Legislation
Delegate Kathy Afzali
- District
- 4
- County
- Frederick and Carroll
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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326 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3288 | 301-858-3288
Toll-free in MD
Fax 301-858-3184
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326 House Office Building
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326 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3288 | 301-858-3288
Fax 301-858-3184
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326 House Office Building
- 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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| HB0017 | Elementary and Secondary Education - Required Number of School Days - Repeal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0033 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Account Withdrawals for Higher Education Tuition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/01 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| HB0064 (SB0645) | Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Remsberg Park Multipurpose Youth Sports Field | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0262 | Student Debt Disclosure Act of 2017 | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0986 (SB0828) | Creation of a State Debt - Carroll County - Mt. Airy Caboose and Visitor Center Pavilion | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0012 /CH0543 | Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Eligibility, Award Amounts, and Use of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543 |
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| HB0025 (SB0042) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Law Enforcement Officers (Blue Lives Matter Act of 2017) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0083 /CH0685 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Discharged Student Loan Debt | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 685 |
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| HB0100 /CH0154 (SB0597/CH0153) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 154 |
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| HB0174 | Education - Children With Disabilities - Individualized Education Program Process - Parental Consent | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB0189 | Hospitals - Substance Use Treatment Demonstration Program - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0195 | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income (Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0196 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Interest Paid on Student Loans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0197 (SB0485/CH0322) | Education - Remote Classroom Technology Grant Program - Establishment (Peyton's Bill) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB0203 (SB0852) | Public Safety - Maryland Accessibility Code - Applicability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0216 /CH0412 (SB0269/CH0411) | Emergency Veterinary Care - Immunity From Liability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 412 |
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| HB0279 (SB0272/CH0655) | Guardianship and Child in Need of Assistance Proceedings - Jurisdiction and Authority of Juvenile Court | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB0349 /CH0181 (SB0807/CH0180) | Income Tax Credit - Wages Paid to Qualified Veteran Employees (Hire Our Veterans Act of 2017) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181 |
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| HB0368 | Hunting and Fishing Licenses and Stamps - Seniors, Veterans, and Military Personnel (Howard's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0373 /CH0475 (SB0226/CH0476) | Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit - Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475 |
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| HB0462 /CH0321 (SB0701/CH0320) | Higher Education - Tuition Waivers for Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 321 |
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| HB0509 /CH0658 (SB0429) | Higher Education - Student Loan Notification Letter | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 658 |
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| HB0530 /CH0237 (SB0622/CH0236) | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Sale of Backpacks and Bookbags | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 237 |
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| HB0532 (SB1133) | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0539 | Election Law - Voter Registration and Absentee Voting - Proof of Citizenship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0547 | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0550 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0551 | Election Law - Private Loan to Campaign Finance Entity of Candidate - Prohibited | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0623 (SB0959) | Higher Education - Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Reimbursement of Certificate and License Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0708 /CH0551 | State Department of Education - Lacrosse Opportunities Program - Youth Lacrosse Nonprofit Organizations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 551 |
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| HB0820 | Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0822 /CH0155 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Police Auxiliaries and Reserve Volunteers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 155 |
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| HB0836 /CH0703 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Common Law Battery | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 703 |
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| HB0856 (SB0693) | Co-Prescribing Naloxone Saves Lives Act of 2017 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0869 /CH0580 (SB0553) | Recovery Residence Residential Rights Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 580 |
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| HB0905 | Public Safety - Handgun Qualification License - Application Fee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0933 | General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0934 | Income Tax - Elimination of the Marriage Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0979 /CH0686 | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 686 |
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| HB1018 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1020 | Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1041 (SB0237) | Income Tax - Standard Deduction - Inflation Adjustment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1042 (SB0236) | Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1043 | Vehicle Laws - Smoking Marijuana in Vehicles - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1064 (SB0478) | State Retirement and Pension System - Guaranteed Retirement Income Plan and Retirement Savings Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1072 (SB0486) | State Employees and Teachers - Cash Balance Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB1093 (SB0433/CH0578) | Substance Use Treatment - Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs - Consent by Minor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB1145 /CH0730 | Public School Employee Whistleblower Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 730 |
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| HB1234 /CH0184 | Property Tax - Credit for Retired Military Service Members - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 184 |
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| HB1240 /CH0715 | Individualized Education Programs - Studies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 715 |
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| HB1350 /CH0392 (SB0851) | Public Service Commission - Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Consistency With Comprehensive Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 392 |
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| HB1394 /CH0529 | Property Tax - Reassessment After Appeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 529 |
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| HB1402 /CH0530 | Property Tax Appeals - Payment of Refunds - Deadline and Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 |
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| HB1420 | Alcoholic Beverages - Modern Brewery License | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1422 (SB0296) | Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1433 /CH0698 (SB0397/CH0699) | Local Income Tax Overpayments - Local Reserve Account Repayment - Forgiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 698 |
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| HB1444 | Retire in Maryland Act of 2017 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1661 (SB1191/CH0732) | Schools and Child Care Centers - State Grant Program - Security Upgrades for Facilities at Risk of Hate Crimes or Attacks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-140) |
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| HB0369 (SB0316) | Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (The Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0371 (SB0312) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2017) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0375 (SB0321) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0378 (SB0318) | Cybersecurity Investment Incentive Tax Credit - Eligibility and Sunset Extension | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0388 (SB0322) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0394 (SB0317/CH0149) | More Jobs for Marylanders Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0399 (SB0320) | Student Debt Relief Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0402 (SB0307/CH0030) | Repeal of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016 (Road Kill Bill Repeal) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB0406 /CH0362 (SB0315) | Clean Cars Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362 |
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| HB0410 /CH0364 (SB0313/CH0365) | Economic Development - Maryland Energy Innovation Institute | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 364 |
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| HB0413 (SB0319/CH0591) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) School Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0417 /CH0366 (SB0314/CH0367) | Clean Water Commerce Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 366 |
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| HB0687 (SB0539/CH0569) | Criminal Law - Distribution of Opioids Resulting in Death | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 (SB0540) | State Retirement Choice for the 21st Century Workforce | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0878 (SB0704) | Public Charter School Act of 2017 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since January 12, 2011,representing District 4A, Frederick County, 2011-15; District 4, Carroll and Frederick Counties, since January 14, 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2011- Ways and Means Committee
- 2015 Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2017 Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
- 2011- Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2015 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2015 Chair, Frederick County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Deputy Minority Whip, 2013-2015; Election Law Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2011-2017; Vice Chair's Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2015-2017.
- 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
- Born, San Francisco, California, May 27, 1957; Mount Saint Mary's University, B.S. Business, cum laude; 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 3:28 PM