Legislation
Delegate Pamela Beidle
 
                            - District
- 32
- County
- Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Environment and Transportation Committee
 
 
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Environment and Transportation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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                                                    165 House Office Building
                                                    
 6 Bladen Street
 Annapolis, MD 21401
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                                                    Phone 410-841-3370 | 301-858-3370
                                                    
 Toll-free in MD
 Fax 410-841-3347 | 301-858-3347
 
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                                                    165 House Office Building
                                                    
- Interim Info
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                                                    165 House Office Building
                                                    
 6 Bladen Street
 Annapolis, MD 21401
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                                                    Phone 410-841-3370 | 301-858-3370
                                                    
 Fax 410-841-3347 | 301-858-3347
 
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                                                    165 House Office Building
                                                    
- Contact
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                                        pamela.beidle@house.state.md.us 
 
- Party
- Democrat
 
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| Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) | Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings | 
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| HB0051 (SB0155) | Creation of a State Debt – Anne Arundel County – Glen Burnie High School Field House and Athletic Complex | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB0126 (SB0143) | Creation of a State Debt – Anne Arundel County – Camp Woodlands Restoration Project | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB0128 (SB0315) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Resiliency and Education Center at Kuhn Hall | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB0130 /CH0767 (SB0032) | Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds - Local Impact Grants - Distribution to Communities Near Laurel Race Course | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 767 | 
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| HB0155 (SB0148) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - YWCA Domestic Violence and Trafficking Shelters | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB0494 (SB0555) | Safe Neighborhoods Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Failed (20-22) | 
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| HB0669 /CH0332 | Real Property - Homeowners Associations - Number of Declarant Votes | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 332 | 
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| HB0807 /CH0330 (SB0516/CH0331) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Distribution | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 | 
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| HB1227 | Tax Credit - Commuter Benefits - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1329 /CH0646 (SB1102/CH0645) | Landlord and Tenant - Action for Repossession of Nonresidential Property - Service of Process | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 646 | 
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| HB1468 /CH0793 | Transit - Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 793 | 
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| HB1569 (SB0901) | Local Infrastructure Fast Track for Maryland Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |  | |
| HB1686 (SB1130) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - William Brown House | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB1742 | Railroad Companies - Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) Projects - County Approval | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) | Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 | 
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| HB0003 /CH0627 (SB0138) | Environment - U.S. Climate Alliance - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 627 | 
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| HB0104 (SB0149/CH0434) | Natural Resources - Electronic Licensing - Voluntary Donations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) | 
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| HB0106 /CH0186 (SB0475/CH0187) | Emergency Vehicles - Organ Delivery Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186 | 
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| HB0152 (SB1048/CH0019) | Secure and Accessible Registration Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0198 /CH0293 | Inheritance Tax – Perpetual Conservation Easement – Farming Purposes – Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 293 | 
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| HB0259 (SB0076) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB0296 /CH0581 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Correctional Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 581 | 
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| HB0302 /CH0613 | Income Tax Credit – Wineries and Vineyards – Procedures to Claim Credit and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 | 
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| HB0303 | Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program Tax Credit - Maximum Contributions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0308 /CH0021 (SB0646/CH0015) | Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21 | 
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| HB0312 /CH0619 | Criminal Law – School Bus Driver and Public Transportation Worker – Obstructing, Hindering, or Interfering With | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 | 
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| HB0315 /CH0560 | State Department of Education - Breakfast and Lunch Programs - Funding (Maryland Cares for Kids Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 560 | 
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| HB0317 (SB0260) | State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0365 /CH0574 (SB0184/CH0575) | Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 574 | 
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| HB0372 /CH0352 (SB0277/CH0351) | Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 | 
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| HB0472 (SB0493) | Real Property - Residential Leases - Collectible Rent (Rent Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |  | |
| HB0502 /CH0309 | Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of Veteran | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309 | 
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| HB0531 /CH0544 (SB0445/CH0545) | Motor Vehicles - Operation When Approaching Vehicle With Visual Signals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 544 | 
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| HB0548 (SB1073) | Privately Owned Transportation Projects - Construction and Authorization to Use State-Owned Rights-of-Way and Property - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) | 
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| HB0570 /CH0576 | Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Alteration and Cost-of-Living Adjustments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 576 | 
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| HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604) | Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603 | 
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| HB0592 (SB0327) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Bernie House | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB0633 /CH0423 (SB0578/CH0424) | Secretary of State – Address Confidentiality Programs – Shielding of Real Property Records | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 | 
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| HB0637 (SB1004) | Counties - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Hearing and Approval Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0638 (SB1005) | Counties and Municipalities - Asset Transfer for High-Speed Transportation System - Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0651 | Vehicle Laws - Smoking Marijuana in Vehicles - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0664 (SB0543) | Labor and Employment - Payment of the Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0677 /CH0039 (SB0477/CH0040) | Public Information Act - Required Denials - Physical Addresses, E-Mail Addresses, and Telephone Numbers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39 | 
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| HB0679 /CH0035 | County Boards of Education - Length of School Year - Adjustments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35 | 
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| HB0683 | Criminal Law - Assault of Public Transportation Operator - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary | 
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| HB0686 /CH0824 (SB0742/CH0028) | Income Tax - Wynne Case - Local Government Repayments to the Local Reserve Account | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 824 | 
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| HB0698 /CH0475 | Agriculture - Industrial Hemp Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475 | 
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| HB0700 /CH0498 | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Group Victim | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498 | 
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| HB0714 /CH0679 (SB0751/CH0678) | Vehicle Laws - HOV Lanes - Plug-In Electric Drive and Hybrid Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 679 | 
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| HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236) | Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB0829 /CH0746 (SB0730/CH0745) | Local Government - Municipal Elections - No-Excuse Absentee Voting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 746 | 
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| HB0844 | Creation of a State Debt – Anne Arundel County – Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |  | |
| HB0852 (SB0524) | Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Lead Risk Reduction Compliance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings | 
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| HB0953 (SB0456) | Tobacco Products - Minimum Age and Civil Fines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) | 
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| HB0956 | Civil Action - Offense Against Vulnerable or Elderly Adult | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary | 
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| HB0976 (SB0261) | Community Colleges – Vocational Certificates, Apprenticeship Training Programs, and Associate Degrees – Tuition Assistance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1161 /CH0195 (SB0856/CH0196) | Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Uninsured Division - Uninsured Motorists | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 195 | 
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| HB1164 | Vehicle Laws - Rear-Facing Child Safety Seats - Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation | 
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| HB1167 (SB1011) | Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1194 (SB1023) | Health – Drug Cost Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Finance | 
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| HB1215 /CH0445 (SB0630) | Nursing Homes - Partial Payment for Services Provided | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445 | 
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| HB1266 (SB0950) | Health Occupations - Treatment of Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases - Disciplinary Actions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1288 | Medical Cannabis - Identification and Registration Cards and Law Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1298 (SB1178) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1302 /CH0250 | Public Safety – Extreme Risk Protective Orders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 250 | 
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| HB1342 /CH0525 (SB1138) | State Government – Discrimination and Harassment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525 | 
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| HB1371 | Recordation Tax - Collection by State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1403 | Motor Vehicles – Failure to Use Seat Belts – Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1453 (SB0732) | Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | 
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| HB1456 /CH0626 (SB1128) | Offshore Drilling Liability Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 626 | 
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| HB1481 /CH0680 (SB0648/CH0681) | Real Property - New Home Sales - Information on Energy-Efficient Options | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 680 | 
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| HB1483 /CH0287 | Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287 | 
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| HB1556 | Public-Private Partnerships - Public Notice of Solicitations and Approval of Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation | 
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| HB1596 /CH0738 (SB1010/CH0739) | Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738 | 
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| HB1655 | Commercial Law - Privacy and Net Neutrality Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters | 
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| HB1697 (SB1122/CH0357) | Education - Commercial Gaming Revenues - Constitutional Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed | 
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| HB1745 (SB0689) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - St. Philip Neri Community Hall | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations | 
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| HB1759 | Vehicle Laws - Personal Motor Vehicle Rentals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. | 
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| HB1799 | Income Tax – Credit for Long–Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |  | |
| HB1832 | Education - Public Schools - Threat Assessment Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |  | |
| HJ0011 (SJ0007) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs | 
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| HJ0013 | Opposition to Proposed National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |  | 
 
                            - Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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                                                - 2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
 - 2015 Chair, Motor Vehicles and Transportation Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
 - 2015 Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
 - 2011- Joint Audit Committee
 - 2015 Joint Committee on Gaming Oversight
 - 2017 Workgroup on the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act
 - 2011 Maryland Veterans Caucus
 - 2007- Women Legislators of Maryland
 
- Past House Service
- Environmental Matters Committee, 2007-2015; Environment Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2007-2015; Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2007-2015; Ground Rent Workgroup of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2007; Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure, 2011-2012; Local Government and Bi-County Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2007-2010; Chair, Anne Arundel County House Delegation, 2014-2016, 2017-2018.
- Public Service
- Local (Video Lotery) Development Council, Anne Arundel County, 2015-; Work Group on Lead Liability Protection for Tental Property, 2012; Maryland Tourism Development Board, 2011-; Pier Task Force, Department of the Environment, 2009-2010.
- Memberships
- Maryland Military Installation Caucus, 2017-; Chair, Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs, 2006; Board of Directors, Arundel Federal Savings Bank, 2004-; Personnel Committee, Arundel Federal Savings Bank, 2004-; Chair, Compliance Committee, Arundel Federal Savings Bank, 2004-; Board Member, Leadership Anne Arundel, 1997-2003; GFWC (General Federation of Women's Clubs) Woman's Club of Linthicum Heights, 1999-; Local Interagency Coordinating Council, 1999-; North County High School Business Advisory Board, 1998-; Board of Directors, Economic Development Corporation, Anne Arundel County, 1993-1998; Hospice of the Chesapeake, 1996-; Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, 1994-; Annapolis Chamber of Commerce, 1994-; Northern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, 1980-; National Association of Life Underwriters, 1980-.
- Awards
- President's Award for Excellence, Northern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, 2003; Legislator of the Year, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, 2003; Fannie Lou Hamer Award, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Committee, 2002; Distinguished Alumni Award, Leadership Anne Arundel, 1998.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Maryland, July 21, 1951; Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn; Anne Arundel Community College, A.A., Business, 1977; Towson University, B.S., Business Administration, magna cum laude, 1994 (Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society); President, Beidle Insurance Agency, 1979-; Managing Partner, Glen Oak Professional Center, LLC, 1999-; County Council, Anne Arundel County, representing Councilmanic District 1, 1998-2006; Married; three children.
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