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Delegate Debra Davis

Davis, Debra
District
28
County
Charles
Committee Assignment(s)
Environment and Transportation Committee
Annapolis Info
204 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3337 | 301-858-3337
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3337
Fax 410-841-3277 | 301-858-3277
Interim Info
204 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3337 | 301-858-3337
Fax 410-841-3277 | 301-858-3277
Contact
debra.davis@house.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 28
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0064 (SB0087)
Title
Office of the Attorney General - Correctional Ombudsman
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0280 (SB0073)
Title
Criminal Law - Cannabis-Related Offenses - Civil Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0004 /CH0728 (SB0129/CH0729)
Title
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0176
Title
Local Public Campaign Financing - Expansion to Additional Offices
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0208 (SB0147)
Title
Street Racing and Exhibition Driving - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0215 /CH0769 (SB0450/CH0768)
Title
Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0246 (SB0322/CH0452)
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 4 Limited Winery License - Food Service
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0326 (SB0164)
Title
Driver's Licenses - Suspension for Child Support Arrearages - Exception
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0339 /CH0011 (SB0478/CH0012)
Title
Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Reporting and Sunset Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0352 (SB0915)
Title
Railroad Company - Movement of Freight - Required Crew
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0412
Title
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Consent and Second-Degree Rape
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0620
Title
Corporations and Associations - Annual Report Filings - Repeal of Fees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0660 (SB0505)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Convictions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0669 /CH0387 (SB0455/CH0386)
Title
Real Estate Appraisers - Licensing and Certification - Qualifications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0809 /CH0137 (SB0334/CH0138)
Title
State Procurement – Minority Business Enterprise Program – Extension and Reports
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0974 (SB0921)
Title
Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0976 /CH0347
Title
Workgroup on Mold Standards and Remediation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0980
Title
Criminal Procedure - Probation, Parole, and Pretrial Release Violations - Cannabis Use
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1022
Title
Labor and Employment - Postconviction Work Readiness Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1030
Title
Task Force to Study Murder Prevention and Reduction in Maryland
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1034
Title
Public Safety - Artificial Intelligence Impact Advisory Board - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1041
Title
Criminal Procedure – Pretrial Release Restrictions – Firearm Crimes
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1045
Title
Public Safety - Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1071 /CH0802
Title
Criminal Law and Procedure - Cannabis - Fines for Smoking in Public, Stops, and Searches
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1123
Title
Correctional Services – Maryland Correctional Enterprises – Minimum Wage and Inmate Financial Accounts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1163 (SB0964)
Title
Human Relations - Protections Against Discrimination - Criminal Records
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1180 (SB0652)
Title
Criminal Law - Youth Accountability and Safety Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0546 (SB0551/CH0099)
Title
Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0547 /CH0004 (SB0552/CH0003)
Title
Family Prosperity Act of 2023
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0548 /CH0432 (SB0550/CH0433)
Title
Financial Regulation - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund - Establishment (Access to Banking Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0549 (SB0555/CH0002)
Title
Fair Wage Act of 2023
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0550 /CH0098 (SB0548)
Title
Maryland Energy Administration – Energy Programs – Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547)
Title
Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0552 /CH0430 (SB0549/CH0431)
Title
Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0553 (SB0554/CH0612)
Title
Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614)
Title
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act)
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Administration
3 2
Bill/Chapter
(Cross/Chapter)		 Title Sponsorship Type Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort Current Status Org Committees & Hearings Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0064 (SB0087) Office of the Attorney General - Correctional Ombudsman Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
1/24/2023 - 1:00 PM
Health and Government Operations
HB0280 (SB0073) Criminal Law - Cannabis-Related Offenses - Civil Penalties Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/07/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0004 /CH0728 (SB0129/CH0729) Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 728
Judiciary
1/19/2023 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0176 Local Public Campaign Financing - Expansion to Additional Offices Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
1/31/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0208 (SB0147) Street Racing and Exhibition Driving - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
Environment and Transportation
2/09/2023 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
Judicial Proceedings
HB0215 /CH0769 (SB0450/CH0768) Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 769
Judiciary
2/01/2023 - 2:30 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0246 (SB0322/CH0452) Alcoholic Beverages - Class 4 Limited Winery License - Food Service Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Conference Committee Appointed
Economic Matters
2/20/2023 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0326 (SB0164) Driver's Licenses - Suspension for Child Support Arrearages - Exception Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/09/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0339 /CH0011 (SB0478/CH0012) Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Reporting and Sunset Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11
Health and Government Operations
2/22/2023 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0352 (SB0915) Railroad Company - Movement of Freight - Required Crew Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Finance
Environment and Transportation
2/16/2023 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0412 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Consent and Second-Degree Rape Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/21/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0620 Corporations and Associations - Annual Report Filings - Repeal of Fees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/22/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0660 (SB0505) Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Convictions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/23/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0669 /CH0387 (SB0455/CH0386) Real Estate Appraisers - Licensing and Certification - Qualifications Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 387
Economic Matters
2/21/2023 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0809 /CH0137 (SB0334/CH0138) State Procurement – Minority Business Enterprise Program – Extension and Reports Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137
Health and Government Operations
3/06/2023 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0974 (SB0921) Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/08/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0976 /CH0347 Workgroup on Mold Standards and Remediation Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 347
Environment and Transportation
3/03/2023 - 1:00 PM
Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/30/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0980 Criminal Procedure - Probation, Parole, and Pretrial Release Violations - Cannabis Use Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/07/2023 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/30/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB1022 Labor and Employment - Postconviction Work Readiness Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Judiciary
3/07/2023 - 1:00 PM
Appropriations
HB1030 Task Force to Study Murder Prevention and Reduction in Maryland Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/07/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB1034 Public Safety - Artificial Intelligence Impact Advisory Board - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/08/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB1041 Criminal Procedure – Pretrial Release Restrictions – Firearm Crimes Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/09/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB1045 Public Safety - Safe Neighborhoods Pilot Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/09/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB1071 /CH0802 Criminal Law and Procedure - Cannabis - Fines for Smoking in Public, Stops, and Searches Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 802
Judiciary
3/09/2023 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/30/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB1123 Correctional Services – Maryland Correctional Enterprises – Minimum Wage and Inmate Financial Accounts Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Appropriations
3/09/2023 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB1163 (SB0964) Human Relations - Protections Against Discrimination - Criminal Records Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/09/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB1180 (SB0652) Criminal Law - Youth Accountability and Safety Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/02/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0546 (SB0551/CH0099) Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (39-7)
Appropriations
2/21/2023 - 1:00 PM
Education, Energy, and the Environment
HB0547 /CH0004 (SB0552/CH0003) Family Prosperity Act of 2023 By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4
Ways and Means
2/16/2023 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0548 /CH0432 (SB0550/CH0433) Financial Regulation - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund - Establishment (Access to Banking Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432
Economic Matters
2/22/2023 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0549 (SB0555/CH0002) Fair Wage Act of 2023 By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/27/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0550 /CH0098 (SB0548) Maryland Energy Administration – Energy Programs – Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98
Environment and Transportation
2/23/2023 - 1:00 PM
Economic Matters
Education, Energy, and the Environment
Budget and Taxation
HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440
Ways and Means
2/16/2023 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0552 /CH0430 (SB0549/CH0431) Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430
Ways and Means
2/16/2023 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
HB0553 (SB0554/CH0612) Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) By Request - Administration 3 2 In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
2/21/2023 - 1:00 PM
HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) By Request - Administration 3 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613
Ways and Means
2/16/2023 - 1:00 PM
Budget and Taxation
Denotes enacted legislation
Legislative Bond Initiatives
Project Name
Willing Helpers Society Renovation
Status
Introduced
House Sponsors
Davis
Senate Sponsors
Ellis
County
Charles
Amount Requested
$350,000
Senate Initiative
House Initiative
Other Funding
$350,000
Total Funding
$350,000
Project Name Status House Sponsors Senate Sponsors County Amount Requested Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Funding Total Funding
Willing Helpers Society Renovation Introduced
Davis
Ellis
Charles $350,000 $350,000 $350,000
Davis, Debra
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019.
Current Assignments
2023 Environment and Transportation Committee
2023 Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
2023 Local Government and Bi-County Agencies Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
2023 Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
2022 Chair, Charles County House Delegation
Past House Service
Judiciary Committee, 2019-2023; Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2021-2023; Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2019-2021; Public Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2019-2022; Work Group to Address Police Reform and Accountability in Maryland, 2020.
Public Service
Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland, 2010-; Women in Government Leadership Program, Governing Institute, 2017; Local Government Insurance Trust, Chair, Board of Trustees, 2015-; Maryland County Officials Diversity Caucus, Maryland Association of Counties, 2015-; Leadership Southern Maryland, 2009; Career Counselor, Henry E. Lackey High School, 2005-.
Memberships
Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, 2019-; Maryland County Officials Diversity Caucus, Maryland Association of Counties, 2015-; America Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Charles County Bar Association; Prince George's County Bar Association; J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association; Salome A. Howard Bar Association, Charles County; African American Heritage Society; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Henry E. Lackey High School Boosters Club; Zonta Club of Charles County.
Awards
The Daily Record, Maryland's Top 100 Women, 2016, 2014, 2012; President's Award, J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, 2009; Prince George's County Bar Association, Legal Excellence Award,, 2008; Foot Soldiers Award, NAACP, 2006; President's Award, J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, 2002.
Biographical Information
Born in Cheverly, Maryland, October 11, 1959; Attended Frederick Douglas High School, Croom, Maryland; University of Maryland, Collge Park, B.S., Crimonology, 1981; Univrsity of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1994; Fellow, Maryland State Bar Association Leadership Academy, 1999; Fellow, Academy for Excellence in Local Governance, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, College Park, 2012; Attorney; Career counselor, Henry E. Lackey High School, Indian Head, 2005 -2008; Board of County Commissioners, Charles County, District 2, 2010-2018; Two children.
Last Updated: 5/31/2023 3:42 PM
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