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Republican
· State Senator
Bryan Simonaire
Represents District 31 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
83%
on 204 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 94%
Cast a vote
80%
Yea or Nay on 990 of 1,244 roll calls · Senate median 96%
Their bills that became law
24 of 28
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
1,244
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Bryan Simonaire votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Bryan Simonaire sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Bryan Simonaire is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
35 of 204 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB594 · Cannabis – Advertising – Alterations
In plain English Requires cannabis businesses to verify ads don't target people under 21, allows dispensary exterior signs for limited purposes, and changes social equity ownership requirements.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 38–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB711 · Data Privacy – Consumer Data, Public Records, and Message Switching System (Data Privacy Act)
In plain English Prohibits selling consumer data to government agencies engaged in immigration enforcement and requires certain safeguards for public records access and message systems.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 28–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB366 · Motor Vehicles – Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program – Establishment
In plain English Requires drivers with suspended or revoked licenses to participate in a pilot program using intelligent speed assistance systems in their vehicles.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 37–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB330 · Maryland Legal Services Corporation – Board of Directors – Membership
In plain English Increases the Maryland Legal Services Corporation's Board of Directors from 9 to 12 members.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 34–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB956 · Condominiums – Buildings More Than 40 Years Old – Study
In plain English Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to study buildings over 40 years old containing condominiums and report findings by December 1, 2026.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 33–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB85 · Corporations and Associations – Cooperative Limited Equity Housing Corporations – Establishment
In plain English Allows Maryland nonstock corporations to convert to cooperative limited equity housing corporations and requires such corporations to notify and offer options to certain households and reimburse moving expenses under specified circumstances.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 35–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1532 · Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act
In plain English Transfers the electric universal service program to the Office of Home Energy Programs, establishes a green energy loan program for nonprofits, and alters solar permitting procedures, among other changes.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 35–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1532 · Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act
In plain English Transfers the electric universal service program to the Office of Home Energy Programs, establishes a green energy loan program for nonprofits, and alters solar permitting procedures, among other changes.
Conference Committee Report 583123/1 Adopted · 2026-04-13 · Passed 33–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB504 · Data Privacy – Consumer Data, Public Records, and Message Switching System (Data Privacy Act)
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 35–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB870 · Environment – Permit Applications for New Buildings – Notice (Large Buildings for Tomorrow Act)
In plain English Requires counties and municipalities to notify the state environment department within 10 business days after accepting permit applications for new buildings with at least 35,000 square feet of floor space, starting July 1, 2026.
Third Reading Passed · 2026-04-13 · Passed 38–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1222 · Prince George's County – State's Attorney Salary – Alteration PG 426-26
In plain English Increases the Prince George's County State's Attorney salary to $250,000, excluding the current officeholder.
Committee Amendment 513122/1 Rejected · 2026-04-13 · Failed 22–22
SB841 · Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act
Floor Amendment 813629/1 (Senator Jennings) Adopted · 2026-04-02 · Failed 20–19
HB154 · Open Meetings Act – County Boards of Education – Enhanced Requirements (Local Boards of Education Transparency Act)
Floor Amendment 793028/1 (Senator Ready) Adopted · 2026-04-08 · Passed 24–20
SB284 · Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026
Floor Amendment 673521/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected · 2026-03-17 · Failed 20–24
SB791 · Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure – Immigration Enforcement – Prohibitions (Community Trust Act)
In plain English Prohibits local correctional facilities and law enforcement from taking certain immigration enforcement actions, with specified exceptions.
Floor Amendment 243822/1 (Senator Salling) Rejected · 2026-04-10 · Failed 18–24
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Mary-Dulany JamesDemocrat · District 34 · 188 shared contested votes
49%
Ron WatsonDemocrat · District 23 · 208 shared contested votes
32%
Carl JacksonDemocrat · District 8 · 199 shared contested votes
31%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (254 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bryan Simonaire was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced28
Out of committee28
Passed one chamber28
Passed both chambers24
Became law24
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Veterans 18State Government – Agencies, Offices, and Officials 11Armed Forces and Uniformed Services 11Health Occupations 8Sports and Recreation 8Licenses 8
Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act
In plain English Allows active service members, spouses, and certain discharged veterans to practice in Maryland using occupational or professional licenses from other states.
Official synopsis: Authorizing active service members and spouses, under certain circumstances, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license issued in another state; and altering the definition of "eligible veteran" for purposes of certain provisions of law governing occupational or professional licensing processes to…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 694 · 2026-05-26
Anne Arundel County – Alcoholic Beverages – Class C (Veterans' Organization) Licenses – Membership
In plain English Allows National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Public Health Service members to qualify for veterans' organization alcohol licenses in Anne Arundel County and removes the requirement that members served in a war.
Official synopsis: Altering membership criteria for a Class C (veterans' organization) alcoholic beverages license in Anne Arundel County by including certain members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service and repealing a requirement that members of the veterans' organization served in a…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 818 · 2026-05-26
Alcoholic Beverages – License Fee Refund Requirements – Alterations
In plain English Allows certain federal employees in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Public Health Service to receive partial refunds of alcoholic beverage license fees.
Official synopsis: Altering certain alcoholic beverages license fee refund requirements to allow for certain members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service to be eligible for a refund of a portion of the license fee; etc.
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 863 · 2026-05-26
Income and Property Tax Incentives – Members and Veterans of the Space Force – Application
In plain English Extends job creation tax credits and property tax credits to members, veterans, and surviving spouses of Space Force members.
Official synopsis: Applying certain provisions of law relating to the job creation tax credit and certain property tax credits and exemptions for certain members, veterans, and surviving spouses of certain members and veterans of the military, naval, or air service to certain members, veterans, and surviving spouses…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 689 · 2026-05-26
Anne Arundel County – Residential Property Tax Payment Deferrals – Eligibility
In plain English Expands Anne Arundel County property tax payment deferrals to include certain military reserve members and employees of NOAA and the Public Health Service.
Official synopsis: Expanding eligibility for property tax payment deferrals in Anne Arundel County to include members of certain reserve components and certain members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30,…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 690 · 2026-05-26
Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund – Eligible Companions
In plain English Requires grants from the Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund to cover eligible companions of disabled individuals or service-disabled veterans participating in water activities.
Official synopsis: Requiring a grant from the Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund to provide opportunities to participate in certain water-dependent activities for eligible companions of individuals with disabilities or service-disabled veterans; and defining "eligible companion" as an accompanying family member or direct support professional…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 654 · 2026-05-26
Reduction Facilities and Veterans Service Organizations – Hydrolyzed and Soil Remains – Immunity
In plain English Protects registered reduction operators and veterans service organizations from civil liability when transferring or receiving unclaimed hydrolyzed or soil remains of veterans or their dependents in good faith.
Official synopsis: Providing that a registered reduction operator is not civilly liable for transferring and a veterans service organization is not civilly liable for receiving unclaimed hydrolyzed or soil remains of a veteran or an eligible dependent of a veteran for the purposes of disposition if acting…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 693 · 2026-05-26
Professional Licensing Portability – Members of the Foreign Service and Spouses
In plain English Allows Foreign Service members and their spouses to practice licensed occupations in Maryland using licenses from other states during their assignment.
Official synopsis: Authorizing members of the Foreign Service and spouses of members of the Foreign Service, for the duration of the assignment or detail, to practice in the State under an occupational or professional license issued in another state under certain circumstances.
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 493 · 2026-05-12
Estates – Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act
In plain English Requires a person to survive another by at least 120 hours to inherit from them, and establishes procedures for determining death or survival in inheritance cases.
Official synopsis: Conforming the Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act to the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act; providing that a surviving individual who does not survive the death of another individual for at least 120 hours is deemed to have predeceased the other individual for purposes relating to the…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 508 · 2026-05-12
Uniformed Services Spouses Act
In plain English Extends priority registration, community college support, scholarships, and hiring preferences to spouses of active service members and veterans.
Official synopsis: Applying certain provisions of law regarding priority registration at public institutions of higher education, resources and support at community colleges, senatorial and Delegate scholarships, and preferences in hiring by the Public Service Commission to the spouses of active service members and veterans; etc.
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 489 · 2026-05-12
Notation of Veteran Status – Public Profiles
In plain English Allows state agencies to mark public profiles of licensed professionals and security card holders to show veteran status.
Official synopsis: Authorizing the Department of the Environment, the Department of General Services, and units in the Maryland Department of Labor to include a notation on public profiles of licensees, certificate holders, and security identification card holders indicating that the individual is a veteran.
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 491 · 2026-05-12
State Veterans' Cemeteries – Interment
In plain English Requires the Department of Veterans and Military Families to provide an outer burial receptacle or columbarium niche and marker at no cost for each interment at State veterans' cemeteries.
Official synopsis: Defining the term "interment location" for the purposes of provisions of law governing the interment of individuals in State veterans' cemeteries; and requiring the Department of Veterans and Military Families to provide an outer burial receptacle, rather than a grave liner, or a columbarium niche…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 495 · 2026-05-12
Maryland Port Administration – Acquisition of Land in Anne Arundel County – Notice of Public Hearing
In plain English Requires the Maryland Port Administration to notify the Anne Arundel County legislative delegation when requesting county approval to acquire land in Anne Arundel County.
Official synopsis: Requiring the Maryland Port Administration to provide written notice to the Anne Arundel County Delegation to the General Assembly if the Administration makes a written request for the county's approval of the acquisition of land or improvements on land in Anne Arundel County.
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 497 · 2026-05-12
Veterans and Uniformed Services – Maryland Veterans Trust Fund and Application of Laws
In plain English Expands certain local government personnel, trout stamp, and landlord remedy laws to apply to all uniformed services and changes the composition of the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.
Official synopsis: Altering the application of certain provisions of law governing local government personnel, trout stamps, and landlord remedies to apply to all uniformed services; and altering the composition of the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 494 · 2026-05-12
Health Occupations – State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners – Revisions
In plain English Allows registered massage therapists to continue practicing beyond October 31, 2026, and changes licensing requirements.
Official synopsis: Authorizing an individual registered by the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners to practice massage therapy in the State to continue to practice massage therapy beyond October 31, 2026; altering the requirements an individual must meet to qualify for a massage therapy license; repealing obsolete…
Became lawApproved by the Governor – Chapter 191 · 2026-04-28
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Feldman) Adopted)
HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Floor Amendment 943226/1 (Senator West) Rejected)
HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Floor Amendment 763427/1 (Senator Salling) Rejected)
HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Floor Amendment 393120/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected)
HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Floor Amendment 713626/1 (Senator Simonaire) Rejected)
HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Floor Amendment 473622/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected)
HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Floor Amendment 213220/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected)
HB2100 · 2026-08-04
Election Districts – General Assembly and Representatives in Congress (Third Reading Passed)
HB2101 · 2026-08-04
Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 – Withdraw and Repeal of Duplicate Proposed Constitutional Amendment (Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Kagan) Adopted)
HB2101 · 2026-08-04
Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 – Withdraw and Repeal of Duplicate Proposed Constitutional Amendment (Third Reading Passed)
HB862 · 2026-08-03
Railroads – Required Crew for Movement of Freight (Overridden)
HB423 · 2026-04-13
Prince George's County – Public High Schools – Drug Detection Products PG 501-26 (Third Reading Passed)
HB38 · 2026-04-13
Financial Institutions – Licensing of Affiliated Insurance Producer-Mortgage Loan Originators – Alterations (Third Reading Passed)
HB405 · 2026-04-13
Condominiums and Homeowners Associations – Governing Documents – Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment (Third Reading Passed)
HB769 · 2026-04-13
State Board of Social Work Examiners – Provisional License to Practice Social Work – Established (Third Reading Passed)
HB1466 · 2026-04-13
Department of Housing and Community Development – Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program – Qualified Properties (Third Reading Passed)
HB547 · 2026-04-13
Income Tax – Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment Subtraction Modification and Parent of a Stillborn Child Credit (Third Readings Passed with Amendments)
HB1554 · 2026-04-13
Sales and Use Tax – Electricity for Agriculture Purposes – Study and Report (Third Reading Passed)
HB1118 · 2026-04-13
Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations – Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions (Third Reading Passed)
HB1091 · 2026-04-13
Health Insurance and Dental Plan Organizations – Dentists – Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers (Third Reading Passed)
HB107 · 2026-04-13
Motor Vehicles – Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program – Establishment (Third Reading Passed)
HB752 · 2026-04-13
Criminal Law – Theft and Fraud Crimes – Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards (Third Reading Passed)
HB264 · 2026-04-13
Maryland Data Privacy and Protection Act of 2026 (Third Reading Passed)
HB1526 · 2026-04-13
Carroll County – Alcoholic Beverages – Class 1 Distillery On-Premises Consumption Permit (Third Reading Passed)
HB730 · 2026-04-13
Business Regulation – Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law – Alterations (Franchise Reform Act) (Third Reading Passed)
HB593 · 2026-04-13
Criminal Law – Interference With Critical Infrastructure or a Public Safety Answering Point (Third Reading Passed)
HB1267 · 2026-04-13
Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center – Zoning Classification (Protecting Patuxent Research Refuge Act) (Third Reading Passed)
HB6 · 2026-04-13
Public Institutions of Higher Education – Pregnant and Parenting Students – Plan and Reporting (Third Reading Passed)
HB321 · 2026-04-13
Environment – Synthetic Turf Industry and Disposal Study – Deadline Extension (Third Reading Passed)
SB242 · 2026-04-13
Modernizing Civil Relief for Service Members Act (Third Reading Passed)
HB1387 · 2026-04-13
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund – Fund Producer Commission Rate (Third Reading Passed)
HB611 · 2026-04-13
Prince George’s County – Alcoholic Beverages – Fees PG 317–26 (Third Reading Passed)
HB583 · 2026-04-13
Prince George’s County – Alcoholic Beverages – Notice of Issuance of Class C Per Diem Beer, Wine, and Liquor License PG 319–26 (Third Reading Passed)
HB246 · 2026-04-13
Video Tolls – Class G (Trailer) Vehicles – Liability (Third Reading Passed)
HB870 · 2026-04-13
Environment – Permit Applications for New Buildings – Notice (Large Buildings for Tomorrow Act) (Third Reading Passed)
HB1196 · 2026-04-13
Environment – Water Quality Testing – Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels Action Plan (Third Reading Passed)
HB750 · 2026-04-13
Criminal Law – Obstruction or Interference With Exercise of Religious Beliefs – Prohibition (Third Reading Passed)
HB640 · 2026-04-13
Mandated Reports, Boards, and Commissions – Revisions (Third Reading Passed)
HB618 · 2026-04-13
Commercial Law – Self-Service Storage Facilities – Alterations (Third Reading Passed)
HB855 · 2026-04-13
Common Ownership Communities – Candidate or Proposition Signs – Display Period (Third Reading Passed)
HB357 · 2026-04-13
Municipalities – Election Dates – Reporting Requirements (Third Reading Passed)
SB18 · 2026-04-13
State Board of Social Work Examiners – Provisional License to Practice Social Work – Established (Third Reading Passed)
SB504 · 2026-04-13
Data Privacy – Consumer Data, Public Records, and Message Switching System (Data Privacy Act) (Third Reading Passed)
HB1530 · 2026-04-13
Higher Education – Undocumented Students – Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility (Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Ready) Rejected)
HB1530 · 2026-04-13
Higher Education – Undocumented Students – Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility (Third Reading Passed)
HB663 · 2026-04-13
Department of the Environment – Federal Environmental Policy – Reporting (Third Reading Passed)
HB850 · 2026-04-13
Home Builders – Open House – Sales Representative Disclosure Requirements (Third Reading Passed)
HB1587 · 2026-04-13
Gaming – Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (Third Reading Passed)
HB1563 · 2026-04-13
Emergency Room Services and Post-Acute Care – Coverage and Facility Studies (Third Reading Passed)
HB1286 · 2026-04-13
Anne Arundel County – Alcoholic Beverages – Barbershop and Beauty Salon License (Third Reading Passed)
HB328 · 2026-04-13
Bicounty Commissions – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure Statements PG/MC 105-26 (Third Reading Passed)
HB282 · 2026-04-13
Adult Protective Services – Modifications (Third Reading Passed)
HB732 · 2026-04-13
Baltimore County Code of Public Local Laws – 2025 Edition – Legalization (Third Reading Passed)
SB311 · 2026-04-13
Education – The Blueprint for Maryland's Future – Revisions (Third Reading Passed)
HB625 · 2026-04-13
Human-Relevant Research Fund – Collection of Contributions – Responsible Entity (Third Reading Passed)
HB1149 · 2026-04-13
State Finance – Claims of the State – Settlement (Third Reading Passed)
HB833 · 2026-04-13
Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland – Reestablishment (Third Reading Passed)
HB456 · 2026-04-13
Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Gift Basket Permit Ho. Co. 2-26 (Third Reading Passed)
HB406 · 2026-04-13
Prince George's County – Alcoholic Beverages – Multiple Licenses Prohibition – Exceptions PG 313-26 (Third Reading Passed)
HB684 · 2026-04-13
Health Insurance – Material Changes to Provider Networks – Notification and Special Enrollment Period (Third Reading Passed)
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