Device Use Policy - Required

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB161

Introduced

1/8/24

Introduced

1/8/25

Refer

1/8/24

Refer

1/8/25

State Department of Education - Driver Education and Career and Technical Education - Funding (Driver Education and Career Education Act of 2025)

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB174

Introduced

1/8/24

Introduced

1/8/25

Refer

1/8/24

Refer

1/8/25

Report Pass

2/24/25

Engrossed

2/27/25

Refer

2/28/25

Report Pass

3/28/25

Enrolled

4/1/25

Chaptered

4/8/25

Passed

4/8/25

Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB1040

Introduced

2/14/25

Refer

2/14/25

Refer

3/31/25

Report Pass

4/5/25

Engrossed

4/5/25

Refer

4/7/25

Department of Budget and Management - Expedited Hiring Program (FEDERAL Jobs Act of 2025)

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB278

Introduced

1/10/25

Refer

1/10/25

Report Pass

3/13/25

Engrossed

3/14/25

Refer

3/15/25

Report Pass

4/4/25

Enrolled

4/7/25

Chaptered

5/6/25

Passed

5/6/25

Tax Relief and State Personnel Equality for Service Members Act

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB330

Introduced

1/15/25

Refer

1/15/25

Report Pass

2/17/25

Engrossed

2/20/25

Refer

2/21/25

Property Tax Credit - Disabled or Fallen Law Enforcement Officer or Rescue Worker - Alterations

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB342

Introduced

1/16/25

Refer

1/16/25

Report Pass

3/14/25

Engrossed

3/14/25

Refer

3/17/25

Voting Rights Act of 2025 - Counties and Municipal Corporations

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB346

Introduced

1/16/25

Refer

1/16/25

Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program

Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB379

Introduced

1/17/25

Refer

1/17/25

Report Pass

3/10/25

Workgroup on Social Worker Requirements for Licensure - Extension and Duties

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