Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House since 2003.

Current Assignments

2003- Appropriations Committee

2013- Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee

2011- Chair, Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee

2011- Vice Chair, Transportation and Environment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee

2011- Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight

2005- Vice Chair, Baltimore County Delegation

2009- House Emergency Medical Services System Workgroup

Past House Service

Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2007-2011; Vice Chair, Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2007-2010; House Chair, Joint Audit Committee, 2007-2010; Health and Human Resources Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2003-2006.

Public Service

Commission to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial, 2009-2010; Task Force on the Exemption of Law Enforcement Officers' Pensions from Taxation, 2004-2005; State Board of Victim Services, 1999-2005; Education Subcommittee, Baltimore County Delegation, 2004-; Southwest Area Educational Advisory Council to Board of Education, Baltimore County, 1994-1997.

Memberships

Board of Visitors, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical System, 2009-; CommunityChoice Advisory Group, 2004-2006; School Board, St. Augustine Catholic Church, 2000-2006; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-; Board of Directors, Maryland Food Bank, 2005-; Southern Lacrosse Officials Association, 1997-2002; Knights of Columbus Council no. 11618, 1994-; President, Relay Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, 1992-1994; Alumni Association, Catonsville Community College, 1989-; Holy Name Society, St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1986-; Wynnewood Community Association, 1985-; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge no. 4, 1977-; Arbutus Community Association; Elkridge Community Association; English Consul Democratic Club; Southwest Baltimore County Democratic Club; Catonsville Chamber of Commerce; Howard County Chamber of Commerce.

Biographical Information

Born, Baltimore, Maryland, January 2, 1956 ; Lansdowne High School, 1974 ; Baltimore County Police Academy, 1977 ; Catonsville Community College, A.A., Criminal Justice, 1990 ; University of Baltimore, B.A., Political Science, 1994 ; Retired Baltimore County Police Officer and Detective, 1975-95 ; Senior Legislative Assistant, Baltimore County Councilman S. G. Samuel Moxley, 1995-97 ; Special Investigator, Howard County Police Department, 1997-2009 ; Married to Jenny, Three children: Steve Jr., Mandy, and Diana .