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Jill P. Carter — Democratic State Senator for Maryland District 41 (official headshot)

Jill P. Carter Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

MD Senator

District: 41 • Democrat

2024 DEM Alignment:

6.25%

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Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-MD-41) earned a 6% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Jill P. Carter voted on 64 of the 66 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Jill P. Carter represents the 41st District in the Maryland State Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 1056Senate 20241x

Extorting Drug Manufacturers by Forcing them to Expand their Distribution of Discounted Drugs (340B-Covered) to Certain Pharmacies.

Against DEMs
This bill prevents manufacturers of 340B-covered drugs from prohibiting or restricting the acquisition or delivery of 340B-covered drugs to pharmacies contracted with certain entities, such as community health centers. Under the federal 340B program, certain manufacturers are forced to provide a certain amount of their drugs at below market rates. This measure further grows government interference in the marketplace and enriches pharmacies by extorting drug manufacturers.
HB 1117Senate 20241x

Weakening Property Rights by Establishing Rebuttable Presumptions Favoring Tenant Non-Payment.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Tenant Safety Act of 2024," allows tenants to pay rent into escrow instead of the landlord and/or refuse to pay rent and claim an affirmative defense, if the tenant alleges the landlord has failed to make serious repairs. Previously, a tenant was limited to one of the two options. Additionally, the bill establishes rebuttable presumptions in favor of tenants.
HB 1147Senate 20241x

Advancing an Overreaching Ban on Products Containing PFAS in Playground Surfaces.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits the installation or sale of "playground surfacing materials" that contain either certain levels of lead, or intentionally added PFAS chemicals, such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl. There are over 9,000 PFAS in existence which are in hundreds of common household products such as nonstick cookware, furniture, raincoats and shampoo.
HB 1168Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Permitting "Human Composting" and "Alkaline Hydrolysis" as Alternatives to Burial and Cremation.

With DEMs
This bill, the "Green Death Care Options Act," establishes a regulatory framework allowing the use of natural organic reduction and alkaline hydrolysis as alternatives to burial or cremation. All individuals should be free to determine the final disposition of their remains.
HB 1171Senate 20241x

Expanding Access to Healthcare by Reducing Restrictions on Contraceptives and Nurses Providing Medications.

With DEMs
This bill eliminates the prohibition on selling nonlatex condoms through a vending machine, except natural membrane condoms. The bill also allows nurses to provide "nonprescription drugs and devices" if certain requirements are met.
HB 1212Senate 20241x

Wasting and Placing Taxpayer Funds at Risk by Requiring a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at the State Retirement Agency.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the State Retirement Agency to have a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to among other responsibilities, "identify and minimize barriers to open and equitable processes." The bill also requires a position for a new "governance program" to ensure Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are considered in state investments and to evaluate the diversity of investment managers. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes discriminatory policies that provide unequal rights or protections on the basis of identity politics.
HB 1256Senate 20241x

Advancing a Politicized Electric Vehicle Agenda by Requiring Electric Companies to Adopt Programs Designed to Promote Electric Infrastructure.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) Act," contains several provisions related to electric companies and utilities. Most notably, the bill requires investor-owned electric companies to establish at least one optional "time-of-use tariffs" program, which provides a discount to incentivize charging during non-peak-hours. Additionally, the bill requires the Public Service Commission to adopt regulations to expedite interconnection of "bidirectional electric vehicle systems," in which electric vehicles provide electricity to the electric grid or buildings.
HB 1339Senate 20241x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies Provide Coverage for Hearing Aids.

Against DEMs
This bill requires all health insurance policies offered in the state to provide coverage for adults for hearing aids prescribed and provided by a licensed audiologist. The bill allows insurance companies to limit benefits to $1,400 per 36 months for each hearing aid, per ear. Each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 137Senate 20241x

Strengthening School Safety by Providing Liability Protections to Educators Intervening in Student Fights.

With DEMs
This bill stipulates that a member of the administrative, educational, or support staff of any school acting in an official capacity is immune from civil liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from the staff member intervening in a student conflict or other student disturbance. The bill protects staff who intervene in a reasonably prudent manner and whose actions are not grossly negligent, willful, wanton, or intentionally tortious conduct. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Education is fundamental to upward mobility and overall success. ACI supports policies strengthening school safety, as well as school choice (including charter schools, vouchers, education savings accounts, and homeschooling) and that parents should have the right to choose the best educational solution for their children.
HB 1386Senate 20241x

Forcing Teachers and School Employees to Undergo Politicized "Antibias" Training.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Department of Education to develop an "antibias training program" for teachers and other school employees, which county boards of education must then use to develop training. The bill requires the antibias training every other year for employees who have "frequent interaction with students."
HB 1388Senate 20241x

Infringing Private Contracting Rights and Reducing Employment Opportunities by Banning Noncompetition Agreements for Licensed Healthcare Workers and Veterinarians.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits noncompete or conflict of interest agreements for healthcare positions that require licensure, with a salary of $350,000 or less, as well as for veterinarians and veterinarian technicians. For healthcare positions that require licensure, with a salary of over $350,000, the time and geographic restrictions in the agreements are limited. Additionally, for these employees, employers must provide patients with the location where the individual is now practicing, upon request.
HB 139Senate 20241x

Driving Up Rental Housing Costs by Expanding Utility Notification Mandates on Landlords.

Against DEMs
This bill mandates that landlords who require tenants to make payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utilities must notify tenants through a written lease of responsibility to pay utilities. The bill also requires landlords to either provide a copy of the utility bill to the tenant or notify the tenant in writing of total utility costs billed to the landlord in the immediately preceding year. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Limited housing supply has driven up the cost of housing in the United States and is impacting people’s ability to achieve the American Dream. ACI supports lowering housing costs by cutting excessive zoning regulations – particularly at the local level – as well as reducing regulatory burdens and promoting innovative technology.
HB 1397Senate 20241x

Increasing Frivolous Litigation Under State Non-Discrimination Law by Including Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

Against DEMs
This bill expands various anti-discrimination laws to include discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. In some statutes, the bill also includes religious beliefs and race. All individuals - regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity - should be treated with respect and have the same freedoms, rights and opportunities under the law. Additionally, individuals within the private sector should be free to exercise their Constitutional rights, including freedom of association, freedom of speech and religious freedom. This bill will open new avenues of frivolous litigation that may be advanced by deviant plaintiffs'' attorneys. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes discriminatory policies that provide unequal rights or protections on the basis of identity politics.
HB 1441Senate 20241x

Further Growing the Role and Scope of Government Through New Mandates and Extended Funding of Public Pre-K Programs.

Against DEMs
This bill makes several changes to publicly-funded prekindergarten programs. Most notably, the bill establishes "provider hubs" in an effort to expand the state''s mixed prekindergarten delivery system and extends mandated funding for the Maryland Child Care Credential Program, which incentizes additional education and training. It is the role of government to provide education across K-12, not early child care or pre-kindergarten.
HB 1524Senate 20241x

Growing the Size and Scope of Government and Indebting Taxpayers Through State Ownership and Operation of a Horse Racing Facility.

Against DEMs
This bill provides for ownership of the Pimlico horse racing facility to be transferred to the state, as well as "the right to conduct all thoroughbred horse racing in the State." Additionally, the bill increases the maximum amount of bonds the state may issue for "racing facilities," from $375 million to $400 million, increases funding for investments in the Pimlico facility, from $180 million to $250 million, and provides $110 million for construction of a training facility. Among the required investments in the Pimlico facility are affordable housing and "community beautification." Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 1526Senate 20241x

Raiding the State''s Rainy-Day Fund to Provide $60 Million in Grants to Businesses and Labor Unions Impacted by the Closure of the Port of Baltimore.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act," establishes a program to provide grants to certain groups, such as small businesses and labor unions, that have been impacted by the port of Baltimore being closed following the collapse of the Fransis Scott Key Bridge. The bill allows the Governor to transfer funds from the Maryland Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, or the Revenue Stabilization Account, commonly referred to as the "rainy day" fund, in increments of up to $25 million to fund the program. According to the bill''s fiscal note, $60 million is planned to be transferred from the Rainy Day Fund, with $25 million for the Worker Retention Program and $35 million for the Worker Support Program.
HB 212Senate 20241x

Growing the Surveillance State and Authorizing "Taxation Through Citation" Through a Pilot Program Monitoring Vehicle Noise Violations.

Against DEMs
This bill allows Montgomery and Prince George''s counties to use noise abatement monitoring systems on state and local highways to record violations of state laws limiting the maximum sound of motor vehicles. Under the bill, any vehicle registering over 5 decibels over the maximum sound level limit would be in violation.
HB 260Senate 20241x

Hiking Taxpayer Costs and Weakening the Ability to Discipline Poor-Performing Employees by Unionizing Over 5,000 State Employees.

Against DEMs
This bill expands collective bargaining for state employees, specifically allowing supervisory employees within the executive branch of state government, the state Insurance Administration, and more to have a bargaining unit. According to the Maryland union AFSCME Council 3, which supported this measure, the new legislation will apply to over 5,000 supervisors employed by the state. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 262Senate 20241x

Expanding Overreaching Regulations on the Financial Service Industry by Increasing Restrictions on Transactions included in a Credit Score Report.

Against DEMs
This bill increases the threshold for certain information that a consumer reporting agency is prohibited from including in a consumer credit report. Under previous law, certain items are prohibited from being included in a credit report unless the items are included in credit transactions, life insurance underwritings, or employment determinations that meet a minimum threshold. This bill increases those thresholds for credit transactions and life insurance underwritings to $150,000 (previously $50,000), or employment determinations of $75,000 (previously $20,000).
HB 333Senate 20241x

Advancing Government Censorship Through a Public Portal to Report "Election Misinformation".

Against DEMs
This bill requires the State Board of Elections to maintain a portal on their website that the public can access to report "election misinformation and election disinformation." The bill provides broad definitions of both "misinformation" and "disinformation," with disinformation including incorrect or misleading information about elections and voting rights that is "knowingly and deliberately disseminated." Under the bill, the state board must conduct periodic reviews of submissions to the portal and either issue corrective information or refer submissions to the state prosecutor. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Freedom of speech is the cornerstone to a thriving democracy. When free speech is restricted, it gives way to censorship and authoritarianism. Free speech means protecting this fundamental right even when we disagree. ACI stands against any suppression of speech under the guise of convenience, political correctness, or content moderation by de facto government censors.
HB 367Senate 20241x

Forcing Community Colleges to Provide Contraceptives for All Students.

Against DEMs
This bill requires community colleges in the state to provide students with access to over-the-counter contraceptives by August 2025. Under the bill, colleges may provide contraception through the student health center, a retail establishment on campus, vending machines, or any other method that provides "all students" access when on campus. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Growth of the welfare state disincentivizes employment and can lead to intergenerational poverty. ACI supports policies that reduce government dependency and help individuals live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
HB 380Senate 20241x

Further Encouraging Illegal Immigration by Prohibiting the Emergency Medical Services Board from Requiring Applicants to Prove Lawful Residency.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits the State Emergency Medical Services Board from requiring an applicant to provide proof that they are lawfully present in the United States, that they have a Social Security number, or possess an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number as a condition for licensure or certification.
HB 42Senate 20241x

Further Weakening Individual Liberties by Eliminating the Exemption for Active-Duty Military Members from the Ban on Tobacco and Alternative Nicotine Products Under the Age of 21.

Against DEMs
This bill expands the prohibition on the sale and use of tobacco to those under the age of 21, repealing the exception allowing the sale of tobacco products, paraphernalia, and electronic smoking devices to active-duty military members who are at least 18 years of age.
HB 426Senate 20241x

Driving Up Consumer Costs by Forcing Movie Theaters to Provide Closed Captioning for Each Movie.

Against DEMs
This bill requires movie theaters with eight or more screens to provide access to closed captioning technology for each movie screening. If a theater screens the same movie five times or more per week, they are required to provide open-captioned showings of that movie at least two times in a week. These requirements apply for the first 3 weeks after a movie is released.
HB 428Senate 20241x

Increasing Government Dependency Through a New $10 Million Rental Assistance Program for Community School Households.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the a program to provide rental assistance to eligible student households at community schools. Under the bill, households eligible for rental assistance must live in a rental property where at least one household member is at risk of homelessness or qualifies for federal assistance. The bill allows the Governor to include an annual $10 million appropriation to support the fund.
HB 449Senate 20241x

Forcing Taxpayers to Pay for Flood Control Projects in Government-Favored Areas Based on Factors Such as Race.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes a $20 million comprehensive flood management grant program. Under the bill, at least 40% of the funding must be used for projects located in, or directly benefiting, "underserved or overburdened communities." Current law defines "underserved community" as areas where at least 25% of the residents are low-income, at least 50% of residents are nonwhite, or at least 15% of residents have limited English proficiency. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 465Senate 20241x

Higher Consumer Prices by Increasing Employee Classification Penalties on Employers.

Against DEMs
This bill increases the civil penalty for failing to classify employees under the Workplace Fraud Act. Under the bill, the civil penalty is raised from $5,000 to $10,000 for each employee who was not property classified. The bill also requires the reporting of violations to the state comptroller, state''s attorney, and various federal departments.
HB 538Senate 20241x

Expanding Government Interference in the Housing Market by Imposing Price Controls on Multi-Dwelling Units.

Against DEMs
This bill, the Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024, grows bureaucracy and implements price controls on certain multi-dwelling units. Specifically, the bill requires 25% of multi-dwelling units to be price-restricted by deed capping them at 50% of the area''s average median income. The bill also creates a new position within the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, the Historic Property Revitalization Director. The bill does prevent localities from restricting construction of manufactured or modular homes in single-family residential zones. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Limited housing supply has driven up the cost of housing in the United States and is impacting people’s ability to achieve the American Dream. ACI supports lowering housing costs by cutting excessive zoning regulations – particularly at the local level – as well as reducing regulatory burdens and promoting innovative technology.
HB 567Senate 20241x

Expanding Government Overreach by Imposing Numerous New Regulations Related to Online Consumer Data.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes numerous regulations on the collection, processing, and sale of online consumer data. Specifically, the bill dictates how controllers handle a consumer''s personal data, establishes a consumer right to "opt out" of data processing, prohibits processing the personal data of minors for targeting advertising, and more. Under the bill, a controller must provide a mechanism to revoke data collection consent, and most stop processing the consumer''s personal data within 30 days after receiving the request.
HB 582Senate 20241x

Expanding Cronyism and Unnecessary Spending by Creating Two New Programs to Provide Grants to Technology Start-Up Companies.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the Pava LaPere Innovation Acceleration Grant Program and the Baltimore Innovation Initiative Pilot Program to provide funding for certain technology start-up companies. Under the Pava LePere program, awards of up to $50,000 are provided to each qualifying applicant and the Governor is required to provide funding in the annual budget. The bill provides $1.5 million for the Baltimore Innovation Pilot Program to provide incentives to technology companies founded by students or faculty at eligible universities. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 599Senate 20241x

Expanding Government Central Planning Through a New, Unnecessary Economic Development Corporation.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024," establishes the Maryland Community Investment Corporation to invest in economic development in low-income areas. Under the bill, the corporation may provide grants and loans, purchase property, and apply for federal new markets tax credits to distribute. The budget bill for FY 2025 appropriates $800,000 to the corporation. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 613Senate 20241x

Advancing Government Overreach and Weakening Individual Liberties by Requiring a License for Recreational Oyster Harvesting.

Against DEMs
This bill creates a license that is required to harvest oysters recreationally. Under previous law, state residents could catch up to 1 bushel each of oysters and clams a day for their own use and consumption without a license.
HB 647Senate 20241x

Growing Government to Now Regulate "Pet Insurance" and Impose New Mandates on Policy Conditions and Sales.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes a new legal and regulatory framework for pet insurance in the state. This includes disclosure requirements for policies, allowed policy conditions, and mandating that policyholders have the right to return the policy within 10 days of its receipt and have the premium refunded.
HB 666Senate 20241x

Growing Government Dependency by Expanding Eligibility for SNAP and Increasing Monthly Benefits.

Against DEMs
This bill lowers the minimum age to receive state SNAP supplemental aid, from 62 years old to 60 years old. Additionally, the bill increases the amount that the state must supplement for federally funded benefits, from $40 to $50 per month. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Growth of the welfare state disincentivizes employment and can lead to intergenerational poverty. ACI supports policies that reduce government dependency and help individuals live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
HB 676Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties and Medical Freedom by Expanding the "Right to Try" to Include Individualized Investigational Treatments.

With DEMs
This bill broadens existing "right to try" laws to include gene-specific personalized treatments that might not undergo standard clinical trials because of their individualized nature. The bill also redefines an "eligible patient" as someone that has a "life-threatening or severely debilitating" illness, not a terminal illness. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 693Senate 20241x

Infringing Property Rights and Raising Home Rental Costs by Imposing New Mandates on Landlords.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Renters'' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024," establishes a series of new regulations on landlord-tenant agreements and the eviction process. Most notably, the bill caps security deposits at 1 month''s rent per unit, provides tenants the first "right of refusal" when an owner sells the property, and creates the new Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs to establish a tenants'' bill of rights and provide educational resources to tenants. The bill also raises court filing fees on landlords, such as increasing the cost to file a complaint for failure to pay rent. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Limited housing supply has driven up the cost of housing in the United States and is impacting people’s ability to achieve the American Dream. ACI supports lowering housing costs by cutting excessive zoning regulations – particularly at the local level – as well as reducing regulatory burdens and promoting innovative technology.
HB 693 (Ready Amd. 953229/1)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights and Reducing Bureaucratic Red Tape by Creating an Avenue for Property Owners to Remove Unlawfully Present Tenants.

Against DEMs
The Ready amendment #953229/1 to a bill that establishes a series of new regulations on landlord-tenant agreements and the eviction process. The amendment allows residential property owners to request the sheriff to remove a person who is in "wrongful possession" of the property, before filing a complaint with the court, if certain conditions are met. The amendment also provides an avenue for tenants to sue for wrongful removal, while granting certain liability protections to the sheriff and property owner. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Limited housing supply has driven up the cost of housing in the United States and is impacting people’s ability to achieve the American Dream. ACI supports lowering housing costs by cutting excessive zoning regulations – particularly at the local level – as well as reducing regulatory burdens and promoting innovative technology.
HB 7Senate 20241x

Growing Government Central Planning by Providing Taxpayer-Funded for "Affordable" Housing Projects.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes a pilot program to provide low- or no-interest loans to local housing authorities or county governments partnering with housing developers for housing innovation projects. Under the bill, a certain number of units must be reserved income-capped affordable housing. Loans may be used for projects where counties acquire existing private sector housing in conjunction with a local housing authority or housing development. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Limited housing supply has driven up the cost of housing in the United States and is impacting people’s ability to achieve the American Dream. ACI supports lowering housing costs by cutting excessive zoning regulations – particularly at the local level – as well as reducing regulatory burdens and promoting innovative technology.
HB 728Senate 20241x

Fueling Illegal Immigration by Allowing Undocumented Immigrants to Utilize the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange.

Against DEMs
This bill would require the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to apply for a federal waiver to let illegal immigrants purchase health insurance through the exchange. This measure merely incentives additional illegal immigrations by providing those who enter the country unlawfully access to taxpayer-funded programs. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
HB 738Senate 20241x

Driving Up Home Improvement Costs by Increasing the Minimum Amount of Liability Insurance Required for Contractors.

Against DEMs
This bill increases the minimum amount of liability insurance that home improvement contractors must have, from $50,000 to $500,000. This increases the cost of home improvement projects as contractors face higher costs. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
HB 75Senate 20241x

Expanding Wealth Distribution by Extending Subsidies for Teacher Development and Retention.

Against DEMs
This bill expands eligibility for an existing program which provides stipends to students pursuing a career in the teaching profession. Under the bill, students attending a Maryland community college are eligible for stipends under the program. The bill additionally extends the stipend programs to 2030.
HB 785Senate 20241x

Exposing Minors to Inappropriate Materials by Restricting the Ability of Schools and Libraries to Remove Sensitive Media.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits public schools and libraries from removing books, resources, and other materials "solely" because of the origin, background, or views of the creator of the materials or because the materials face "partisan, ideological, or religious disapproval." Additionally, a county board is prohibited from dismissing or retaliating against a librarian for performing their job duties consistent with the bill. This measure is merely intended to keep explicit, obscene, and highly politicized content in school libraries. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Education is fundamental to upward mobility and overall success. ACI supports school choice policies (including charter schools, vouchers, education savings accounts, and homeschooling) and that parents should have the right to choose the best educational solution for their children.
HB 810Senate 20241x

Infringing Second Amendment Rights Through an Overreaching Ban on "Auto-Sears".

Against DEMs
This bill expands the definition of "rapid fire trigger activator" to include auto-sears, effectively prohibiting a person from possessing a "switch" or auto-sear in the state. These "one-size-fits-all" mandates weaken Second Amendment rights while ultimately doing little, if anything, to deter criminals from continuing to engage in unlawful behavior.
HB 864Senate 20241x

Further Advancing a Politicized Climate Agenda Through New Emission Reduction Goals and Mandates on Utilities.

Against DEMs
This bill amends the EmPOWER Maryland program, including programs for rebates, weatherizations, and other programs targeted at low-income consumers. This bill requires electric and gas companies, and the Department of Housing and Community Development, to adopt energy efficiency, conservation, demand response, and beneficial electrification measures to support greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
HB 882Senate 20241x

Increasing Overreaching Regulations on Gas Stations Through a New Mandate on Displaying Prices.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Gas Price Clarity Act," requires gas stations to display either the prices for paying with credit and debit cards (if higher that the price for paying with cash) or to display both the credit and debit, and cash, prices. The bill also eliminates an exemption from other signage requirements for gas stations with three or fewer gas pumps.
HB 947Senate 20241x

Infringing Second Amendment Rights by Subjecting Firearm Manufacturers and Retailers to Frivolous Litigation Based on the Usage of Their Products by Criminals.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024," imposes new requirements and regulations on any "firearm industry member," such as manufacturers and retailers. This includes requirements to prevent the sale of firearms and firearm accessories to certain individuals, including if the seller "has reasonable cause to believe" the purchaser intends to commit a crime with the firearm or cause harm to themselves or another person. The bill authorizes the Attorney General, county attorneys, and the Baltimore City Solicitor to sue for violations if the conduct was "Unlawful" or "Unreasonable under the totality of the circumstances." This measure is primarily designed to advance a gun-control agenda and drive firearm manufacturers and retailers out of business by subjecting them to frivolous litigation due to their customer''s usage of their products - something they can''t control. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. The Second Amendment is a fundamental cornerstone of American freedom. ACI condemns efforts to restrict this right as an attack on liberty itself. ACI supports the rights of responsible gun owners and stands against unconstitutional gun control measures.
SB 1Senate 20241x

Hiking Energy Costs by Imposing Even More Stringent "Green Energy" Mandates.

Against DEMs
This bill further increases regulations on electric and gas utilities and suppliers. Most notably, the bill redefines "green power," prohibiting suppliers from marketing their products as green energy unless certain requirements are met. Additionally, the bill introduces new licensing requirements for energy salespeople and vendors, increases oversight of utilities by the Public Service Commission, and imposes new mandates on residential contracts.
SB 1056Senate 20241x

Infringing Individual Liberties by Imposing Additional Regulations on the Sale of Cigarettes and Vaping Products.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Tobacco Retail Modernization Act of 2024," restricts the sale of electronic smoking devices by vape shop vendors to their business premises and requires cigarettes and electronic smoking devices to be behind a counter. The bill also increases several tobacco and electronic smoking device license fees and requires retailers to verify the age, using government-issued ID, of customers under 30 years old, before selling cigarettes or electronic smoking devices. This bill infringes individual liberties and expands government overreach through a one-size-fits-all government mandate.
SB 1142Senate 20241x

Increasing Taxpayer Subsidies for Free Low-Income Tax Preparation Programs.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Governor to include $500,000 in the budget bill each year, beginning in FY 2025, for the Tax Clinics for Low-Income Marylanders Fund. The bill also increases, by $300,000, the amount the Governor is required to include in the budget bill each year, beginning in FY 2026, for the "Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland." These programs provide funds for free and low-cost tax preparation assistance and legal representation for low-income individuals.
SB 119Senate 20241x

Establishing a "Sanctuary State" for Gender-Affirming Care.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes Maryland as a sanctuary state for "gender affirming healthcare" by expanding the definition of "Legally protected health care" to include "all gender-affirming treatment" that is legal. This provides additional legal protections, such as limiting cooperation with other states seeking to enforce laws designed to protect children from such procedures, and preventing health occupation boards from suspending or revoking the license of medical professionals who provide such care. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes gender policies that provide unequal rights or protections, unfair competition in sports, or allow irreversible sex changes of minors who have not reached the age of consent. ACI is opposed to gender affirming care for minors.
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What is Sen. Jill P. Carter's voting record?

Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-MD-41) earned a 6% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Jill P. Carter voted on 64 of the 66 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Jill P. Carter represents the 41st District in the Maryland State Senate.

How aligned is Jill P. Carter with Democratic Party Platform principles?

Jill P. Carter earned a 6% National Democrat Platform score in 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles.

What is Jill P. Carter's Dem Platform score?

Jill P. Carter has a 6% Dem Platform score for 2024.

Where does Jill P. Carter serve?

Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-MD-41) represents the 41st District in the Maryland State Senate as a Democrat.

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