Legislation
Delegate Lisa Belcastro

- District
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- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Health and Government Operations Committee
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Health and Government Operations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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306 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3833 | 301-841-3833
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3833
Fax 410-841-3373 | 301-858-3373
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306 Lowe House Office Building
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306 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3833 | 301-841-3833
Fax 410-841-3373 | 301-858-3373
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306 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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lisa.belcastro@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB0048 /CH0080 (SB0094/CH0081) | Public Health - Maryland Suicide Fatality Review Committee | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 80 |
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HB0369 /CH0540 (SB0377) | Marriage Records – Name Change | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 540 |
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HB0370 | Certificates of Birth – Issuance of New Certificates – Sex Designation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0573 | School Wellness and Recess Grant Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. |
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HB0636 /CH0698 (SB0531/CH0699) | Maryland Health Care Commission - Assisted Living Programs - Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 698 |
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HB1252 (SB0972) | Physicians and Allied Health Professions - Reorganization and Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1259 (SB0871) | Accessory Dwelling Unit Authorization and Promotion Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1277 | State Department of Education - Assessments - Study and Report | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0006 /CH0302 (SB0150/CH0303) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Dental Coverage for Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 |
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HB0016 /CH0181 (SB0044/CH0182) | Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181 |
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HB0022 /CH0178 (SB0067/CH0179) | Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 178 |
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HB0044 (SB0295/CH0668) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Emergency Service Transporters – Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0049 /CH0262 (SB0380/CH0263) | Public Health – Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program – Nurse Practitioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 262 |
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HB0052 /CH0235 (SB0381/CH0236) | Natural Resources – Wildlife Trafficking Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235 |
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HB0080 (SB0028/CH0738) | Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver - Participation and Applications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0084 (SB0119) | Education – Crimes on School Grounds – Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0166 /CH0398 (SB0027/CH0397) | Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 398 |
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HB0167 /CH0423 | Commission to Establish a Maryland Women Veterans Memorial | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 |
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HB0178 /CH0406 | Public Health – Cottage Food Businesses – Annual Revenues | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 406 |
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HB0225 (SB0300) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0227 /CH0064 | State Government - Legal and Employee Holiday - Juneteenth National Independence Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 64 |
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HB0229 /CH0719 (SB0019/CH0720) | Pharmacists - Administration of Injectable Medications for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 719 |
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HB0245 (SB0331/CH0144) | Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims - Alterations and Repeal of Sunset | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0247 /CH0680 | Insurance - Medicare Supplement Policies - Open Enrollment Period Following Birthday | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 680 |
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HB0267 (SB0298) | Criminal Law - Threat Against Public Health Official or Hospital Staff Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0279 /CH0072 (SB0654/CH0073) | Veterans Affairs - Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program - Veterans Advocacy and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72 |
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HB0293 /CH0145 (SB0241/CH0146) | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 145 |
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HB0363 | Attorney General - Climate Change Actions - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0373 /CH0721 | State Postmortem Examiners Commission - Minimum Staffing Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 721 |
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HB0375 (SB0269/CH0346) | Open Meetings Act - Application and Enhanced Requirements (Maryland State Agency Transparency Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0430 (SB0511) | Human Services - Secretary of Aging - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Zucker) |
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HB0547 (SB0617/CH0215) | Local School Systems - Equivalent Access Standards - Digital Tools (Equivalent and Nonvisual Access Accountability Act for K-12 Education) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0578 /CH0083 (SB0323/CH0082) | Public Health - Medications to Treat an Opioid Use Disorder - Preferred and Nonpreferred Medications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 83 |
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HB0588 /CH0725 | Community Action Agencies - Provision of Feminine Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 725 |
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HB0610 (SB0493) | Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0665 (SB0576) | Public Schools - Air Quality | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0669 /CH0682 (SB0503) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Doula Services – Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 682 |
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HB0684 /CH0691 (SB0659) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatric Inpatient Care - Admissions Restrictions (Psychiatric Hospital Admissions Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 691 |
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HB0694 /CH0683 (SB0944) | Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 683 |
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HB0699 | Behavioral Health - Grief Counseling Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0726 (SB0625) | Transportation of Disabled Persons - Transportation Network Companies - Employee Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0727 (SB0541/CH0039) | Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0755 (SB0689) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Prohibited Actions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0775 /CH0253 | Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253 |
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HB0821 (SB0518/CH0403) | Career Pathways for Health Care Workers Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0835 | Retail Service Stations – New Construction – Setbacks and Electric Charging Stations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0892 (SB0578) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0911 | Health Occupations - Psychologists - Licensure Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0912 /CH0271 (SB0707/CH0272) | Health Insurance – Provider Panels – Coverage for Nonparticipation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271 |
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HB0937 /CH0056 (SB0890) | Abortion Care Access Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 56 |
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HB0970 /CH0684 (SB0787) | Managed Care Organizations and Health Insurance Carriers - Prior Authorization for HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 684 |
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HB0972 /CH0727 (SB0804/CH0728) | Continuing Care at Home - Certificate of Need - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 727 |
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HB0975 (SB0696/CH0314) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff - Program Establishment and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB1020 /CH0736 (SB0868/CH0737) | Developmental Disabilities Administration - Self-Directed Services (Self-Direction Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 736 |
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HB1034 /CH0689 (SB0720/CH0690) | State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators - Renaming, Licensure of Assisted Living Managers, and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 689 |
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HB1051 (SB0527/CH0437) | Elderly Individuals - Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1148 /CH0297 (SB0834/CH0298) | Health Insurance - Two-Sided Incentive Arrangements and Capitated Payments - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 297 |
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HB1188 /CH0279 | Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 279 |
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HB1208 /CH0675 | Health Occupations - Health Care Workforce Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 675 |
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HB1231 | Public Schools - Student Health Professional Retention Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1255 /CH0031 (SB0705/CH0562) | Education - Physical Restraint and Seclusion - Limitations, Reporting, and Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 31 |
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HB1332 (SB0680) | State and Local Parks - Playground Accessibility - Communication Boards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. |
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HB1370 /CH0274 | Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund - Annual Funding and Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 274 |
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HB1381 | Environment - Fire-Fighting Training - Oriented Strand Board - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1389 (SB0700/CH0519) | Maryland Department of Health - Prevent Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings Public Awareness Campaign Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1412 (SB0740/CH0340) | Public Health - Parkinson's Disease Registry Advisory Committee - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB1482 (SB1005/CH0343) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1486 /CH0001 (SB1010/CH0002) | Motor Fuel Taxes – Tax–Free Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 |
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Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Irvine Nature Center | Introduced | Baltimore | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
JCC Zero-entry Pool and Pavilion Bathhouse | Introduced | Baltimore | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
Owings Mills High School Indoor Scoreboard | Introduced | Baltimore | $21,085 | $27,084 | $27,084 | ||||
Pikesville High School Comfort Station | Introduced | Baltimore | $800,000 | $200,000 | $600,000 | $800,000 | |||
Yeshivas Toras Simcha | Introduced | Baltimore | $400,000 | $0 |

- Tenure
- Member of the Maryland House of Delegates since March 10, 2020.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2022 Health Occupations and Long-Term Care Subcommittee on the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2020 Public Health and Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2020 Study Group to Study Economic Stability
- 2020 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past House Service
- Government Operations and Health Facilities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2020-2021.
- Public Service
- Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted-Living Facilities, 2020-.
- Memberships
- Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee, 2018; Prince George's County Education Association; Maryland State Education Association; National Education Association; SHAPE America; SHAPE Maryland; Maryland Physical Education Consortium; 1000 Friends of Pikesville; Sudbrook Park, Inc.; Special Olympics, Maryland.
- Biographical Information
- Born Chicago, Illinois, September 24, 1988; Slippery Rock University, Science Health and Physical Education, B.S. 2012; Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Prince George's County Public Schools, 2012-; Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Goucher College, 2012-2017; Regional Director, Summit Camp and Travel-Weekend Program 2012-2014; Volunteer Coordinator Izzy (Israel C.) Patoka for Baltimore County Council, 2017-2018; Legislative Aide to Israel C. Patoka, Baltimore County Council, 2019-2020.
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