Legislation
Senator Mary Beth Carozza

- District
- 38
- County
- Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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314 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3645 | 301-858-3645
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3645
Fax 410-841-3006 | 301-858-3006
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314 James Senate Office Building
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314 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3645 | 301-858-3645
Fax 410-841-3006 | 301-858-3006
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314 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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marybeth.carozza@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican

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SB0248 (HB0368) | Criminal Law – Life–Threatening Injury Involving a Vehicle or Vessel – Criminal Negligence (Wade’s Law) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0272 (HB0012) | State Correctional Facilities - Correctional Officers - Background Check | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Kelley) |
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SB0335 /CH0619 (HB0291/CH0618) | Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Liquor Control Board Reserve Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 619 |
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SB0336 /CH0194 (HB0323/CH0195) | Somerset County - Commissioners - Residency Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 194 |
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SB0337 /CH0617 (HB0290/CH0616) | Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners - Salaries | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 617 |
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SB0338 /CH0621 (HB0292/CH0620) | Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Proximity to Places of Worship, Schools, Public Libraries, or Youth Centers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 621 |
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SB0420 (HB0630) | Health - Abortions - Reporting Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0681 (HB1300) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Temporary Workers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0682 (HB0789) | Vehicle Laws - Special Event Zones in Worcester County - Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0714 | Institutions of Higher Education - Student Drug Use - Parent Notification | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0989 (HB1134) | Public Schools - Fundamentals of Construction - Elective Course | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0996 (HB1376) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Korean War Veterans Day | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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SJ0005 | Welcome Home Korean War Veterans Day | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0105 /CH0465 | Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Therapy Horses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 465 |
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SB0113 /CH0044 (HB0092/CH0043) | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Payment of Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 44 |
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SB0114 | Firearms - Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0115 (HB0541) | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0118 | Handgun Permits - Criminal History Records Checks - Fingerprint Submission Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0133 /CH0173 (HB0331/CH0174) | Farm Area Motor Vehicles - Registration and Authorized Use | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173 |
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SB0139 /CH0031 (HB0420/CH0030) | Criminal Law - Threat of Mass Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 31 |
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SB0190 (HB0922) | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:30 p.m. |
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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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SB0199 (HB0144) | General Assembly - Live and Archived Video Streaming of Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0228 /CH0389 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Sex Offenders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 389 |
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SB0278 (HB0283) | Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 9:00 a.m. |
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SB0287 | Handgun Qualification License - Training Requirement - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0292 /CH0239 (HB0477/CH0240) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239 |
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SB0293 (HB1378) | Natural Resources - Sunday Hunting - Migratory Game Birds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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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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SB0361 /CH0260 (HB0349/CH0259) | Natural Resources – Special Charter Boat License – Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 260 |
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SB0362 (HB0348) | Natural Resources - Oyster Planting - Substrate Material | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0364 /CH0468 | Election Law - Election Day Page Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 468 |
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SB0366 | Real Property - Residential Leases - Collectible Rent (Rent Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0367 | Courts - Prohibited Indemnity and Defense Liability Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0369 (HB0372) | Evidence - Chain of Custody of DNA | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0371 (HB0470) | State Board of Dental Examiners - Ownership, Management, or Operation of a Dental Practice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0372 | Physicians - Discipline - Procedures and Effects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0390 /CH0242 | Natural Resources – Sunday Hunting – St. Mary’s County | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 |
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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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SB0407 (HB0255) | Public Schools - Agricultural Education Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0408 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 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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SB0513 /CH0330 (HB1081/CH0329) | State Board of Public Accountancy - Firm Permits - Attest Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
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SB0519 (HB0534) | Public Schools - State Aid for School Construction - Eligible Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0541 (HB0486/CH0055) | Education - Personnel Matters - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0548 (HB0961) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 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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SB0561 /CH0388 (HB0757) | Criminal Law – Crime of Violence Against Pregnant Person – Enhanced Penalty (Laura and Reid’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388 |
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SB0570 | Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0571 (HB1261) | Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squads - Member Disability and Death Benefits - Appeals Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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SB0608 (HB0305) | State Procurement - Maryland Food for Maryland Institutions Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 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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SB0683 | Oyster Management Plan - Harvest - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0732 /CH0304 (HB1283) | Child in Need of Assistance – Guardianship by Local Department – Financial Accounts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 304 |
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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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SB0907 (HB0975) | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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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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SB0951 (HB0854) | Income Tax Rates - Reductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0982 (HB0366) | Commission to Study Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB1008 (HB0978) | Abortions - Detection of Fetal Heartbeat (Keep Our Hearts Beating Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB1036 (HB0921) | Environment - Conowingo Dam - Water Quality Certification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SJ0004 (HJ0008) | Conowingo Dam - Pollution Cleanup - Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0089 (HB0046) | Small Business Relief Tax Credit – Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0090 (HB0043) | Elections - Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment - Commission and Process | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0091 (HB0044) | Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0092 (HB0045) | Accountability in Education Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0159 (HB0153) | Building Opportunity Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 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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SB0161 (HB0231) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0162 (HB0234) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0163 (HB0230) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Felonies (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2019) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0164 /CH0386 (HB0155/CH0385) | Maryland Department of Health - Capital and Grant Programs - State Grants | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386 |
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SB0165 (HB0148) | Safe Schools Maryland Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (106-29) |
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SB0166 (HB0236) | Crimes - Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence or Felony - Penalties (The Repeat Firearms Offender Act of 2019) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0167 (HB0152) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Expansion Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0168 (HB0151) | Clean Cars Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0169 (HB0158) | State Personnel Recruitment Modernization Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0170 (HB0149) | Retirement Tax Fairness Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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SB0171 (HB0154) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Qualified Retired Public Safety Employee (Hometown Heroes Act of 2019) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0173 (HB0157) | State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0174 (HB0150) | More Opportunities for Marylanders Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0176 (HB0229) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0177 /CH0218 (HB0178/CH0217) | Maryland Stadium Authority - Ocean City Convention Facility - Renovation | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218 |
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SB0207 (HB0232) | Transparency Act of 2019 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0874 (HB0719) | Crimes - Life Imprisonment - Parole Eligibility | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 9:30 a.m. |
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SB0875 (HB0718) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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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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Crisfield Airport | Introduced in Senate |
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Somerset | $500,000 | $0 | ||||
Crisfield Customs House | Introduced | Somerset | $300,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | ||||
Fruitland Park | Introduced | Wicomico | $14,000 | $14,000 | $14,000 | ||||
Nutter's Election House Relocation Project | Introduced | Wicomico | $34,000 | $0 | |||||
Delmarva Discovery Center and Museum | Introduced | Worcester | $82,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates 2015-2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2019 Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2019 Alcohol Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2019 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2019 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- 2019 Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2019 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 2019 Workgroup to Study Child Custody Proceedings Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence Allegations
- Awards
- Maryland's Top 100 Women, The Daily Record, 2019.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, February 13, 1961; Stephen Decatur High School, 1979; The Catholic University of America, B.A./M.A. Political Philosophy/American Government, 1983; U.S. Senator William Cohen, Press Secretary 1984-1986; U.S. Congressman Mike DeWine, Chief of Staff, 1986-1990; U.S. Congressman David Lee Hobson, 1990-2000; Harvard Senior Managers Government Program/Summer 1994; U.S. Department of Defense, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for House Affairs, 2001-2003; Office of Governor Robert Ehrlich, Deputy Chief of Staff, 2003-2007; U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins, Deputy Chief of Staff, 2007-2009; U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee, 2009-2010; U.S. Representative Steve Stivers, Chief of Staff, 2011-2012; Maryland House of Delegates 2014-2019.
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