Legislation
Delegate Frank M. Conaway, Jr.

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- County
- Baltimore City
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Judiciary Committee
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Judiciary Committee
- Annapolis Info
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314 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3189 | 301-858-3189
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3189
Fax 410-841-3079
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314 House Office Building
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314 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3189
Fax 410-841-3079
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314 House Office Building
- Contact
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frank.conaway@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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HB1154 | Vehicle Laws - Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems, Speed Monitoring Systems, and Work Zone Speed Control Systems - Citation Responses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1155 | Local Governments - Responsibility for Repairing or Replacing Sidewalks | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1156 | Consumer Protection - Automatic Recurring Payments | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1203 | Public Safety - Workgroup to Study the Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Within State and Local Government Fire Safety Operations and Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1247 | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Explanation of Unit Rule | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1248 | Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Voluntary Payment for Testing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1472 | Baltimore City - Solar Panels on Commercial and Residential Structures - Prohibition on Limitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0005 /CH0021 (SB0161/CH0022) | Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of an Item or a Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21 |
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HB0033 /CH0034 (SB0153) | Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult - Causing Severe Emotional Distress | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 34 |
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HB0082 (SB0679) | Public Safety – Pretrial Services Program Grant Fund – Extension and Program Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0083 (SB0699) | Criminal Procedure – Charge of Possession of Marijuana – Removal From Case Search | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB0107 | Baltimore City - Complete Streets Program Funding - Traffic and Vehicle Monitoring Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0119 | Commission on African American Patriots in the American Revolutionary War | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0132 (SB0205) | Public Safety - Crime of Violence - Witness Intimidation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0175 | Public Safety - State Fire Marshal - Explosives License | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0205 (SB0105) | Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project - Requirements and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0207 (SB0159) | Baltimore City Community College - Procurement Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0230 /CH0114 (SB0199/CH0115) | Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 114 |
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HB0231 /CH0116 (SB0530/CH0117) | Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 116 |
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HB0248 /CH0132 (SB0210/CH0133) | Protective Orders - Relief Eligibility - Rape and Sexual Offenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 132 |
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HB0252 | Public Safety - Department of State Police - Primary Enforcement for Interstate 83 (Jones Falls Expressway) in Baltimore City | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0292 (SB0229) | Toll Roads, Highways, and Bridges - County Government Consent Requirement - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0301 | Public Safety - Task Force on Missing Persons | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0312 (SB0473) | Discrimination in Employment - Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0333 (SB0345) | Homeowner's Insurance - Weather-Related Claims and Notice of Cancellation or Nonrenewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0368 (SB0424) | Maryland Transit Administration - Funding (Transit Safety and Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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HB0398 | Energy Efficiency - Net-Zero Homes - Contract Preferences | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0416 | Medical Cannabis - Medical Cannabis Business Development Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0441 | Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Protest of License Renewal - Zoning Violations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0442 (SB0310) | Baltimore City - Elections - Early Voting Centers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0460 | Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Prevention - Online Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0499 /CH0222 (SB0246/CH0223) | Criminal Procedure - Cell Site Simulator | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 222 |
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HB0509 | Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Grounds for Suspension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0522 (SB0572) | Education - Home and Hospital Teaching Program for Students - Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0552 | Courts - Juvenile Court - Waiver of Jurisdiction - Victim Impact Statement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0712 (SB0260) | Labor and Employment - Leave With Pay - Bereavement Leave (Family Bereavement Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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HB0740 (SB0999) | Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Direct Release | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0742 (SB1002) | Corrections - Restrictive Housing - Serious Mental Illness - Assessments (Restrictive Housing Reform Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0747 (SB0933) | State and Local Procurement - Payment Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0773 | Public and Nonpublic Schools – Bronchodilator Availability and Use – Policy (Bronchodilator Rescue Inhaler Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0780 (SB0481) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Vulnerable Adult | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0801 (SB0684) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Facilities and Services (Gender-Responsive Prerelease Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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HB0828 (SB0683) | Corrections - Women's Prerelease Unit - Requirements (Women's Prerelease Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0839 (SB0539) | Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0847 /CH0341 | State Coordinator for Autism Strategy and Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 341 |
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HB0852 /CH0343 (SB0661/CH0344) | Health Insurance – Prostate Cancer Screening Services – Prohibiting Cost–Sharing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 343 |
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HB0856 (SB0689) | Unlawful Taking of Oysters From Submerged Land Leases and Water Column Leases - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0879 | Baltimore City - Civil Actions - Liability of Toxic Substance Manufacturers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0945 | Criminal Procedure - Sentencing and Disposition - Community Impact Statement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0974 | Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition and Statute of Limitations (Hidden Predator Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (127-0) |
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HB0985 (SB0797) | Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication Is Reversed (The Walter Lomax Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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HB1057 (SB0856) | Higher Education - Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Comparability and Competitiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1079 | Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1082 | Higher Education – Denial of Transfer Credit – Notice and Report (Transfer With Success Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1097 (SB0641) | Maryland Wage and Hour Law and Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law – Revisions (Maryland Wage Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1136 | Department of Juvenile Services - Juvenile Strategic Reentry Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1138 (SB0827) | State Personnel - Employee Compensation - Overtime Pay | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1147 (SB0401) | Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Single-Occupancy Public Restrooms - Availability (The Accessible to All Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1201 | State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1229 /CH0450 (SB0528/CH0451) | Public Health - Disposition of Remains - Authorizing Agent | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 450 |
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HB1233 | State Vehicle Fleet - Conversion to Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1236 | Transit - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train - Expansion of Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB1293 (SB0069/CH0510) | Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – Class A, A–2, and A–7 Licenses – Surveillance System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1314 (SB0757) | Election Law - Voting Systems - Accessibility for Voters With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1315 (SB0860) | Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Review - Motion to Vacate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1323 | Juvenile Services Education - Education Records and School Enrollment - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB1332 | State Budget | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1336 (SB0589) | Criminal Procedure – Partial Expungement, Maryland Judiciary Case Search, and Expungement of Misdemeanor Conviction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB1377 (SB0513) | Criminal Procedure - Conditions of Pretrial Release - Home Detention Monitoring | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1423 | Human Services - Department of Aging - Budget | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1444 /CH0473 (SB0531/CH0474) | Discrimination - Definition of Race - Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 473 |
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HB1449 (SB1012) | Health - Medical Cannabis Reauthorization Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1471 | Guardianship of Disabled Persons - Delegation of Responsibilities - Limitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1553 (SB0077/CH0514) | Identification Cards and Driver's License Renewals - Inmates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1554 | Baltimore City - Police Department - Collective Bargaining and Arbitration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1640 | Morgan State University - Police Force Powers - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0206 /CH0108 (SB0207/CH0109) | Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 108 |
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HB1260 (SB1043) | Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Funding | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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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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Baltimore Museum of Art | Introduced | Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | ||||
Baltimore Police Mounted Unit Stables | Introduced | Baltimore City | $500,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | |||
Hippodrome Foundation | Introduced | Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | ||||
Itineris Foundation | Introduced | Baltimore City | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Community Center | Introduced | Baltimore City | $252,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
Maryland Historical Society | Introduced | Baltimore City | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
Mount Vernon Place Restoration | Introduced | Baltimore City | $6,000,000 | $0 | |||||
Orchard Street Church | Introduced | Baltimore City | $1,300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2007- Judiciary Committee
- 2015 Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2019 Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2019 Joint Committee on Protocol
- 2007- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- Past House Service
- Estates and Trusts Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2007-2014; Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2010-2019.
- Memberships
- Prince Hall Masons .
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, January 4, 1963; Northwestern High School, Baltimore; Howard University, 1980-83; Morgan State University, 1983-84; Sojourner-Douglass College, B.A., Business Administration, 1999; Supervisor, Monumental Paint Contractors, 1984-85; Assembler, Allied Bendix Corporation, 1985-86; Owner, Frank M. Conaway, Jr. & Associates Insurance Co., 1986-88; F-Dreams, Inc., 1986-89; Sales Representative and Assistant Manager, National Training Systems School, 1989-90; Associate Director of Sales, New England Tractor Trailer Training School, 1990-91; Portrait Sales Consultant, Church Division, Olan Mills, Inc., 1991-92; Sales Consultant, Avant Garde Travel Agency, 1992-2005; Chauffeur, Municipal Post Office, City of Baltimore, 2005-2014..
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