Tenure

Member of the Maryland Senate since September 17, 2013. Member of the Maryland House of Delegates, 2003-2013.

Current Assignments

2023 Chair, Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment

2023 Rules Committee

2019 Executive Nominations Committee

2019 Legislative Policy Committee

2018 Women Legislators of Maryland, Associate Member

2014 Maryland Veterans' Caucus (House Member 2005-2013)

2024 Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus

Past Senate Service

Vice Chair, Finance Committee (Member, 2013), 2019-2023; Chair, Energy and Publilc Utilities Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2019-2023; Health and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2019-2023; Chair, Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2016-2019; Senate Chair, Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission, 2017-2023; Senate Chair, Joint Electric Service Program (EUSP) Workgroup, 2020-2023; Senate Chair, Task Force on Family and Medical Leave, 2016-2018; Marijuana Legalization Work Group, 2019; Property and Casualty Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2015-2017; Chair, Transportation Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2014-2016; Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology, 2014-2018, 2015-2018; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Federal Relations (Chair, 2015-2018), 2014-2018; Worker's Compensation Benefit and Insurance Oversight Committee, 2015-2023; Joint Information Technology and Biotechnology Committee, 2014.

Past House Service 2003-2013

Parliamentarian, 2011-2013; Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2013; Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2013; Chair, Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2013; House Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, 2011-2013; Chair, Montgomery County House Delegation, 2007-2013; Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR), 2007-2013; House Chair, Joint Information Technology and Biotechnology Committee, 2009-2013; Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2005-2011; Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2010; Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2010; House Chair, Joint Technology Oversight Committee, 2007-2009; Corporations Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2006.

Public Service

Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances, 2024-; Commission on Climate Change, 2023-; Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2023-; Vice Chair, Task Force on Energy Supply, National Conference of State Legislatures (Member - 2019), 2023-; State Transparency and Accountability Reform (STAR) Commission, 2019-2021; Executive Committe, Task Force on State Local Taxation, National Council of State Legislatures, 2019-; Member, Health Committee, Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference, 2019-; Member, Energy and Environment Committee, Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference, 2019-; Southern States Energy Board, 2019-; Task Force to Study Maternal Mental Health, 2015-2016; Maryland Economic Development Commission, 2015-; Transit Task Force, Montgomery County, 2015; Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures (Vice Chair, 2016-2019), 2007-2023; Board of Directors, Montgomery Hospice, 2014-2019; Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 2014-; Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Advisory Committee, 2013-2014; Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council, 2013-2017; County Affairs Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2011-2013; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2008; Financial Services Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007; Transportation Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2003-2007; Task Force on Assistance to Disabled Veterans Establishing Small Businesses, 2005; Medical Malpractice Insurance Workgroup, 2004.

Memberships

Honorary Member, Delta Omega Gamma Zeta Chapter of the University of Maryland School of Public Health, 2020-; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-; Board of Directors, The Dwelling Place, 2004-; Board of Directors, Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 2003-2013; President, District 15 Democratic Club, 2000-2002; American Association of Attorney-CPAs; U.S. Supreme Court Bar; Maryland State Bar; Pennsylvania Bar; District of Columbia Bar; Montgomery County Bar Association.

Awards

WeAchieve Legislative Partner Award, 2024; Randy Schools Big Train Outstanding Service Award, 2023; Maryland Rural Health Legislator of the Year Award, 2022; Coalition for Community Solar Access Community Solar Champion Award, 2022; Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Special Recognition for Leadership, 2022; Legislator of the Year Award, Steamfitters Local 602, 2022; Warrior Canine Connection for Disabled Veterans "Wag of the Tail" Award, 2021; Steamfitters Local 602 Legislator of the Year Award, 2021; Maryland Retailers Association Legislative All Star Award, 2020; Climate Champion Award, Maryland League of Conservation Voters, 2019; Special Regional Impact Award, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 2018; Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year, 2018; Legislative Champion, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2018; Maryland Public Health Association, Michaeline R. Fedder Legislator of the Year Award, 2017; The Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi) Legislative Award, 2017; Climate Champion Award, The Chesapeake Climate Action Network, 2016; Leadership Award, Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, 2016; Max Teichmann Award, Maryland Association of CPAs, 2016; Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award, The Arc Maryland, 2015-2016; Maryland Association of Community Services Legislative Champion Award, 2015; Senate Legislative Leadership Award, Maryland Clean Energy Center, 2014; Advocate of the Year, Technology Council of Maryland, 2009; Legislator of the Year, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2008; Champion of Small Business Award, National Coalition for Capital, 2008; Leadership Award, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, 2007; Alumni Service Award, The Johns Hopkins University, 2007; Outstanding Leadership Award, Apartment and Office Building Association of Metro Washington, 2007; Charles L. Binstead Industry Achievement Award, Washington, Maryland, Delaware Service Station Dealers and Automotive Repair Association, 2006; Legislator of the Year, Biotechnology Industry Organization, 2005; Public Service Award, League of Korean Americans of Maryland, 2005; Legislator of the Year Award, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes, 2004; Chair Award, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, 2004; Outstanding Attorney Award, U.S. Department of Justice, 1997, 1993, 1991.

Biographical Information

Born, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1961; Taylor Allderdice High School; Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Accounting, 1983; University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1986; The Johns Hopkins University, M.A., Government, 2000; Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Price Waterhouse, 1986-88; Trial Attorney, Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1988-2001; Adjunct Professor, The Johns Hopkins University, 2006-; Of Counsel, Kozusko, Harris, Vetter, Wareh LLP, Washington D.C., 2011-Present; Senior Counsel, Kundra & Associates, PC, 2012-2019; Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland 2019-; Married; two children.