Sen. Joanne Benson
District 24•(D)•Maryland Senate
Summary
Sen. Joanne Benson (D) represents Maryland in the Senate. This session, Sen. Benson has sponsored 8 bills, co-sponsored 7 bills, voted Yes 500 times, and No 11 times.
Record
Sen. Joanne Benson is the prime sponsor of 8 bills and a co-sponsor of 7 this session.
Bills
SB 737Juvenile Law - Probation and Treatment Services - Required Disposition (Parental Accountability Act)Mar 9, 2026 · IntroducedSB 118Comprehensive Community Safety Funding ActMar 9, 2026 · IntroducedSB 736Criminal Law - Obscene Matter - Visual Representation of ChildFeb 12, 2026 · IntroducedSB 143Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)Feb 11, 2026 · IntroducedSB 179Transportation - Study on Speed Limits - Interstate 495 and Connected HighwaysFeb 11, 2026 · Introduced
Votes
Sen. Joanne Benson has voted Yes on 500 bills and No on 11 this session.
HB 2100Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in CongressAug 5, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted AyeHB 2101Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 - Withdraw and Repeal of Duplicate Proposed Constitutional AmendmentAug 5, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted AyeHB 1151Maryland Department of Health - Study on Maryland Medical Assistance Program Reimbursement of Hospice Room and Board ServicesAug 3, 2026 · Vetoed · Voted AyeHB 862Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of FreightAug 3, 2026 · Signed by Governor · Voted AyeSB 459Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)Aug 3, 2026 · Vetoed · Voted Aye