Photo: Governor Martin O'Malley signs one
of Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio's
bills into law (2009).

Photo: Governor Robert Ehrlich signs one of Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio's bills into law (2004).

During her tenure as Delegate, Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio has sponsored and co-sponsored over 600 bills.  For a complete list , select from one of the dates below:

• 2010 Legislation

• 2009 Legislation

• 2008 Legislation

• 2007 Legislation

• 2006 Legislation

• 2005 Legislation

• 2004 Legislation

Sample Initiatives

Most of her legislation focuses on areas that she considers top priorities such as education, the environment, the economy and the Eastern Shore. 

Download Jeannie's 2010 End of Session Report for the latest information on these key issues!

Samples of previous legislation in each of these areas are outlined below.

Photo: Delegate Jeannie Haddaway with students from St. Michaels Elementary School in Annapolis.  Also pictured are Delegate Addie Eckardt, Governor Robert Ehrlich and Lt. Governor Michael Steele.

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio believes that education is a life long process and is key to the future of our communities.  Legislation she has supported from each of these areas is outlined below.

Educators:

• Reemployment of Retirees - Teachers

• Teacher Pension Enhancement

• Income Tax Credit  for Teachers' Retirement Income

Parents:

• Family Education Tax Credit Program

• Income Tax Credit for Educational Materials - Home Instruction

• Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping

Education:

• Talbot County Board of Education - Selection of Members

• Higher Education - Blind Individuals - Access to Technology

• Task Force on Indoor Air Quality in Educational Institutions

School Construction:

• Public School Construction Assistance Act of 2005

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Photo: Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio attends
a ribbon cutting for Broad Creek Marine,
a family owned business.
She is an avid supporter of local businesses
throughout the State of Maryland.

As a member of the House Economic Matters Committee, Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio has dedicated a large portion of her term focusing on economic development in Maryland, particularly on the Eastern Shore.  Legislation she has supported in this area is outlined below.

Business Development & Technology:

• Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act - Use of Electronic Postmarks

• Biotechnology Investment Incentive Act

• Small Business Development Center Network - Funding

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Photo: Delegate Jeannie Haddaway joins Governor Robert Ehrlich in presenting a check to the Town of St. Michaels for upgrades to their waste water treatment plant. 
This is one of the first projects to
receive funding from the
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund.

Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio is dedicated to supporting sound solutions to keeping our environment clean and protect our Bay.  Legislation she has supported in this area is outlined below.

Major Initiatives:

• Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund

• Healthy Air Act

• Maryland Growth Management Act of 2006

• Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard

• Renewable Fuels Promotion Act

• Critical Farms Program

• Maryland Clean Energy Incentive Act

Other Legislation:

• Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether – Prohibition (2005)

• Income Tax - Credit for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research and Development 2005/2006

• Task Force on Sewage Sludge as an Alternative Energy Source (2006)

• Water Quality Improvement Act - Nutrient Management (2004)

• Water Pollution - The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Fund (2004)

• Motor Fuel Tax - Exemption for Biodiesel Fuel - Queen Anne's County (2004)

• Chesapeake Bay Watershed – Restoration (2004)

• Tax Credit -Wind Energy, Photovoltaic, & Solar Water Heating Systems (2004)

• Net Energy Metering - Wind Electric Generating Facilities (2004)

• Dredged Material Disposal Alternatives Act of 2004

• Net Energy Metering - Biomass Electric Generating Facilities (2005)

• Energy Efficiency and Economic Development Loan Program (2005)

• Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay Trust - Scope of Authority (2005)

• Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay Trust – Investments (2005)

• Electric Companies - Net Energy Metering (2005)

• Agriculture - Commercial Fertilizer - Required Signage at Retail Outlets (2006)

• Income Tax Credit - Energy Efficient Residential Heating Systems (2006)

• Public Utility Companies - Net Energy Metering (2006)

• Maryland Energy Administration - Solar Energy Grant Program (2006)

• Environment - Gasoline Containing Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether – Prohibition (2006)

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Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio joins the Governor, state elected officials and representatives of the
poultry industry for the signing of the
Governor's Executive Order on Avian Influenza.
 

Eastern Shore

As an Eastern Shore native, Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio works diligently as our voice for the Shore in Annapolis.  Legislation she has supported in this area is outlined below.

Major Initiatives:

• Broadband Funding Initiative

Agriculture:

• Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund and Council - Establishment

• Maryland Wine and Grape Growers Promotion Act

• Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation - Annual State Funding and Duties

•  Commercial Law - Equipment Dealer Contract Act

• Young Farmers Advisory Board

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