Legislation
Delegate Kathy Afzali
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- 4A
- County
- Frederick
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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319 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 301-858-3288
Toll-free in MD
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319 House Office Building
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6806 Sarazen Drive
Middleton, 21769 - Phone 301-858-3184
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6806 Sarazen Drive
- Contact
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kathy.afzali@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0304 (SB0326) | Transportation - Advertising Signs on State Highways for Agricultural Businesses Authorized | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0323 | Election Law - Primary Elections - Dates | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0324 | Elections - Offenses Relating to Voting - Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0325 | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0722 | Estate Taxes - Qualified Family-Owned Business Property - Exclusion | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Ways and Means |
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| HB1104 (SB0821) | Food Processing Plants - License Fees - Farms and Civic and Nonprofit Organizations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1398 | Education - Charter Schools - Principals and Teachers - Resident Certification | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1422 (SB1019) | Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Oakdale High School Concession Stand Construction | 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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| HB0104 | Occupational Safety and Health - Good Faith Actions by Business Owners - Penalty Forgiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0106 (SB0391) | Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0128 /CH0026 (SB0158/CH0025) | Homestead Tax Credit - Eligibility Verification and Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 26 |
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| HB0137 | Election Law - Polling Places - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB0165 (SB0807) | Elementary and Secondary Education - Security - School Resource Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0166 | Speed Monitoring and Work Zone Speed Control Systems - Daily Calibration and Video Recordings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0167 /CH0352 (SB0042/CH0436) | State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Emancipation Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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| HB0176 | Transportation Trust Fund Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB0181 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0191 /CH0438 (SB0047/CH0437) | Procurement - Purchase of American Manufactured Goods | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 438 |
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| HB0223 | Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0230 /CH0088 | Alcoholic Beverages - Farm Breweries and Micro-Breweries | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 88 |
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| HB0233 | Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB0250 /CH0363 | Criminal Procedure - Victims' Rights - Remedy and Priority of Restitution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 |
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| HB0252 | State Development Plan - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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| HB0261 (SB0034) | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0270 (SB0350/CH0237) | Electrical Inspectors and Plumbing Inspectors - Master License Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0281 | Determination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Voluntarily Leaving Work - Valid Circumstances | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0283 | Unemployment Insurance - Appeal of Benefit Determination - Discovery of Financial Crime | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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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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| HB0317 | State Government - E-Verify Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0318 | Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0328 /CH0076 (SB0779/CH0075) | Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 76 |
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| HB0363 | Tax Increases - Majority Vote Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0369 | Hunting - Deer Muzzle Loader Season - January Days | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0391 (SB0224/CH0208) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Wellness Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0396 /CH0369 (SB1052) | Criminal Law - Misuse of Interactive Computer Service (Grace's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 369 |
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| HB0408 /CH0258 (SB0404/CH0257) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 258 |
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| HB0427 | Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Timeliness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0482 | Criminal Law - Synthetic Cannabinoids - Labeling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0483 | Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances - "N-Bomb" | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0499 | Natural Resources - Deer Bow Hunting Season - End Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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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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| HB0523 /CH0484 (SB0486/CH0483) | Short-Term Rental of Motorcycles - Sales and Use Tax and Motor Vehicle Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 484 |
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| HB0532 (SB0537) | Education - Maryland Advisory Council for Virtual Learning - Responsibilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0533 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0541 (SB0571) | Criminal Procedure - Certificate of Completion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0544 (SB0491) | Criminal Procedure - Supervising Authority - Sex Offender Transfer Notifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0547 | Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act - Chemical Information List - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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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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| 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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| 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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| HB0594 (SB0628) | Crimes Against Public Administration - Tampering with Evidence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0623 | Environment - Sediment Control - Agricultural Land Management Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0643 | Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Exemption from Training Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0644 /CH0507 (SB0613/CH0506) | Income Tax - Electronic Filing - Designation to Purchase Federal Savings Bonds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 507 |
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| HB0661 (SB0995) | Teaching Techniques - Students with Special Needs and Limited English Proficiency | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0663 | Public Safety - Firearms - National Crime Information Center Participation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
| HB0673 | Prince George's County - Video Lottery Operation License - Awarded to Highest Bidder | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0681 | Invest Maryland Program - Alteration of Program Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0682 | Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0709 /CH0635 (SB0444) | Criminal Law - Accessory After the Fact - Murder (The Sheddy-Bennett Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 635 |
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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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| HB0719 | Criminal Law - False Statement Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material - Venue | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0729 (SB0367) | Election Law - Petitions - Confidentiality | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0730 (SB0542/CH0498) | Election Law - Polling Places - Electioneering | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0743 (SB0659) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0760 | Maryland Transportation Authority - Privatization of the Intercounty Connector and the I-95 Express Toll Lanes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0761 | State Highway Administration - Privatization of Rest Areas and Welcome Centers on State Highways | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0762 | State Highway Administration - Sale of Naming Rights to State Highways | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0765 (SB0959) | Drugged Driving - Drug Recognition Expert - Testimony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0780 | State Employees Pension Choice Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0785 (SB0375/CH0247) | Commercial Law - Maryland Credit Services Businesses Act - Scope | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0817 | Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Stations - Alternate Power Sources | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0819 | Prudent Pension Management Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0834 | Human Services - Public Assistance - Mandatory Drug Tests | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
| HB0837 | Family Farm - Prevailing Party - Attorney's Fees and Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0850 | Corporate Income Tax - Investments in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0856 | Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0875 | Education - Public Schools - Parent Empowerment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0961 | State Government - Maryland Public Information Act - Required Denials Regarding Firearm Dealers, Owners, and Permit Holders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0967 | Income Tax Return Preparers - False Returns or Claims for Refund - Statute of Limitations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB1002 | Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB1017 /CH0659 | Income Tax Credit - Wineries and Vineyards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 659 |
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| HB1046 | Transportation Trust Fund - Dedicated Highway Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1161 /CH0671 | Commission on Special Education Access and Equity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671 |
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| HB1199 | Citizens' Congressional Redistricting Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB1202 | Health Occupations - Certified Professional Midwives - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1211 /CH0486 (SB0489/CH0485) | Estates and Trusts - Slayer's Statute (Ann Sue Metz Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486 |
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| HB1247 | State Government - Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Memorial Statues - Placement and Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1254 (SB0242) | Public Health - Forensic Laboratories - Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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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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| HB1276 | Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Security Policy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1302 | Commission on Tax Policy, Reform, and Fairness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1421 | Regulated Firearms - License Issued by Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia - Reciprocity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1423 | Task Force to Study Mental Illness Among Students in Public Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 2013- Deputy Minority Whip
- 2011- Ways and Means Committee
- 2011- Election Law Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2011- Women Legislators of Maryland
- Memberships
- National Association of Realtors; Maryland Association of Realtors; Frederick County Association of Realtors; Frederick County Farm Bureau; Life Member, National Rifle Association.
- Biographical Information
- Realtor; Former Broadway Dancer and Actress; Columnist, Frederick News-Post, 2003-2006; Founder and Producer, The Children's Theatre Project, New Jersey; Founder and President, Access KDM Consulting; Member, Middletown United Methodist Church; Married, Two children.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:25 PM