Legislation
Senator Katie Fry Hester

- District
- 9
- County
- Carroll and Howard
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- Annapolis Info
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304 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3671 | 301-858-3671
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3671
Fax 410-841-3395 | 301-858-3395
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304 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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304 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3671 | 301-858-3671
Fax 410-841-3395 | 301-858-3395
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304 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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katiefry.hester@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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SB0005 | Public Safety - Maryland Cyber Reserve - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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SB0145 /CH0037 (HB0037/CH0036) | Election Law – Absentee Voting – References in Public Communications and Prepaid Postage for Return of Ballots | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 37 |
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SB0172 (HB0078/CH0044) | Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0173 (HB0028/CH0610) | Vehicle Laws – Driver’s Licenses Confiscated for Real ID Compliance – Issuance and Display of Recall Notice | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0286 (HB0171/CH0093) | Crimes Against Animals - Interference With Livestock | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0470 /CH0558 (HB0431) | Motor Vehicle and Homeowner's Insurance - Use of Claim History in Rating Policies | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 558 |
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SB0471 (HB0030) | Condominiums - Disclosures to Unit Owners and Prohibited Provisions in Instruments by Developers (Sunset Island Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0575 (HB0718) | State Department of Education - Early Literacy and Dyslexia Practices - Guidance and Assistance | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0720 (HB0817/CH0333) | Regulations Affecting Small Businesses - Certification of Comparable Local Regulation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0721 | Emergency Management - Chief Resilience Officer - Appointment and Duties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0722 | Clean Energy Loan Program - Environmental Remediation and Resiliency Projects | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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SB0723 (HB1124) | Consumer Protection - Right to Repair | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0724 (HB1580) | State Personnel - Information Technology and Cybersecurity Qualifications - Established (Maryland State IT Hiring Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0892 (HB1153) | Public Schools – Mathematics Credit – Computer Science or Computer Programming Course | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0893 | Public Health – Cyber Safety Handbook – Handbook Development and Publication | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0894 (HB1195) | County Boards of Education - Computer Science Courses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0895 (HB1581) | Maryland Technology Internship Program – Units of State Government | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0896 (HB1443) | Commission on Student Behavioral Health and Mental Health Treatment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0897 (HB1168) | Maryland Department of Health - Residential Service Agencies - Training Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0977 (HB0930) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Funding for Small Business Insurance Subsidies and Outreach | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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SB0978 (HB0862/CH0633) | Historic Revitalization Tax Credit - Transferability, Funding, and Extension (Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2020) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/18 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0979 | Income Tax Credit - Value-Added Processing Expenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0980 | Industrial Partnerships - Sustainable Materials Management Program - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0983 | Education - Maryland Data Analysis and Accountability Program - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0984 | Department of General Services - State Innovation Program and Fund - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0985 (HB1488) | Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program and Certified Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Fund - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0986 (HB1487) | Public Schools – Agricultural Education and Grant Programs | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB1019 (HB1292) | Public Schools - Special Education Classrooms - Use of Video Recording Devices | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB1020 | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer - Volunteer Auxiliary and Volunteer Reserve Police Officers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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SB1035 | Hemp Farming Program - Expansion - Processing Hemp | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1036 (HB1618) | Maryland Emergency Management Agency - Cybersecurity Coordination and Operations Office - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations |
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SB1044 (HB1592) | State Government - Prevention of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity and the Commission on Genocide Prevention | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB1049 | Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Management Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB1070 | Economic and Community Development - Tax Credit for Catalytic Projects | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0010 (HB0103) | General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0025 (HB0236/CH0123) | Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Active Military, Former Prisoners of War, Recipients of the Purple Heart Award, and Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0028 (HB0013) | Solid Waste Management - Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0101 /CH0162 (HB0311/CH0161) | Courts - Court Dog and Child Witness Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 162 |
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SB0184 (HB0310) | University of Maryland, Baltimore - Study on the Health Effects of Air Traffic Noise | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0206 /CH0127 (HB0242/CH0126) | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Vacate Judgment - Human Trafficking (True Freedom Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 127 |
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SB0207 /CH0109 (HB0206/CH0108) | Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 109 |
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SB0225 /CH0234 (HB0523/CH0233) | State Personnel - Employee Accommodations - Pregnancy and Childbirth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 234 |
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SB0230 (HB0590) | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0307 /CH0201 (HB0415/CH0200) | Higher Education - Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 201 |
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SB0325 (HB0605) | Constitutional Amendment - Gaming - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0334 /CH0212 (HB0455/CH0211) | Health Insurance – Mental Health Benefits and Substance Use Disorder Benefits – Reports on Nonquantitative Treatment Limitations and Data | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 212 |
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SB0341 /CH0024 (HB0012/CH0023) | Department of Veterans Affairs - Homes for Veterans - Veterans of Uniformed Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 24 |
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SB0351 | Agriculture - Farmers Markets - Advertising, Labeling, and Enforcement (Farmers Market Integrity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0363 /CH0203 (HB0421/CH0202) | State Government - Open Meetings - Requirements and Application of Open Meetings Act (Maryland State Agency Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 203 |
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SB0367 (HB0277/CH0148) | State Department of Education - Guidelines on Trauma-Informed Approach | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0369 (HB0804) | Workgroup to Study Maryland's Emerging Digital Economy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0372 (HB0568) | Election Law - Correctional Facilities - Voter Registration and Voting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0398 (HB0514) | Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0400 (HB0417) | State Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0401 (HB1147) | Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Single-Occupancy Public Restrooms - Availability (The Accessible to All Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0403 (HB1123) | Labor and Employment – Maryland Wage and Hour Law – Agricultural Stands, Retail Farms, and Farmers’ Markets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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SB0404 (HB0908) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Verification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0417 /CH0630 (HB0257/CH0629) | Property Tax - Credit for Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 630 |
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SB0442 /CH0553 (HB0313) | Minority Business Enterprise Program – Public–Private Partnerships, Offshore Wind Projects, and Video Lottery Terminals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 553 |
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SB0457 /CH0236 (HB0539/CH0235) | Local Governments - Resilience Authorities - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 236 |
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SB0458 /CH0227 (HB0506/CH0228) | Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Military Personnel, Spouses, and Dependents - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 227 |
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SB0460 (HB0614) | State Government – Environmental and Natural Resources Ombudsman – Establishment (Environmental Accountability and Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0493 (HB0492) | Small Business Development Center Network Fund - Minimum Appropriation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0505 | Crimes Against Animals – Interference With Equines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0523 /CH0641 | Income Tax – Pass–Through Entities and Corporations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 641 |
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SB0524 (HB1000) | Building Lifelong Library Learners Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0530 /CH0117 (HB0231/CH0116) | Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 117 |
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SB0531 /CH0474 (HB1444/CH0473) | Discrimination – Definition of Race – Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 474 |
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SB0554 (HB0488) | Crimes - Mitigation - Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0560 (HB0438) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0562 | Public Schools - Flexible Instructional Days - Policy Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0564 /CH0565 (HB0754) | Education - High School Graduation Requirements - Students in Foster Care or Homeless Youth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 565 |
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SB0565 (HB0736) | Police Officers – Mental Health – Employee Assistance Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0591 (HB0323) | Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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SB0592 (HB1370) | State-Funded Construction and Major Renovation Projects - Solar Panels - Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0597 /CH0305 (HB0687/CH0304) | Agriculture - Cost-Sharing Program - Fixed Natural Filter Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 305 |
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SB0630 /CH0485 (HB1539/CH0484) | Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 485 |
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SB0632 /CH0366 (HB0915/CH0365) | Health Facilities - Hospitals - Disclosure of Outpatient Facility Fees (Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 366 |
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SB0644 | Income Tax Checkoff - The Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0703 (HB1402) | Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Tenure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0779 | Commission on Minority- and Women-Owned Small Business Participation in State Procurement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0795 | Youth Apprenticeship 2.0 Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0872 /CH0621 (HB0959/CH0620) | Health Insurance - Consumer Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 621 |
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SB0926 (HB1425) | Climate Solutions Act of 2020 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0955 (HB1465) | Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0959 (HB1171) | Public Health – Demonstration Program and Developmental Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SJ0003 (HJ0003) | Natural Resources – Fishing – Wild–Caught Blue Catfish | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0280 /CH0177 (HB0349/CH0176) | Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 177 |
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SB0282 /CH0181 (HB0362/CH0180) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 181 |
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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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Living Farm Heritage Museum | Withdrawn |
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Howard | $200,000 | $0 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2020 Alcohol Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2020 Health Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology
- 2019 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
- 2020 Senate Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Protocol
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past Senate Service
- Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2019-2020; Workgroup to Study Shelter and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homelss Minors, 2019-2020.
- Public Service
- Adaptive Reuse of Historic Properties Study, 2019-2020; Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health in Maryland, 2019-; Maryland Tourism Development Board, 2019-; Phosphorus Management Tool Transiion Advisory Committee, 2019-; Rural Maryland Council, 2019-.
- Memberships
- Glen Mar United Methodist Church; Ellicott City and Western Howard County Democratic Club; Maryland First Responders; Wisp Ski Patrol; Mobilize HoCo Schools.
- Biographical Information
- Cornell University, B.S. Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 1997; Arthur D. Little, Senior Analyst, 1998-2001; SustainAbility, Manager, Engaging Stakeholders, 2004-2007; SustainAbility, Manager Research and Advocacy, 2001-2009; The Partnering Initiative, Director, Americas Region. 2009-present; Married; two children.
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