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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SB0004 /CH0208 (HB0024/CH0209) | Cybersecurity Scholarship Program - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 208 |
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SB0040 (HB0068) | Interagency Commission on School Construction – Systemic Renovation Projects – Eligibility | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:40 p.m. |
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SB0086 /CH0590 (HB1395) | Department of Natural Resources – Lease Agreements – Trail Access Provision | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 590 |
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SB0113 (HB1068) | Environmental Health Specialists and On–Site Sewage Disposal Systems – Transfer of Responsibilities and Standards, Regulations, Applications, and Plans | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0121 /CH0480 (HB0147) | Maryland Farms and Families Fund, Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program, and Maryland Farm-to-School Meal Grant Pilot Program - Alterations and Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 480 |
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SB0162 (HB1410) | Public Schools – Cyber Safety Guide and Training Course – Development, Implementation, and Reporting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0476 /CH0477 (HB0550/CH0478) | Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits - Sunset Extension | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 477 |
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SB0477 /CH0481 (HB0366) | Office of the Comptroller - Legal Division and Private Letter Ruling Procedures | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 481 |
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SB0478 (HB0541) | Career and Technical Education Committee - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0479 (HB0318/CH0419) | Environment - On-Site Wastewater Services - Regulation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0480 /CH0207 (HB0089/CH0206) | State Department of Education - Child Care Stabilization Grants | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 207 |
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SB0630 /CH0482 (HB0706) | Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Office of Resilience | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482 |
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SB0631 | Consumer Protection – Consumer Electronic Equipment – Right to Repair | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0632 /CH0483 (HB0709) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Small Business and Nonprofit Health Insurance Subsidies Program - Workgroup | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 483 |
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SB0753 (HB1334) | Education and Labor and Employment - Cyber Warrior Diversity Program and Workforce Development for Cybersecurity | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (128-3) |
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SB0754 /CH0241 (HB1202) | Local Government Cybersecurity - Coordination and Operations (Local Cybersecurity Support Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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SB0755 (HB1425) | Infrastructure Grants - Federal Infrastructure Investment and Coordination Unit - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0756 | University System of Maryland - County School Technology Pilot Program - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0780 | Cybersecurity Governance Act of 2022 | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0781 (HB1018/CH0350) | Public Safety and Behavioral Health Improvement Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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SB0782 (HB1424) | Workgroup on the Post-COVID-19 Crisis Economic Transition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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SB0810 (HB1339) | Cybersecurity - Critical Infrastructure and Public Service Companies (Critical Infrastructure Security Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0811 (HB1205/CH0243) | State Government - Information Technology and Cybersecurity-Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (115-15) |
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SB0812 /CH0242 (HB1346) | State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 |
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SB0813 | Income Tax – Calculation of Taxable Income – Investments in Sustainable Materials Management Projects | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0814 /CH0245 (HB1312/CH0244) | Public Safety - Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 245 |
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SB0005 /CH0067 (HB0479/CH0068) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67 |
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SB0109 /CH0070 (HB0497/CH0071) | Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption - Active Duty Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 |
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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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SB0163 | Election Law - Ballots - Processing and Reporting Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0228 /CH0037 (HB0443) | Maryland Corps Program – Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 37 |
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SB0229 (HB0184) | Environment – On–Farm Composting Facilities – Permit Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0230 (HB0112) | Health Occupations - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Temporary Licensure, Certification, Registration, and Permitting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:30 p.m. |
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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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SB0289 /CH0450 (HB0027/CH0449) | Historic Revitalization and Enterprise Zone Tax Credits - Alterations and Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450 |
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SB0299 /CH0078 (HB0136) | Education - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh's Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78 |
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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 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 491 |
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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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SB0325 /CH0163 (HB0769/CH0164) | Student Data Privacy - Protections, Digital Tools, and Student Data Privacy Council | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 163 |
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SB0348 /CH0238 (HB0653/CH0237) | Conservation Finance Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 238 |
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SB0437 /CH0173 (HB0540/CH0172) | Agriculture - University of Maryland Extension - Urban Farmer Assistance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173 |
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SB0460 (HB0517) | Health - Insurance Coverage Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/07 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0474 /CH0063 (HB0838/CH0062) | Economic Development - Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and Senator George C. Edwards Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 63 |
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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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SB0540 (HB0598) | Higher Education - Transfer Platform - Established (Transfer With Success Act 2.0) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 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) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 39 |
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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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SB0567 /CH0643 (HB1282) | Property Tax - Agricultural Accessory Use Improvements - Study and Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 643 |
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SB0577 (HB0226) | Public Schools – Self–Contained Special Education Classroom – Use of Video Recording Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0578 (HB0892) | State Prescription Drug Benefits – Retirees | 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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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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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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SB0693 (HB0841) | Income Tax - Expensing of Business Property - Recoupling With Federal Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0705 /CH0562 (HB1255/CH0031) | Education – Physical Restraint and Seclusion – Limitations, Reporting, and Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 562 |
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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)) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 731 |
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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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SB0802 /CH0713 | Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports - Membership and Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 713 |
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SB0901 /CH0268 | Property Tax - Elderly Individuals and Veterans Tax Credit - Amount and Duration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 268 |
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SB0920 /CH0526 (HB0995/CH0525) | Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations and Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 526 |
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SB0945 (HB0869/CH0465) | Wetlands and Waterways Program Division - Permitting for Ecological Restoration Projects - Required Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0951 /CH0557 (HB0515/CH0556) | Education – Student Athletes – Uniform Modifications for Modesty (Inclusive Athletic Attire Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 557 |
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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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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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SB0207 /CH0231 | Insurance Carriers and Managed Care Organizations - Cybersecurity Standards | By Request - Departmental | 5 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 231 |
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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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Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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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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American Legion Post 223 Building Repair | Introduced | Carroll | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |

- 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
- Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, 2022-; Maryland Food System Resiliency Council, 2021-; 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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