Legislation
Delegate Vanessa E. Atterbeary
- District
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- County
- Howard
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judiciary Committee (Vice Chair)
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
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Judiciary Committee (Vice Chair)
- Annapolis Info
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101 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3471 | 301-858-3471
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3471
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101 House Office Building
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101 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3471 | 301-858-3471
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101 House Office Building
- Contact
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Vanessa.Atterbeary@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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| HB0004 (SB0208) | Public Safety – Rifles and Shotguns – Sales, Rentals, and Transfers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0080 | Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0126 (SB0846) | Peace Orders - Workplace Violence | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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| HB0242 /CH0126 (SB0206/CH0127) | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Vacate Judgment - Human Trafficking (True Freedom Act of 2020) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 126 |
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| HB0248 /CH0132 (SB0210/CH0133) | Protective Orders - Relief Eligibility - Rape and Sexual Offenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 132 |
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| HB0250 /CH0134 (SB0227/CH0135) | Peace Orders and Protective Orders – Extension | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 134 |
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| HB0458 | Family Law - Minors - Emancipation (Emancipation of Minors Act of 2020) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0552 | Courts - Juvenile Court - Waiver of Jurisdiction - Victim Impact Statement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0945 | Criminal Procedure - Sentencing and Disposition - Community Impact Statement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0952 (SB0870) | Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1231 (SB0949) | Family Law – Authorization for a Minor to Marry | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1546 | Education - Reportable Offenses - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB0005 /CH0021 (SB0161/CH0022) | Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of an Item or a Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21 |
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| HB0081 /CH0045 (SB0735) | Criminal Law – Sodomy – Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 45 |
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| HB0203 (SB0614) | Community Parks and Playgrounds Program - Baltimore County and Howard County - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0233 /CH0119 (SB0212/CH0120) | Criminal Law – Assault in the First Degree – Strangulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 119 |
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| HB0246 /CH0128 (SB0231/CH0129) | Sexual Solicitation of a Minor – Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian – Prohibition and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 128 |
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| HB0289 | Evidence - Testimony by Spouse - Violation of Protective Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0302 | Criminal Law - Deadly Weapons on School Property - Nonpublic Schools (No Weapons on Nonpublic School Property Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0304 /CH0160 | Consumer Protection - Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 160 |
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| HB0320 (SB0702) | Criminal Law - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult or Elderly Individual - Undue Influence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0339 | Task Force to Study the Maryland Orphans' Courts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0416 | Medical Cannabis - Medical Cannabis Business Development Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0425 /CH0204 (SB0406/CH0205) | Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Privacy, Reimbursement, and Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 204 |
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| HB0427 | Action for Change of Name - Waiver of Publication Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0460 | Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Prevention - Online Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0464 (SB0990) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0474 (SB0393) | Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals - Renaming | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0488 (SB0554) | Crimes – Mitigation – Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0495 | Criminal Procedure - Out of Court Statement of Child Victim - Neglect of a Minor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0524 | Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0541 /CH0237 (SB0633/CH0238) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Training Requirements - Hate Crimes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 237 |
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| HB0575 | Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0590 (SB0230) | Criminal Law – Sexual Crimes – Repeal of Spousal Defense (Love Is No Defense to Sexual Crimes) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0623 (SB1058) | Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0624 (SB0593) | Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0636 (SB0646) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0643 (SB0701) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
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| HB0671 /CH0616 (SB0507/CH0617) | Health Savings Accounts – Establishment and Application of Trust Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 616 |
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| HB0704 | Attorney Grievance Commission - Disciplinary Fund - Annual Fee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0706 | Commission on LGBTQ Affairs - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0713 | Office of Personnel Services and Benefits - Study of Diversity of Employees in State Agencies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0736 (SB0565) | Police Officers - Mental Health - Employee Assistance Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0747 (SB0933) | State and Local Procurement - Payment Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0764 | Criminal Law - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0780 (SB0481) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Vulnerable Adult | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0802 | Civil Actions - Civil Immunity - Educator Intervention in Student Violence (Good Teacher Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0839 (SB0539) | Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0868 | State and Public School Holidays - Designation and Observance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled (Health and Government Operations) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0890 | Maryland Paint Stewardship Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0892 (SB0649) | Public Information Act – Motor Vehicle Administration – Warrant for Personal Information and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0895 | Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0910 (SB0958) | Criminal Law - Untraceable Firearms | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0917 /CH0367 (SB0606/CH0368) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Basis (2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins, III's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 367 |
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| HB0974 | Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition and Statute of Limitations (Hidden Predator Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (127-0) |
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| HB0979 | Correctional Services – Inmate Cost–of–Living Report – Maryland Correctional Enterprises Diversity Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1030 | Employers of Ex-Offenders - Liability for Negligent Hiring or Inadequate Supervision - Immunity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1057 (SB0856) | Higher Education - Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Comparability and Competitiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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| HB1133 (SB0869) | Estates and Trusts - Maryland Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1173 (SB0760/CH0581) | Public Schools - Student Meal Programs and Meal Charge Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1201 | State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1208 /CH0017 | Telehealth – Mental Health and Chronic Condition Management Services – Coverage and Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 17 |
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| HB1274 | Criminal Procedure - Questioning of Minors by Police Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1278 | Voice Over Internet Protocol - Robocalls - Customer Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1298 (SB0791) | County Boards of Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policies and Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1316 | Residential Construction - Electric Vehicle Charging | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1328 | Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1343 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1377 (SB0513) | Criminal Procedure - Conditions of Pretrial Release - Home Detention Monitoring | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1444 /CH0473 (SB0531/CH0474) | Discrimination - Definition of Race - Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 473 |
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| HB1501 | Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Reporting Loss or Theft | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1543 (SB0912) | Environment – Climate Crisis and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1558 (SB0818) | Residential Treatment Centers and Facilities - Sexual Abuse and Harassment - Reporting and Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1612 (SB0901) | State and Local Government - Participation in Federal Immigration Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1261 | Weapon Crimes - Assault Long Guns and Copycat Weapons | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Vice Chair, Judiciary Committee (Member, 2015)
- 2019 Chair, Public Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2015 Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee (Chair 2017-2018)
- 2018 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2019 Workgroup to Study Child Custody Proceedings Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence Allegations
- 2015 Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2015 Legislative Black Caucus
- 2019 Marijuana Legalization Work Group
- 2015 Howard County House Delegation (Chair 2016-2017; 2019-2020)
- Past House Service
- Deputy Majority Whip, 2017-2019; Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2015-2019; Public Safety and Policing Workgroup, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Governor's Workforce Development Board, 2016-; Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force, 2016-2017; Governor's Workforce Investment Board, 2015-2016.
- Memberships
- Maryland State Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar Association; "The Links, Inc. " (Vice-President); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Maryland National Organization for Women; Montgomery County Commission for Women (Past President); National Association Commission for Women; Leadership Montgomery, Class of 2010; Leadership Maryland, Class of 2012.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Columbia, Maryland, June 24, 1975; Atholton High School 1993; College of William and Mary, B.A., Government 1997; Villanova University School of Law, J.D. 2000; Law Clerk to Judge David W. Young, Baltimore City Circuit Court, 2001-02; Attorney Associate, Bulman, Dunie, Burke & Feld, CHTD, 2002-07; Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia, Assistant Attorney General 2007-2009; KRA Corporation, Corporate Counsel 2009 -; Three children.
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