Legislation
Delegate Theodore Sophocleus
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- Anne Arundel
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- Annapolis Info
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162 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3372 | 301-858-3372
Toll-free in MD
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162 House Office Building
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162 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3372 | 301-858-3372
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162 House Office Building
- Contact
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ted.sophocleus@house.state.md.us
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- Democrat
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HB0002 (SB0088) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Meade High School Concession Stand | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0267 (SB0109/CH0442) | Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances - Research - Synthetic Cannabinoids | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1040 /CH0399 | Business Regulation - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399 |
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HB1506 (SB0005) | Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2012 - Anne Arundel County - Meade High School Concession Stand | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0001 | Criminal Law - Cannabimimetic Agents - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0014 | Criminal Law - Part-Time School Employees, Contractors, and Coaches - Sexual Contact with Minors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
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HB0148 | State Government - Refund of Fees - Policy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0150 | Vehicle Laws - Accidents Resulting in Death or Life-Threatening Injury - Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing (Kara's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0157 (SB0466) | Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0198 | Maryland Transportation Authority - Electronic Toll Violations - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
HB0223 | Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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HB0235 /CH0361 | Property Tax - Valuation of Residential Real Property - Database | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 361 |
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HB0236 | Election Law - Districting Plan Questions - Inclusion of Map | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0312 /CH0457 (SB0334/CH0456) | Mammograms - Dense Breast Tissue - Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 457 |
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HB0322 (SB0222) | Motor Vehicle Administration - Yellow Dot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0409 /CH0521 (SB0443) | Land Use - Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Cycle | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 521 |
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HB0426 | Public Safety - Firearm Ammunition - Purchaser Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0503 | Income Tax - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0509 | Maryland False Claims Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0524 (SB0643) | Transportation Trust Fund - Use of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0548 (SB0090/CH0180) | Natural Resources - Vessel Excise Tax - Maximum Tax | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0554 /CH0501 (SB0563/CH0500) | Environment and Public Utilities - Notice to Neighboring Jurisdictions of Applications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 501 |
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HB0562 | Vehicle Laws - Single Registration Plate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:15 p.m. |
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HB0569 | Environment - Wastewater Treatment Facilities - Financial Assistance Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0577 | Vehicle Laws - Registration Plates - Vehicle Manufactured Without Means to Display Front Plate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:15 p.m. |
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HB0578 (SB0023) | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0579 | Veterans' Organizations - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Use of Proceeds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0580 (SB0352) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - National Electronics Museum | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0590 | Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Shipment - Kosher or Sacramental Wine Sold at Retail | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0592 | Election Law - Reporting of Precinct Results | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0620 | Campaign Finance - Contributions - Disclosure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0627 (SB0850) | Vehicle Laws - Accidents Resulting in Injury - Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0662 | Video Lottery Operation Licensees - Information on Payouts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
HB0665 /CH0131 | State Personnel - Law Enforcement Employees - Extra Compensation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 131 |
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HB0666 | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Week - School Supplies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0678 | Department of State Police - Police Employees - Residency Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0689 | Income Tax Credit - Unemployed Veterans - Start-Up Business | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0690 /CH0306 (SB0679/CH0305) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306 |
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HB0713 /CH0636 | Criminal Procedure - Seizure and Forfeiture - Property Used in Human Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 636 |
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HB0715 (SB0620) | Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0732 (SB0205) | Vehicle Laws - Fleeing or Eluding Police | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0779 (SB0368) | Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund - Annual Report - Government Transparency Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0825 | Public Service Commission - Hearings and Proceedings - Video and Audio Recordings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0843 | State Board of Education - Financial Literacy Curriculum - Graduation Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0862 | Higher Education - In-State Tuition - Reduction for Educators | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0877 /CH0555 (SB0811/CH0554) | Procurement - Investment Activities in Iran - Board of Public Works Authority to Adopt Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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HB0884 (SB0686/CH0526) | Family Investment Program - Earned Income Disregard Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0910 | Anne Arundel County - Orphans' Court Judges - Salary | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
HB0940 (SB0248) | Criminal Law - Home Invasion Violent Crime and Armed Home Invasion Violent Crime | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0943 | Criminal Law - Child Kidnapping and Prostitution - Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0969 | Commission to Consider Mental Health-Related Ways to Limit Mass Violence by Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorders, Depressive Disorders, or Other Mental Illness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1004 (SB0774/CH0546) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Maryland Civil Air Patrol | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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HB1038 | Electricity - Consumer Relations - Smart Meters | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Economic Matters |
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HB1075 (SB0657) | Criminal Law - Third Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1119 /CH0317 (SB0752/CH0316) | Department of Budget and Management - Foster Youth Summer Internship Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317 |
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HB1137 (SB0898) | Task Force to Study the Process for Assisting Cancer Patients at Local Departments of Social Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB1158 | Corporate Income Tax - Main Street Employer Tax Rebate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1183 /CH0148 | Public Health - Retail Establishments - Use of Toilet Facilities by Customers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 148 |
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HB1184 (SB0847) | Criminal Law - Motor Vehicles - Criminal Negligence Resulting in Death | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1185 | Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Health Care Practitioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1186 | Task Force on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1212 (SB0709) | Consumer Protection - Negative Option Feature - Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1223 | Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligibility Verification and Application - Extension and Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1264 | Task Force to Study Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits for Public Officials Charged with or Convicted of a Crime | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1298 | Anne Arundel County - Superintendent of Schools - Compensation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1304 (SB0661) | Privileged Communications - Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1312 (SB0456) | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1326 | Task Force to Improve the Business Climate in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
HB1345 (SB0825) | Open Meetings Act - Public Body - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | ||
HB1350 | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Reinvestment of Savings to Prisoner Reentry Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB1494 /CH0688 (SB0876) | Correctional Services - Standards for Correctional Facilities - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 688 |
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HJ0003 | Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0226 /CH0003 (SB0275) | Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 1998. Member of the House since 1999. First appointed to the House June 25, 1993. Member of the House, 1993-1995.
- Current Assignments
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- 2007- Appropriations Committee
- 2007- Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee
- Past House Service
- Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2007-2013; Deputy Majority Whip, 2003-2006; Judiciary Committee, 2003-2006; Chair, Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2003-2006; Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1999-2003, 1994-1995; Financial Institutions Subcommittee of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1999-2003; State Government and Procurement Subcommittee of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1999-2003; Ways and Means Committee, 1993.
- Public Service
- Advisory Committee on the Naming of State Facilities, Roads, and Bridges, 2006; Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport Governance Study Group, 2005; Chair, Capital Projects Subcommittee, and Legislative Network/United Black Caucus, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 2005; Task Force to Evaluate the Development and Construction of a Magnetic Levitation Transportation System (MAGLEV) in Maryland between Baltimore and the District of Columbia, 2002-2003; Task Force on Indoor Air Quality, 2001-2002; County Council, Anne Arundel County, District 1, 1983-1990; Citizens Advisory Board for Henryton Center; Patapsco Area Advisory Commission; Park Advisory Commission; Solid Waste Commission; Hypertension Commission; Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board, Anne Arundel County; Past Member, Henryton Sub-Area Health Committee.
- Memberships
- Doctors Caucus, 2010-; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-; Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Taxpayers Protection Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2001-; Board of Directors, Linthicum Shipley Improvement Association, 1995-1997; Sheltered Workshop for the Handicapped, 1982-1990; Community Action Agency, 1982-1990; Overlook Elementary PTA, 1980-1983, 1970-1977; District 32 Democratic Club, 1982-; Roland Terrace Democratic Club, 1982-; Linthicum Shipley Improvement Association, 1980-; Board of Directors, Crestwood Improvement Association, 1970-1973; President and Director, Anne Arundel Optimist Club, 1968-1970; American and Maryland Pharmaceutical Associations, 1962-; Stoney Creek Democratic Club; West County Democratic Club; Former President and Co-Founder, Anne Arundel County Hall of Fame; Former Chair, Hilltop CAC; Former Board Member, Chrysalis House.
- Awards
- Legislative Award, The Arc of Maryland , 2009; Legislator of the Year, Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) , 2005; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence , 2005; Legislator of the Year, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association , 2004; Alumni Hall of Fame, Patterson Park High School .
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, May 28, 1939 ; Patterson Park High School ; University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (5 year program), B.S., 1962 ; Registered Pharmacist ; Patent Clerk, Pharmacist, Manager, and Director of Management, Development, and Professional Services, Read's Drug Stores, 1960-77 ; President, Discount Pharmacy, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1977-80 ; Owner/Operator, Ted's Pharmacy, 1980-90 ; Administrative Officer, State's Attorney's Office, Anne Arundel County, 1994- ; Married, Three children, Five grandchildren .
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