Legislation
Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist
- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
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410 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3434 | 301-858-3434
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410 House Office Building
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410 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3555 | 301-858-3555
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410 House Office Building
- Contact
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Jeff.Ghrist@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0515 /CH0246 | Agriculture – Palmer Amaranth – Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 246 |
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| HB1310 /CH0247 (SB1101) | Health Insurance - Provider Panels - Credentialing Practices | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 247 |
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| HB0001 /CH0004 (SB0002/CH0003) | Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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| HB0169 (SB0435) | Creation of a State Debt - Kent County - Camp Fairlee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0225 /CH0807 (SB0173/CH0808) | Kent County - Orphans' Court Judges - Compensation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 807 |
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| HB0243 /CH0177 (SB0968/CH0178) | Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service - Study and Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177 |
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| HB0272 | Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0300 /CH0240 (SB0172/CH0239) | Kent County – Alcoholic Beverages – Licenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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| HB0301 /CH0362 (SB0270/CH0363) | Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2018) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 362 |
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| HB0313 | Education - Commemoration - Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0499 | Health - Standards for Involuntary Admissions and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation - Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0572 /CH0603 (SB0153/CH0604) | Income Tax – Oyster Shell Recycling Credit – Maximum Allowable Amount and Sunset Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603 |
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| HB0589 (SB0191) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0600 (SB0131) | Child Abuse and Neglect - Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0646 /CH0494 (SB1069/CH0495) | Motor Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight - Agricultural Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494 |
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| HB0677 /CH0039 (SB0477/CH0040) | Public Information Act - Required Denials - Physical Addresses, E-Mail Addresses, and Telephone Numbers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 39 |
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| HB0732 (SB0675/CH0236) | Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 (SB0533) | Criminal Law – Homicide – Unborn Child (Laura and Reid’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0807 /CH0330 (SB0516/CH0331) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
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| HB0814 /CH0207 (SB0403/CH0208) | Workers' Compensation - Students in Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 207 |
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| HB0870 (SB1065) | Public Schools - Agricultural Education Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0925 (SB1055) | Creation of a State Debt - Kent County - Kent School | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0957 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB1022 | Congressional Districts - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1110 /CH0244 | Public Schools – Health and Safety Best Practices – Digital Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244 |
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| HB1137 /CH0518 | Natural Resources - Fisheries - Commercial Oyster Divers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 518 |
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| HB1141 /CH0241 | Building Performance Standards - Agricultural Buildings Used for Agritourism - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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| HB1172 /CH0520 (SB0558) | Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 520 |
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| HB1174 | Natural Resources - Oysters - Tolerance for Seafood Dealers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1181 /CH0156 | State Personnel - Disabled Veterans - Interviews for Noncompetitive Appointment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 156 |
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| HB1189 (SB0497) | Public Safety – Handgun Permits – Protective Order and Peace Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1199 | Northern Bay Crossing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1229 /CH0066 | Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation – Use of Land – Signs and Outdoor Advertising Displays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 66 |
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| HB1232 | Purse Dedication Account - Maryland Horse Industry Fund - Retired Racehorses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1277 | Income Tax - Elimination of the Marriage Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1284 | Tidal Fish Licenses - Authorization to Catch Crabs - Application Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1290 (SB1074) | Health Insurance and Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Reimbursement for and Provision of Pharmacy Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1298 (SB1178) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Maryland Sportsmanship Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1300 (SB0664) | Education - Foreign Language Requirement - Computer Programming Language Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1308 | State and Local Correctional Facilities - Undocumented Immigrants - Transfer to United States Department of Homeland Security (Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2018) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1337 | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Active, Reserve, or Retired Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1338 (SB0817) | Natural Resources - Hunting - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1345 | Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1371 | Recordation Tax - Collection by State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1376 (SB1077) | Pharmacy Benefits - Processing and Adjudication of Claims - Restrictions on Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1389 (SB1173) | Home Sprinkler and Fire Safety Assistance Fund - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1405 (SB0605) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Phased Restoration of County Share | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1413 | Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Courses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1476 | Education - Supplemental Prekindergarten Grant - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1478 (SB0495) | Drug or Controlled Dangerous Substance Testing - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1483 /CH0287 | Duties of a Guardian of the Person - Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287 |
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| HB1531 (SB0921) | Task Force on the Premature Discharge of Patients With Substance Use Disorders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1532 /CH0404 (SB0991/CH0405) | Higher Education - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Farmers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 404 |
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| HB1534 (SB1153) | Handgun Permits - Criminal History Check - Fingerprint Submission Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1547 | Natural Resources - Crabbing Authorizations - Reciprocity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1551 | Public Safety - Assault Weapons - Replacements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1563 | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB1569 (SB0901) | Local Infrastructure Fast Track for Maryland Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1570 | Criminal Law - Assault on an Elder Adult - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB1579 (SB0922) | Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Facilities - ASAM Criteria Assessments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1595 | Education - Per Pupil Adequacy Target Grant - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB1631 | Commercial Solar Facilities - Vicinity Tariff | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1659 (SB0789) | Public Safety - Rifles and Shotguns - Purchases | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1661 | Task Force to Study Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Testing Time | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0100 (SB0199) | Criminal Law - Violent Offenders - Penalties (Accountability for Violent Criminals Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0101 (SB0197) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0102 (SB0198) | Criminal Gang Offenses – Penalties, Procedure, and Elements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0346 (SB0297) | Criminal Law - Crime of Violence - Human Trafficking | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0347 (SB0294) | Government Accountability Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0348 (SB0293) | Commonsense Spending Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0349 (SB0296) | Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Felonies (Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0350 (SB0300) | Achieving Computer Science Collaborations for Employing Students Statewide (ACCESS) Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0351 (SB0301) | Protect Our Students Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0352 (SB0295) | Transparency Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0353 (SB0298) | Courts - Evidence of Sexually Assaultive Behavior - Admissibility (Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0354 (SB0299/CH0579) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers (Hometown Heroes Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0355 (SB0302) | Accountability in Education Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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| HB0356 (SB0307) | General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB0357 (SB0311) | Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's License Fees - Alteration | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0361 (SB0314) | Bay Restoration Fund - Fee Exemption, Disbursements, and Financial Assistance (Septic Stewardship Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0362 (SB0312) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0363 (SB0305) | More Jobs for Marylanders Act 2.0 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0364 (SB0310) | CyberMaryland Act of 2018 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0431 /CH0379 (SB0308/CH0380) | Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Employment Program (Fostering Employment Act of 2018) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Health and Social Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight
- 2015 Chair, Caroline County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- 21st Century School Facilities Commission, 2016-2017; Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2015-; North County Water and Sewer Authority, 2011-2014; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 1st Vice Chair-2013, 2006-2004; Caroline County Social Services Advisory Board, 2006-2014; Board of Health, Caroline County, 2006-2014; Chair, Roads Board, Caroline County (2012-2014), 2006-2010; Character Counts, Coach; Little League, Coach.
- Memberships
- County Engineers Association of Maryland, 2007-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, March 14, 1975; North Caroline High School, Ridgely, Maryland; Chesapeake College; Salisbury State University, B.A. Economics, 1997; Real Estate Agent; Former Assistant Store Manager, The Home Depot; County Commissioners of Caroline County (2006-2014), President (2010-2012 and 2014), Vice President (2014-2014); Married; two children.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:29 PM