Legislation
Senator Sarah K. Elfreth
                            - District
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 - Anne Arundel
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Budget and Taxation Committee
 
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Budget and Taxation Committee
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                                                    103 James Senate Office Building
                                                    
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - 
                                                    Phone 410-841-3578 | 301-858-3578
                                                    
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3578
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                                                    103 James Senate Office Building
                                                    
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                                                    103 James Senate Office Building
                                                    
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - 
                                                    Phone 410-841-3578 | 301-858-3578
                                                    
Fax 410-841-3156 | 301-858-3156 
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                                                    103 James Senate Office Building
                                                    
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                                        sarah.elfreth@senate.state.md.us 
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| SB0007 /CH0552 (HB0015/CH0551) | Invasive and Native Plants - Classification, Listing, and Use | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 552 | 
                        
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| SB0014 /CH0354 (HB0100) | Sustainable Maryland Program and Fund - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354 | 
                        
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| SB0029 (HB0083/CH0175) | Family Law - Marriage - Age Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed | 
                        
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| SB0109 /CH0070 (HB0497/CH0071) | Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption - Active Duty Military | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 | 
                        
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| SB0264 (HB0076/CH0415) | Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Exemption From Property Taxes | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 2:45 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0273 /CH0139 (HB0275/CH0138) | Environment – PFAS Chemicals – Prohibitions and Requirements (George “Walter” Taylor Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 139 | 
                        
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| SB0310 /CH0491 (HB0386/CH0490) | Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis - Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account - Local State of Emergency | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 491 | 
                        
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| SB0316 /CH0007 (HB0282/CH0008) | Sales and Use Tax - Diapers and Baby Products - Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 7 | 
                        
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| SB0348 /CH0238 (HB0653/CH0237) | Conservation Finance Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 238 | 
                        
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| SB0354 /CH0341 (HB0714/CH0342) | Bay Restoration Fund - Intended Use Plans and Privately Owned Wastewater Facilities | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341 | 
                        
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| SB0408 | Income Tax Credit - Parent of Stillborn Child | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Budget and Taxation (Senator Guzzone) | 
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| SB0411 /CH0493 (HB0444/CH0492) | Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan – State Matching Contribution – Age of Account Holder | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 493 | 
                        
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| SB0501 /CH0640 (HB1030/CH0639) | Maryland Higher Education Commission - Procedures and Operations - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 640 | 
                        
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| SB0539 /CH0098 (HB0635/CH0099) | Anne Arundel County – Special Taxing Districts – Exemptions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98 | 
                        
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| SB0540 (HB0598) | Higher Education - Transfer Platform - Established (Transfer With Success Act 2.0) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/04 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) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 39 | 
                        
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| SB0567 /CH0643 (HB1282) | Property Tax - Agricultural Accessory Use Improvements - Study and Report | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 643 | 
                        
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| SB0609 | Anne Arundel County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Sands Road | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor | 
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| SB0709 /CH0731 (HB1367) | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Alternative Therapies Fund - Establishment (David Perez Military Heroes Act (End 22 a Day)) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 731 | 
                        
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| SB0740 /CH0340 (HB1412) | Public Health - Parkinson's Disease Registry Advisory Committee - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340 | 
                        
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| SB0791 (HB1031) | Natural Resources - Land Conservation - Establishment of Goals and Programs (Maryland the Beautiful Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 2:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) | 
                        
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| SB0830 /CH0574 (HB1228/CH0030) | Natural Resources – Oysters – Spat, Shells, and Substrate | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 574 | 
                        
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| SB0921 (HB1027) | Food Supplement Benefits - Students - Eligibility (SNAP for Students) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules | 
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| SB0949 | Scholarships and Police Officer Recruitment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | 
                        
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| SB0961 | Public Projects – Global Warming Potential of Materials (Buy Clean Maryland Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation | 
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| SB0009 /CH0514 | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 514 | 
                        
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| SB0051 /CH0254 | Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 | 
                        
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| SB0059 /CH0448 (HB0582) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Tolls - Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 448 | 
                        
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| SB0122 (HB1472) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | 
                        
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| SB0130 (HB0461) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Military and Public Safety Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | 
                        
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| SB0251 (HB0186/CH0291) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Centenarians | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0259 /CH0051 (HB0611) | Procurement - Prevailing Wage - Applicability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 51 | 
                        
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| SB0274 /CH0328 (HB0268/CH0327) | Property Tax - Exemptions for Business Personal Property - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 328 | 
                        
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| SB0295 /CH0668 (HB0044) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Service Transporters - Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 668 | 
                        
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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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| SB0335 (HB0259) | Commercial Law – Consumer Protection – Biometric Identifiers Privacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0344 (HB1453) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0347 | Anne Arundel County - Landlord and Tenant - Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0353 (HB1397/CH0405) | Health Insurance - Prescription Insulin Drugs - Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) | 
                        
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| SB0357 /CH0190 (HB0589) | Adult Protective Services - Workgroup to Study Best Practices for a Vulnerable Adult Registry in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 190 | 
                        
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| SB0358 | Public Financing Act – State Senate and House of Delegates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) | 
                        
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| SB0360 | Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0378 /CH0187 (HB0646) | Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland - Funding for Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 187 | 
                        
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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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| SB0422 (HB0750) | Education – Jobs That Require Driving – Requirements (Drivers Education for Good Jobs Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0446 /CH0152 (HB0581/CH0151) | Public Safety - Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities - Peer Support Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 152 | 
                        
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| SB0448 /CH0497 (HB0685/CH0496) | Education - Regional Resource Centers and Libraries - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 497 | 
                        
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| SB0458 /CH0392 (HB0909) | Maryland Teachers and State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans - Use of Minority Business Enterprises | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 392 | 
                        
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| SB0462 (HB0047) | Public Schools - Expanded American History - Development of Content Standards and Implementation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0487 /CH0156 (HB0389/CH0155) | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 156 | 
                        
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| SB0488 /CH0014 (HB0364/CH0012) | Sales and Use Tax - Medical Devices and Products - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 14 | 
                        
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| SB0492 (HB0649/CH0022) | Environment - Discharge Permits - Inspections and Administrative Continuations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation | 
                        
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| SB0510 /CH0579 (HB1399) | Anne Arundel County Board of Education – Member Compensation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 579 | 
                        
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| SB0514 /CH0052 (HB0778/CH0054) | Transportation - Investment Program - MARC Rail Service (Maryland Regional Rail Transformation Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 52 | 
                        
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| SB0522 (HB0788) | State and Local Parks – Child Safe Zone Program – Establishment (Equitable Access to Safe Parks Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0528 /CH0038 | Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 38 | 
                        
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| SB0536 /CH0323 | Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Digital Animation Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 | 
                        
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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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| SB0561 (HB0403) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Employee-Owned Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means | 
                        
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| SB0585 /CH0174 | Public Safety - Warrants and Absconding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 | 
                        
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| SB0597 /CH0259 (HB0641/CH0258) | Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 | 
                        
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| SB0598 /CH0005 (HB0002/CH0006) | Income Tax – Work Opportunity Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 5 | 
                        
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| SB0611 /CH0310 (HB0969/CH0309) | State Board of Dental Examiners - Training and Disciplinary Processes - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310 | 
                        
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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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| SB0626 /CH0395 (HB1464/CH0396) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 395 | 
                        
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| SB0630 /CH0482 (HB0706) | Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Office of Resilience | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482 | 
                        
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| SB0636 /CH0464 (HB1403) | Maryland Department of Health - Waiver Programs - Waitlist and Registry Reduction (End the Wait Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464 | 
                        
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| SB0658 (HB1103) | Transportation - Maryland Aviation Infrastructure Impacts Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0662 /CH0040 (HB0724) | Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 40 | 
                        
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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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| SB0682 (HB0746) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:30 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0706 (HB1301) | Nonpublic Educational Programs - Children With Disabilities - Costs of Teacher Salaries | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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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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| SB0755 (HB1425) | Infrastructure Grants - Federal Infrastructure Investment and Coordination Unit - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | 
                        
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| SB0776 (HB0454) | Correctional Services – Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0783 (HB0596) | Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) | 
                        
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| SB0799 (HB1102) | Community College Tuition and Residency Waivers - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0811 (HB1205/CH0243) | State Government - Information Technology and Cybersecurity-Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (115-15) | 
                        
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| SB0847 /CH0363 (HB1249/CH0362) | Libraries – Capital Projects – State Share Adjustments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 | 
                        
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| SB0885 /CH0391 (HB1479) | Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Equity Investment Fund - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 391 | 
                        
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| SB0409 /CH0355 (HB0742) | State Retirement and Pension System – COVID–19–Related Death Benefits – Sunset Extension | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355 | 
                        
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| SB0410 /CH0559 (HB0743/CH0558) | Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems - Reemployment | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 559 | 
                        
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| SB0502 (HB0744/CH0353) | State Retirement and Pension System - Administration - Clarifications and Corrections | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:40 p.m. | 
                        
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| SB0566 /CH0025 (HB0740/CH0024) | State Retirement and Pension System – Investment Climate Risk – Fiduciary Duties | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 25 | 
                        
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| SB0739 /CH0356 (HB1091) | State Retirement and Pension System - Investment Division - Compensation | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 356 | 
                        
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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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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding | 
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| Ancient City Lodge No. 175 | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Annapolis Maritime Museum - Flood Mitigation and Long-Range Planning for Historic Structure | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| Annapolis Middle School Athletic Facility | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Captain Avery Museum | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Dr. Mary Church Terrell Pavilion | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $125,000 | $65,000 | $60,000 | $125,000 | |||
| Hammond-Harwood House Preservation/Improvements | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $150,000 | |||
| Hillsmere Shores Marsh Creation | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $109,000 | $109,000 | $109,000 | ||||
| Kolb Store West River Market | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Langton Green Community Farm | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Rise and Shine Bakery | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| SPCA of Anne Arundel County | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse | Introduced in Senate | 
                         | 
                    Anne Arundel | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | |||
| Universal Lodge No. 14 | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
| Wellness House of Annapolis | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $100,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||||
| Wild Kid Acres | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
| YWCA Trafficking Safe House | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $1,000,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | 
                            - Tenure
 - First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019
 
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Budget and Taxation Committee
 
- 2019 Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
 
- 2020 Chair, Pensions Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee (2019, Member)
 
- 2021 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
 
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area
 
- 2019 Joint Committee on Ending Homlessness
 
- 2020 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions (Member, 2019)
 
- 2020 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review
 
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
 
- 2022 Veterans Caucus Executive Board (Member 2019)
 
 
- Past Senate Service
 - Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, 2019; Workgroup to Study Shelter and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Minors, 2019-2020; Co-Chair, State Park Investment Commission, 2021.
 
- Public Service
 - Chesapeake Bay Commission, 2019-; Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program Board, 2020-; Oyster Advisory Commission, 2020-; State Commission on the Capital City, 2019; District 30 Democratic Club, President, 2015-2017; Ward One Residents Association, Annapolis, Vice President, 2014-; Towson University Alumni Asociation Board of Directors, 2013-2015.
 
- Memberships
 - Bay Paddle; Ward One Residents Association; District 30 Democratic Club; Towson Univeristy Alumni Association; Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women.
 
- Awards
 - Open Space Champion Award, Maryland Association of County Park and Recreation Administrators (MACPRA), 2022; Deans' Recognition Award, College of Liberal Arts, Towson University, 2019; Joseph R. Biden Student Ally Award, National Campus Leadership Council, 2019; Fannie Lou Hamer Award, Martin Luther King, Jr., Committee, 2017; Distinguished Alumnus Award, Towson University Honors Committee, 2014; Top 20 In Their Twenties, The Daily Record, 2014.
 
- Biographical Information
 - Born in New Jersey, September 9, 1988; Haddon Heights High School, 2006; Towson University, BA, Political Science, magna cum laude, 2010; University System of Maryland, Board of Regents, Student Regent, 2009-2010; Johns Hopkins University, MS, Public Policy, 2012; Reserach Assistant, Johns Hopkins Institutions, Office of Government and Community Affairs, 2010-2012; Government Affairs Director, National Aquarium, 2012-2016; Senior Director of University Projects, Margrave Strategies, 2016-2017; Project Leader, Marine Conservation District, 2017-2018; Publications: The Young Guardians: Students as Stewards of the Past, Present, and Future of American Higher Education, A Field Guide for Student Board Members, March 2011; Adjunct Professor, Towson University Honors College, 2019-present.
 
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