Legislation
Senator Melony Griffith
- District
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- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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220 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3127 | 301-858-3127
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3127
Fax 410-841-3733 | 301-858-3733
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220 James Senate Office Building
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220 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3127 | 301-858-3127
Fax 410-841-3733 | 301-858-3733
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220 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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melony.griffith@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| SB0852 /CH0312 (HB1386) | Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Veterans and Military Service Members and Spouses - Occupational Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 312 |
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| SB0879 /CH0313 | Primary and Secondary Education - Black History Month - Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 313 |
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| SB0946 /CH0767 (HB1120) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retiree Benefits - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 767 |
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| SB0121 (HB0443) | Inmates - Life Imprisonment - Parole Reform | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0134 /CH0447 (HB0228/CH0446) | State Board of Nursing – Criminal History Records Checks – Revised Statement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 447 |
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| SB0139 /CH0031 (HB0420/CH0030) | Criminal Law - Threat of Mass Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 31 |
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| SB0151 (HB0211) | Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0181 /CH0596 (HB0248/CH0595) | Education - Child Care Subsidies - Mandatory Funding Level | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 596 |
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| SB0182 (HB0714) | Community Colleges - Supplemental Services and Supports for Students With Disabilities Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0191 (HB1184) | Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication Is Reversed | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0192 (HB0099/CH0435) | Estates and Trusts - Elective Share of Surviving Spouse | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| SB0193 (HB0098) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Retiree Participation in the State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:45 p.m. |
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| SB0218 /CH0636 (HB0338/CH0635) | Human Services - Food Supplements (Summer SNAP for Children Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 636 |
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| SB0221 (HB1223) | Workgroup on Establishing an Independent School Board for the Juvenile Services Education System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/21 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| SB0234 /CH0602 (HB0272/CH0601) | Natural Resources - State and Local Forest Conservation Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 602 |
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| SB0265 /CH0303 (HB0380) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief - Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 303 |
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| SB0285 /CH0580 (HB0109/CH0579) | Environment – Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products – Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 580 |
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| SB0326 (HB1015) | State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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| SB0328 /CH0753 (HB0038) | Labor and Employment - Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 753 |
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| SB0339 /CH0302 (HB0397/CH0301) | Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System (Carl Henn's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 |
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| SB0360 | Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0391 /CH0002 (HB0336/CH0001) | Civilian Federal Employees – Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Federal Government Shutdown Employee Assistance Loan Fund (Federal Shutdown Paycheck Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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| SB0397 (HB1062) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0400 (HB0461/CH0515) | Maryland Higher Education Commission - Private Nonprofit Institutions of Higher Education - Regulation (Private Nonprofit Institution of Higher Education Protection Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| SB0413 (HB1199) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0441 (HB0468) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0448 /CH0754 (HB0298/CH0017) | Oysters - Tributary-Scale Sanctuaries - Protection and Restoration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 754 |
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| SB0473 | Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0512 /CH0522 (HB1318) | Government Shutdowns - Employees - Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 522 |
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| SB0516 /CH0757 (HB1158) | Clean Energy Jobs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 757 |
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| SB0521 /CH0035 | Veteran Suicide Prevention - Comprehensive Action Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35 |
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| SB0522 /CH0411 (HB0571/CH0410) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 |
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| SB0537 (HB0262) | Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| SB0556 (HB0057) | State Government - Legislative and Executive Branches - Workplace Bullying | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0564 (HB1203) | Cosmetologist - Licensing Examination - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0569 /CH0509 (HB1268/CH0508) | Public Safety - Rape Kit Testing Grant Fund - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509 |
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| SB0654 /CH0333 (HB1339/CH0332) | Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 333 |
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| SB0678 /CH0407 | State Government - Notarial Acts and Notaries Public | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407 |
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| SB0719 /CH0345 (HB0533/CH0346) | University System of Maryland - Board of Regents - Transparency and Oversight | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 345 |
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| SB0754 (HB1266/CH0732) | National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Appropriations and Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0777 /CH0520 | Property Tax - Exemption for Dwelling House Owned by Disabled Active Duty Service Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 520 |
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| SB0802 /CH0424 (HB0814/CH0423) | Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 424 |
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| SB0853 /CH0490 (HB0433/CH0489) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490 |
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| SB0868 /CH0417 (HB0697/CH0418) | Health Insurance – Consumer Protections and Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 |
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| SB0870 /CH0432 (HB0810) | Income Tax - Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432 |
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| SB0878 (HB1070) | Video Lottery Terminals - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account - Allocation of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0882 (HB0740) | Criminal Law – Firearms – Computer–Aided Fabrication and Serial Number (3–D Printed Firearms and Ghost Guns) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0983 /CH0316 (HB0284/CH0315) | Procurement - Small Businesses and Minority Businesses - Qualification and Certification (Small and Minority Business Certification Streamlining Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 316 |
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| SB0993 (HB0783) | Task Force to Study Behavioral and Mental Health in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB1046 | Office of Personnel Services and Benefits - Study of Diversity of Employees in State Agencies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0164 /CH0386 (HB0155/CH0385) | Maryland Department of Health - Capital and Grant Programs - State Grants | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386 |
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| SB0119 /CH0484 (HB0062/CH0483) | Employees’ and Teachers’ Pension Systems – Benefits | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 484 |
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| SB0120 /CH0204 (HB0064) | State Retirement and Pension System - Designation of Beneficiary | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 204 |
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| SB0153 (HB0265/CH0205) | Alternate Contributory Pension Selection - Return to Employment | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| SB0179 (HB0267/CH0207) | Optional Retirement Program - Regulations | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| SB0186 /CH0206 (HB0266) | State Retirement and Pension System - Designated Beneficiary Change - Rescission | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 206 |
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| SB0306 (HB0063/CH0203) | State Retirement and Pension System - Maryland Pension Administration System - Member Contributions | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| SB0486 /CH0210 (HB0863) | State Retirement and Pension System - Workers' Compensation Offset | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 210 |
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| SB0827 (HB0862/CH0209) | State Police Retirement System – Employment of Retirees – Clarifications | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| SB0828 /CH0208 (HB0860) | Employees', Teachers', and Correctional Officers' Systems - Active Members - Death Benefits | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 208 |
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| SB0829 (HB0861/CH0347) | State Retirement and Pension System - Service Credit for Unused Sick Leave | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | House Initiative | Senate Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| Bishop McNamara High School | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
| Morningside Volunteer Fire Department and Job Training Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $325,000 | $125,000 | $200,000 | $325,000 | |||
| St. Paul Towne Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $300,000 | $0 | |||||
| Temple Hills Swim Club Pool Renovation | Introduced | Prince George's | $45,000 | $0 | |||||
| White Rose Foundation Service Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019 Member of the Maryland House of Delegates 1999 to 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2019 Chair, Pensions Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2019 Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2019 Executive Nominations Committee
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions
- 2019 Spending Affordability Committee
- 2019 Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics
- 2019 Marijuana Legalization Work Group
- 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2019 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Biographical Information
- Born, Abilene, Texas, June 5, 1963; Charles M. Russell High School, Great Falls, Montana; Eastern Montana College, B.S. Psychology, Criminology, and Rehabilitation, 1985; Howard University, M.S.W. , 1987; Project Coordinator, National Basketball Players Association Health Education Project, The Johns Hopkins University, 1992-1993; Senior Program Officer, Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC, 1998-2004; Director, Center for Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives, Prince George's County Health Department, 2004-2006, 2008; Vice President for Governmental and External Affairs, Greater Baden Medical Services, 2009; Clinical Social Worker, Public Health Specialist and Workshop Facilitator; Two children.
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