Legislation
Senator Joanne C. Benson

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- 24
- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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214 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3148 | 301-858-3148
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3148
Fax 301-858-3149
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214 James Senate Office Building
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214 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3148 | 301-858-3148
Fax 301-858-3149
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214 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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joanne.benson@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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SB0008 | Criminal Law - Computer-Aided Firearm Fabrication - Prohibitions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0032 | Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Reduced Days of Operation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0080 | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Weekends - Emergency Preparedness Equipment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/17 at 10:30 a.m. |
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SB0299 /CH0441 (HB0124/CH0440) | Tanning Devices - Use by Minors | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 441 |
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SB0300 /CH0009 (HB0524/CH0663) | Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Work Contracts - Suits by Employees | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 9 |
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SB0301 /CH0286 (HB0145/CH0285) | Hospitals - Patient's Bill of Rights | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 286 |
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SB0302 | Mental Health - Electroconvulsive Therapy for Minors - Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0421 /CH0281 (HB0685/CH0280) | Video Lottery Terminals - Minority Business Participation Goals - Enforcement and Reporting | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 281 |
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SB0422 /CH0646 | State Department of Education - Employment Categories and Practices | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 646 |
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SB0423 | Task Force to Study the Impact of Student Cell Phone Use in the Classroom | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0424 (HB0479) | Education - Salaries of Noncertificated Public School Employees - Minimum Living Salaries | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0425 /CH0283 (HB1189/CH0282) | Home Energy Assistance - Critical Medical Needs Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283 |
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SB0721 (HB0737) | Real Property - Common Ownership Communities - Registration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0722 | Motor Vehicles - Aggressive Driving - Offenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0723 (HB0392) | Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Dispute Settlement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0724 (HB0414) | Cooperative Housing Corporations - Dispute Settlement and Eviction Procedures | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB1009 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage - Acupuncture Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0065 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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SB0121 (HB0443) | Inmates - Life Imprisonment - Parole Reform | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0135 (HB0139) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Site Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0147 /CH0231 (HB0218/CH0232) | Public Health - Disposition of Remains - Forfeiture or Waiver of Right of Disposition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 231 |
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SB0152 /CH0062 (HB0135/CH0061) | Criminal Law – Cruelty to Animals – Payment of Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 62 |
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SB0187 (HB0383) | Maryland Department of Health - Biosafety Level 3 Laboratories | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0188 (HB0206) | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Classwork and Assessment Involving Live and Dead Animals - Student Choice Policy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0193 (HB0098) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Retiree Participation in the State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:45 p.m. |
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SB0203 (HB0120) | Natural Resources - No Net Loss of Forest - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0221 (HB1223) | Workgroup on Establishing an Independent School Board for the Juvenile Services Education System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/21 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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SB0233 (HB0329) | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating - Use of Occupation or Education Level | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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SB0235 (HB0351) | Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History in Rating Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0262 (HB0585) | Earned Income Tax Credit - Individuals Without Qualifying Children - Calculation and Refundability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0263 (HB0584) | Earned Income Tax Credit - Individuals Without Qualifying Children - Eligibility and Refundability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0279 /CH0309 (HB0251/CH0308) | Department of Aging - Grants for Aging-in-Place Programs (Nonprofits for our Aging Neighbors Act - "NANA") | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309 |
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SB0280 /CH0011 (HB0166/CH0010) | Labor and Employment – Payment of Wages – Minimum Wage (Fight for Fifteen) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override - Chapter 11 |
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SB0285 /CH0580 (HB0109/CH0579) | Environment – Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products – Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 580 |
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SB0289 (HB0891) | State Personnel - Grievance Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0326 (HB1015) | State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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SB0339 /CH0302 (HB0397/CH0301) | Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System (Carl Henn's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 |
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SB0341 (HB0280) | Criminal Procedure - Charging Procedures and Documents - Citation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0356 /CH0450 (HB0583/CH0449) | Health – Maternal Mortality Review Program – Recommendations and Reporting Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450 |
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SB0378 | Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems - Minimum Age and Civil Fines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance and Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0379 (HB0068) | Real Property - Maryland Condominium Act - Powers of Council of Unit Owners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0380 (HB0069) | Real Property - Maryland Condominium Act - Implied Warranties From Developers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0391 /CH0002 (HB0336/CH0001) | Civilian Federal Employees – Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Federal Government Shutdown Employee Assistance Loan Fund (Federal Shutdown Paycheck Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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SB0397 (HB1062) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0406 /CH0662 (HB0520/CH0661) | Prenatal and Infant Care Coordination – Grant Funding and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 662 |
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SB0417 /CH0626 (HB0301/CH0625) | Vehicle Laws – Race–Based Traffic Stops – Policy and Reporting Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 626 |
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SB0419 (HB0715) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0430 (HB0696) | Maryland Health Care Commission - Authorized Prescribers - Reporting of Financial Gratuities or Incentives | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0441 (HB0468) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0442 (HB0102) | Toll Roads, Highways, and Bridges - County Government Consent Requirement - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0445 (HB0247) | Maryland Health Care Commission - Surgical Birth Rate - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0448 /CH0754 (HB0298/CH0017) | Oysters - Tributary-Scale Sanctuaries - Protection and Restoration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 754 |
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SB0453 (HB1285) | Gas Price Clarity Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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SB0460 /CH0519 (HB0517) | Pedestrian Safety Fund Act of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 519 |
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SB0472 /CH0220 (HB0893) | General Provisions – Commemorative Months – Caribbean Heritage Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 220 |
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SB0473 | Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0482 (HB0846) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Managed Care Organizations - Behavioral Health Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0491 (HB0270) | Higher Education - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants (Graduate Assistant Collective Bargaining Fairness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0495 /CH0413 (HB0526) | Medical Laboratories - Laboratory Tests and Procedures - Advertising | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 |
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SB0496 /CH0756 | Payroll Recovery Act - Sunset Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 756 |
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SB0500 | Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0512 /CH0522 (HB1318) | Government Shutdowns - Employees - Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 522 |
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SB0515 /CH0457 (HB1115) | Community Colleges - Workforce Readiness Grant Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 457 |
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SB0516 /CH0757 (HB1158) | Clean Energy Jobs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 757 |
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SB0518 (HB1107) | Discrimination in Employment - Pregnancy and Childbirth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0520 /CH0462 (HB0683/CH0461) | Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Pilot Program - Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 462 |
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SB0521 /CH0035 | Veteran Suicide Prevention - Comprehensive Action Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35 |
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SB0522 /CH0411 (HB0571/CH0410) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 |
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SB0525 (HB1334) | Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers - Violations - Award of Damages | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0532 /CH0234 (HB0529) | Insurance - Formation of Domestic Insurers - Number of Directors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 234 |
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SB0537 (HB0262) | Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0542 | Community Healthy Air Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0556 (HB0057) | State Government - Legislative and Executive Branches - Workplace Bullying | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0562 (HB0458) | Prince George's County - Video Lottery Terminals - Distribution of Local Impact Grants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0563 (HB1419) | Zoning - Special Exceptions - Construction or Operation of Landfills | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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SB0564 (HB1203) | Cosmetologist - Licensing Examination - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0565 (HB0835) | Health Occupations - Practice of Optometry - Therapeutically Certified Optometrists | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0607 /CH0331 (HB0191) | Homeowner's Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating - Status as Surviving Spouse | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 331 |
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SB0614 | Health Care Facilities - Blood Pressure Screening | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0642 (HB0923/CH0705) | Task Force to Study Transportation Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0646 /CH0216 (HB0604/CH0215) | Workers' Compensation - Medical Presumptions for Diseases and Cancer - Eligibility (Firefighter Jesse McCullough's Cancer Protection Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216 |
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SB0678 /CH0407 | State Government - Notarial Acts and Notaries Public | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407 |
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SB0699 /CH0414 (HB0832) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Home- and Community-Based Waiver Services - Prohibition on Denial | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414 |
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SB0719 /CH0345 (HB0533/CH0346) | University System of Maryland - Board of Regents - Transparency and Oversight | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 345 |
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SB0727 /CH0219 (HB1293) | Health – Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219 |
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SB0738 (HB0634) | Labor and Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0803 (HB0849) | Health Facilities - Hospitals - Disclosure of Outpatient Facility Fees (Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0808 (HB1416) | Joint Committee on Gaming Oversight – Local Government Use of Casino Revenue and Problem Gambling Fund – Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0809 /CH0324 (HB0745) | Correctional Facilities - Restrictive Housing - Pregnant Inmates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 324 |
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SB0821 /CH0060 (HB0710) | Correctional Services – Prerelease Study and Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 60 |
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SB0833 (HB0977) | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0852 /CH0312 (HB1386) | Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Veterans and Military Service Members and Spouses - Occupational Licenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 312 |
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SB0853 /CH0490 (HB0433/CH0489) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490 |
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SB0868 /CH0417 (HB0697/CH0418) | Health Insurance – Consumer Protections and Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 |
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SB0869 (HB1320) | Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 12:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0870 /CH0432 (HB0810) | Income Tax - Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432 |
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SB0871 (HB1087) | Public Health - Healthy Maryland Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0879 /CH0313 | Primary and Secondary Education - Black History Month - Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 313 |
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SB0882 (HB0740) | Criminal Law – Firearms – Computer–Aided Fabrication and Serial Number (3–D Printed Firearms and Ghost Guns) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0891 /CH0307 (HB0934) | Consumer Protection - Resale of Tickets - Disclosures and Refunds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 307 |
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SB0895 (HB1169/CH0396) | Business Regulation - Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters and Health and Government Operations |
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SB0933 (HB1248) | Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Privacy and Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 9:30 a.m. |
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SB0946 /CH0767 (HB1120) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retiree Benefits - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 767 |
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SB0972 (HB1201) | Task Force on Educational Outcomes of Pregnant and Parenting Students in High School and GED Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0994 (HB0807) | State Board of Dental Examiners - Appointment of Members | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB1014 /CH0337 (HB1192/CH0336) | Assembly Areas - State-Funded Construction or Renovation - Assisted Listening System Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 337 |
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SB1015 (HB0219/CH0350) | Prince George's County - New Homes - Correction of Drainage Defects PG 408-19 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1016 | Education - Voluntary Ethical Special Education Advocate Certificate Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1046 | Office of Personnel Services and Benefits - Study of Diversity of Employees in State Agencies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0160 (HB0233) | Workers' Compensation - Medical Presumptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0485 (HB0593) | Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | House Initiative | Senate Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Bus Shelter Public Art Projects | Introduced | Prince George's | $240,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | |||
Glenarden Senior Center | Withdrawn | Prince George's | $650,000 | $0 | |||||
Lake Arbor Capital Improvements | Introduced | Prince George's | $295,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |||
Landover Crossing Indoor Sport Facility | Introduced | Prince George's | $750,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 | ||||
The Arc of Prince George's County | Introduced | Prince George's | $300,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates, 1991-2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Chair, Rules Committee
- 2015 Finance Committee
- 2019 Health and Long-Term Care Subcommittee of the Finance Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight
- 2015 Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds
- 2017 Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight
- 2011- Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2015 Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness
- 2017 Workgroup on the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act
- 2019 Chair, Select Committee No. 7, Prince George's County Senate Delegation
- 2005 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 1991- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Chaplain, 2017-18, 2018-20)
- 1991- Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past Senate Service
- Assistant Deputy Majority Leader, 2017-2019; Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2017-2019; Paycheck Recovery Commission, 2016-2017; Senate Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Protocol, 2015-2019; Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2014; Education Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2014; Health Occupations Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2014; Financial Consumer Protection Commission, 2017-2019; Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2013-2014; Joint Committee on Welfare Reform, 2011-2014; Standing Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, 2011-2012; Task Force on the Establishment of a Statewide Spay/Neuter Fund, Senate Chair, 2011-2012; Commission to Study Campaign Finance Law, 2011-2012.
- Past House Service 1991-2011
- Government Operations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2011; Protocol Committee, 2007-2011; Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2003-2011; Health and Government Operations Committee, 2003-2011; Prince George’s County Delegation, 2007-2011; Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2005-2011; House Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2005-2011; Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, 2001-2011; Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2005-2006; Chair, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, 1999-2006; Insurance Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2005; Health Occupations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2003-2004; Long-Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2003-2004; Public Health Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2003-2004; Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1994-2003; Vice Chair, Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 2001-2003; Chair, State Government and Procurement Subcommittee of the Commerce and Governmental Matters Committee, 1999-2003; Deputy Majority Leader, 1999-2001; Procurement Subcommittee of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1995-1998; Chair, State Government and Civil Rights Subcommittee of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1995-1998; Environmental Matters Committee, 1992-1993; Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee, 1991-1992.
- Public Service
- Maryland State Council on Cancer Control, 2019-; Prince George's County - Affordable Housing Commission, 2018-; Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, 2017-2019; Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, 2011-; Task Force to Study the Impact of Adjunct Faculty on Graduation Rates at Historically Black Institutions, 2011-2013; Task Force on the Establishment of a Statewide Spay/Neuter Fund, 2011-2013; Maryland School-Based Health Care Policy Advisory Council, 2007-2011; Maryland Commission on Disabilities, 2004-2011; Task Force to Study Repealing the Disenfranchisement of Convicted Felons in Maryland, 2001; Task Force to Study the History and Legacy of Slavery in Maryland, 1999; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 1996; Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Chair 1995-96), 1991-; Chair, Civil Rights committee of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2000; Chair, State Budget Committee of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2000; Chair, Education Committee of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2001-; Treasurer, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2004-2010.
- Memberships
- Legislative Committee, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2011-; Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-; Honorary Life Member, Girl Scouts of America, 1980-; Coalition of 100 Black Women; Prince George’s County Educator’s Association, Negotiations Team; Maryland State Teacher’s Association (MTSA); National Education Association (NEA); Prince George’s Bargaining Council; Coalition of Economic Development; Black Democratic Council.
- Awards
- Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award, Center for Nonprofit Advancement, 2009; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008; Community Service Award, J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, 1989; For Love of Children Award, Kiwanis Club of Capitol Centre, 1985; Outstanding Minority Leader, Outstanding and Dedicated Services to Children and Youth, Outstanding Minority Leadership Award, Outstanding Educator, Prince George’s County Public Schools; Outstanding Community Service Award, Las Amigas; Citizen of Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Outstanding Minority Educator, MSTA Minority Caucus.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Roanoke, Virginia, March 11, 1941; South Hagerstown High School; Bowie State College, B.S., Elementary Education, 1962; Catholic University of America, M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, 1974; George Washington University; Retired Educator; School Administrator; Former School Principal, Prince George’s County Public School System; Member, First Baptist Church of Glenarden.
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