HB 698 is sponsored by Delegate Melissa Wells (Democrat), Washington, Walker, Delegate Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (Democrat), Landis, R. Jones, Delegate Julian Ivey (Democrat), Howell, Holmes, Delegate Andrea Fletcher Harrison (Democrat), Delegate Diana M. Fennell (Democrat), Delegate Bonnie Cullison (Democrat), Senator Nick Charles (Democrat), Bridges, Delegate Marlon Amprey (Democrat), Delegate Veronica Turner (Democrat), Delegate Ben Barnes (Democrat), Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr (Democrat), Delegate Mark N. Fisher (Republican), Delegate Edith J. Patterson (Democrat), and Delegate Stephanie Smith (Democrat).

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Maryland 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 698 — Labor and Employment - State Minimum Wage Rate - Increase

Last action February 03, 2022 — Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House of Delegates
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

February 03, 2022
Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
January 31, 2022
First Reading Economic Matters

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 698?: HB 698 is sponsored by Delegate Melissa Wells (Democrat), Washington, Walker, Delegate Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (Democrat), Landis, R. Jones, Delegate Julian Ivey (Democrat), Howell, Holmes, Delegate Andrea Fletcher Harrison (Democrat), Delegate Diana M. Fennell (Democrat), Delegate Bonnie Cullison (Democrat), Senator Nick Charles (Democrat), Bridges, Delegate Marlon Amprey (Democrat), Delegate Veronica Turner (Democrat), Delegate Ben Barnes (Democrat), Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr (Democrat), Delegate Mark N. Fisher (Republican), Delegate Edith J. Patterson (Democrat), and Delegate Stephanie Smith (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 698?: This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 698
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 31, 2022
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Delegate Melissa Wells

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