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Summary

Senator James 'Jim' N. Mathias, Jr.

Full Name: James 'Jim' N. Mathias, Jr.
Office: State Senate (MD) - District 38, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kathy; 2 Children: Lauren, Trevor
Birth Date: 09/02/1951
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HB 443 - Establishes State Health Insurance Exchanges
Legislation (Yea)

April 5, 2012 - Establishes a health benefit exchange to meet all the minimum functions required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on or before January ...

SB 559 - Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Children
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 14, 2012 - Defines smoking as the burning of a device or substance that contains tobacco (Sec. 1). Establishes a fine of no more than ...

SB 566 - Hospital Visitation/Decision-Making Rights for Domestic Partners
Legislation (Yea)

April 4, 2008 - - Grants the following rights to domestic partners (Sec. 1):- Hospital visitation rights, unless the visit would threaten the patients health, if the patient requested ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Agriculture

As our State Seal reflects, our region's history and traditions are deeply rooted in agriculture and fishing. Family farmers and watermen helped build communities across ...

Issue Position: Budget and Taxes

Our nation is gradually emerging from the deepest recession in generations. To survive in this economy, families re-evaluated their priorities and tightened their belts, and ...

Issue Position: Education

Strong public schools play a critical role in our region's economy and our quality of life. That's why Jim Mathias fought against cuts to the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($12,620.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

James Mathias, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
james.mathias@senate.state.md.us

Capitol Website
http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/msa14577.html

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/VoteJimMathias

Capitol
Miller Senate Office Building, Room 401
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
Phone: 410-841-3645
Phone: 301-858-3645
Fax: 410-841-3006
Fax: 301-858-3006
Toll Free: 800-492-7122 ext. 3645

District
11941 Industrial Park Road, Unit 8
Bishopville, MD 21813
Phone: 410-352-3096
Fax: 410-352-3087

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