Legislation
Senator Mary Beth Carozza

- District
- 38
- County
- Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 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
- Interim Info
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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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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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SB0032 /CH0097 (HB0012/CH0096) | Worcester County – Public Safety – Buildings Used for Agritourism | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 97 |
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SB0064 /CH0474 | Beach Erosion Control District - State- and City-Owned Structures | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 474 |
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SB0070 (HB0776) | Emergency Medical System Plan - Guidelines for Emergency Medical Services - Law Enforcement Canines | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0098 (HB0143/CH0389) | Somerset County - Natural Resources - Sunday Hunting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0160 | Natural Resources - Sunday Hunting - Migratory Game Birds | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0270 /CH0214 (HB0289/CH0213) | Somerset County - Elections - County Commissioners Districts and Board of Education Candidate Filings | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 214 |
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SB0336 (HB1407) | Family Law - Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0351 (HB1123) | Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class L License | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0439 /CH0614 (HB0382/CH0613) | Somerset County - Local Officials - Salaries and Daily Allowance for Traveling Expenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 614 |
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SB0495 (HB0671/CH0758) | Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Abolishment of Liquor Control Board and Dispensary System | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (130-0) |
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SB0537 (HB1149/CH0407) | Department of Natural Resources – Shrimp Fishery Regulations – Clarification | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0538 (HB0673) | Land Use - Agritourism - Definition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0645 (HB1180/CH0768) | Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Dinner Theater License | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (131-0) |
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SB0646 /CH0770 (HB1181/CH0769) | Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-BF (Banquet Facility) License | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 770 |
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SB0695 /CH0476 (HB1140/CH0475) | Natural Resources - Voluntary Firewood Treatment Certification Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 476 |
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SB0786 | Education - Public Schools - Curriculum Publication (Curriculum Transparency and Publication Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0808 (HB0961) | Health Occupations - Physician Assistants - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0822 (HB1236) | Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Membership - 9-1-1 Specialists | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 8:30 a.m. |
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SB0891 | Public Health - Medical Procedures - Parent or Guardian Notice (Maryland Parental Involvement Enhancement Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0892 | Wicomico County Board of Education - Expenditure Report Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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SB0958 (HB1445) | Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Crisfield Police Department | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/08 at 1:45 p.m. |
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SB0005 /CH0067 (HB0479/CH0068) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67 |
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SB0094 /CH0081 (HB0048/CH0080) | Public Health - Maryland Suicide Fatality Review Committee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 81 |
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SB0109 /CH0070 (HB0497/CH0071) | Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption - Active Duty Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 |
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SB0229 (HB0184) | Environment – On–Farm Composting Facilities – Permit Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0230 (HB0112) | Health Occupations - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Temporary Licensure, Certification, Registration, and Permitting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0294 | Health - Automated External Defibrillator, First Aid, and CPR - Requirements for Health Clubs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0296 /CH0431 (HB0558/CH0430) | Land Use - Agritourism - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 431 |
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SB0299 /CH0078 (HB0136) | Education - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh's Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78 |
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SB0318 (HB0652) | More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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SB0327 (HB1174) | Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0337 (HB0144) | Motor Fuel Tax Rates – Consumer Price Index Adjustment – Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0338 (HB0871) | Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0339 | Crimes – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0381 /CH0236 (HB0052/CH0235) | Natural Resources - Wildlife Trafficking Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 236 |
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SB0532 | Election Law – Polling Places – Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0541 /CH0039 (HB0727) | Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 39 |
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SB0542 (HB0451) | State Finance and Procurement - Grants - Prompt Payment Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0578 (HB0892) | State Prescription Drug Benefits – Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0622 (HB1273) | Income Tax - Credit for Travel, Hospitality, and Entertainment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0623 (HB0845) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Income of Health Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0664 (HB1144) | Income Tax – Film Production Activity Tax Credit – Filming Locations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0665 /CH0091 (HB0221/CH0090) | Natural Resources - Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - No-Cost Licenses and Stamps | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91 |
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SB0726 (HB1187/CH0240) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Environment and Transportation |
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SB0735 | Repeal the Netflix Tax Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0736 | Real Local Tax Relief for Working Families Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0826 /CH0384 (HB1242) | Economic Development - Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384 |
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SB0876 /CH0411 (HB1201/CH0412) | Water Pollution - Oyster Repletion Supplemental Environmental Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 |
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SB0950 /CH0385 | Wicomico County - Orphans' Court - Salary of Orphans' Court Judges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385 |
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SB0951 /CH0557 (HB0515/CH0556) | Education – Student Athletes – Uniform Modifications for Modesty (Inclusive Athletic Attire Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 557 |
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SJ0011 /JR0007 (HJ0008/JR0006) | Solidarity With the Government and People of Ukraine | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 7 | ||
SB0390 (HB0419) | State Government - Information Technology - Cybersecurity | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0391 /CH0136 (HB0418) | Economic Development - More Jobs for Marylanders Program - Extension and Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136 |
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SB0392 (HB0412) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report and Data Dashboard (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0393 (HB0414) | Economic Development - Project Restore Program and Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0394 /CH0239 (HB0408) | Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239 |
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SB0395 (HB0413/CH0059) | Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0396 (HB0423) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0397 (HB0411) | Public Safety - Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0398 (HB0421) | Out-of-State Health Care Practitioners - Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth - Authorization | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0399 (HB0416) | State Government - Quasi-Governmental Units - Oversight and Governance | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0400 (HB0410) | Transportation – Highway User Revenue – Distribution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0401 (HB0415) | Operating Budget - Funding - Scholarships for Nonpublic School Students | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0402 /CH0058 (HB0417/CH0057) | Employees’ Retirement and Pension Systems – Reemployment Earnings Limitation – COVID–19 Exemption | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 58 |
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SB0403 (HB0409) | Corporations and Associations – Annual Reports – Fees for Electronic Filings | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0404 (HB0422) | Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0405 /CH0004 (HB0420) | Income Tax - Retirement Income Subtraction Modifications and Senior Credit (Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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SB0407 (HB0407) | Health Occupations - Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency - Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements (Health Care Heroes Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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SB1005 /CH0343 (HB1482) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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SB1010 /CH0002 (HB1486/CH0001) | Motor Fuel Taxes - Tax-Free Period | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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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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Crisfield Airport Hangar | Introduced | Somerset | $700,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $550,000 | $700,000 | ||
Somerset County Courthouse Renovation and Expansion | Introduced | Somerset | $800,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
Delmar Community Center | Introduced | Wicomico | $250,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | |||
Salisbury School and Horizons Delmarva | Introduced | Wicomico | $117,869 | $0 | |||||
Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department | Introduced | Worcester | $1,500,000 | $150,000 | $100,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,600,000 |

- 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 Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2019 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past Senate Service
- Workgroup to Study Child Custody Proceedings Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence Allegations, 2019-2020; Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, 2019.
- Memberships
- Ocean City Chamber of Commerce; Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association.
- Awards
- Maryland's Top 100 Women, The Daily Record, 2019; Certificate of Appreciation, Lebanon Emergency Repatriation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2006; Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Servicde, 2003.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, February 13, 1961; Stephen Decatur High School, Berlin, Maryland, 1979; The Catholic University of America, B.A.. Political Philosophy, 1983; M.A. American Government, 1983; Harvard Senior Managers Government Program/Summer 1994; 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; 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; Founder, MBS Consulting, LLC, 2013-2014; Member, Maryland House of Delegates 2014-2019.
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