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Senator Richard F. Colburn

Colburn, Richard F.
District
37
County
Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
315 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3590
Toll-free in MD
Interim Info
5210 Heron Road
Cambridge, 21613
Phone 410-228-1137
Contact
richard.colburn@senate.state.md.us
Party
Republican
District 37
Colburn, Richard F.
Tenure
First elected to the Senate in 1994. Member of the Senate since 1995.
Current Assignments
2011- Budget and Taxation Committee
2011- Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
2011- Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
2011- Rules Committee
2011- Legislative Policy Committee
2008- Executive Nominations Committee
1996- Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
2003- Joint Committee on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area
2011- Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services
1999- Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 10, Eastern Shore
Past Senate Service
Standing Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, 2011-2012; Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2008-2010, 2003-2006; Chair, Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2007-2010; Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2003-2010; Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing, 2007-2009; Agricultural Stewardship Commission, 2005-2006; Senate Special Commission on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, 2004; Education Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2003-2004; Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2003-2004; Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2003-2004; Special Committee on Substance Abuse, 2001-2003; Joint Committee on Chesapeake Bay Critical Areas, 1995-2003; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 1995-2003.
Past House Service 1983-1991
Environmental Matters Committee, 1987-1991; Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee, 1983-1986.
Public Service
Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission, 2010; Task Force for the Future of Growth and Development in Maryland, 2009-2010; Agricultural and Rural Development Committee, Southern Legislative Caucus, 2008-; Eastern Shore Task Force on Foster Care, 2007-2008; Oyster Advisory Commission, 2007-; Incentives for Agriculture Task Force, 2006-2007; Agricultural Stewardship Commission, 2005-2006; Governor’s Wellmobile Program Advisory Board, 2003-2006; Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities, 2005-; Senate Special Commission on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, 2004; Poultry Issues Action Team, 2003; Task Force to Study the Economic Development of the Maryland Seafood and Aquaculture Industries: Executive Committee; Seafood Industry Workgroup, 2002-2003; Study Panel on Funding Needs of Trauma Centers, 2001-2003; Joint Legislative and Executive Commission on Oversight of Public/Private Partnerships, 2001-; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2001-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2001-; Governor’s Task Force on Eastern Shore Economic Development, 1999-2001; Shore Erosion Task Force, 1999-2000; Commission to Review Landlord- Tenant Laws, 1998; Governor’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, 1984-1990; Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 1988; Dorchester County Republican State Central Committee, 1979-1982; Chair, Committee to Promote Employment of the Handicapped, Dorchester County, 1981.
Memberships
President, Board of Directors, Maryland Rural Development Corporation, 2006; Rural Maryland Council, 2004-; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2004-; Taxpayers Protection Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Rural Caucus, 2002-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, 2001-; President, Board of Directors, People for Better Housing, 1993; Board of Directors, (Past Vice President), Maryland Rural Water Association, 1992-; Dorchester American Legion Post no. 91; Federalsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars; Cambridge B.P.O. Elks Lodge no. 1272.
Awards
Recognition Award, Maryland Association of Counties, 2010; Award for Work on Behalf of Maryland Cities and Towns, Maryland Municipal League, 2008; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2006-2007; Social Science Award, Eastern Community College, 1981; Social Science Award, Chesapeake College, 1980; Good Conduct Medal, United States Army.
Biographical Information
Born in Easton, Maryland, February 9, 1950; Easton High School, 1968; Chesapeake College, A.A., with honors, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1982; U.S. Army Security Agency, Sergeant, Top Secret Clearance, 1969-72; Public Administration: Town Manager, Federalsburg; Member, Zion United Methodist Church; Married, One daughter.
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