Legislation
Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr.

- District
- 23B
- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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364 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3310 | 301-858-3310
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3310
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364 House Office Building
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364 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3310 | 301-858-3310
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364 House Office Building
- Contact
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marvin.holmes@house.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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HB0027 | Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Cigarette Devices - Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0068 (SB0379) | Real Property - Maryland Condominium Act - Powers of Council of Unit Owners | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0069 (SB0380) | Real Property - Maryland Condominium Act - Implied Warranties From Developers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0070 | Public Safety - Rental Unit - Carbon Monoxide Alarms | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0222 /CH0349 | Real Property - Residential Real Estate Transactions - Escrow Agents | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 349 |
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HB0557 (SB0509/CH0276) | Property Tax - In Rem Foreclosure and Sale - Vacant and Abandoned Property | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0558 | Real Property - Residential Leases - Collectible Rent (Rent Transparency Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0737 (SB0721) | Real Property - Common Ownership Communities - Registration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0752 | Environment - Lead Hazards - Environmental Investigation, Reporting, and Risk Reduction | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0753 (SB0956) | Real Property - Ground Leases - Past Due Ground Rent | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0825 | Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Amendments to Declarations and Governing Documents | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0900 | Cooperative Housing Corporations, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations - Reserve Studies | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1317 (SB0478/CH0250) | Property Tax - Vehicles Valued as Stock in Business - Alteration of Tax Credit | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0005 (SB0146/CH0233) | Commercial Driver's Licenses - Recognition, Prevention, and Reporting of Human Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0110 | Public School Students – Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (45-0) |
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HB0112 (SB0804) | Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0146 (SB0887) | Motor Vehicles - Duplicate Driver's Licenses - Victims of Robbery or Theft | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0209 | Privately Owned Transportation Projects - Construction and Authorization to Use State-Owned Rights-of-Way and Property - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0262 (SB0537) | Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB0275 (SB0270) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0298 /CH0017 (SB0448/CH0754) | Oysters - Tributary-Scale Sanctuaries - Protection and Restoration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/4/2019) - Chapter 17 |
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HB0307 /CH0041 | Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 41 |
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HB0392 (SB0723) | Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Dispute Settlement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0399 (SB0311) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0414 (SB0724) | Cooperative Housing Corporations - Dispute Settlement and Eviction Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0417 /CH0310 | Water Pollution Control – Notification of Sewer Overflows and Treatment Plant Bypasses – Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310 |
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HB0428 /CH0651 (SB0269/CH0652) | Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program – Awards for Flood Damage and Mandatory Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 651 |
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HB0440 /CH0384 | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Expansion Act of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384 |
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HB0477 /CH0240 (SB0292/CH0239) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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HB0481 /CH0365 | Criminal Law - Sale of a Minor - Felony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 365 |
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HB0493 /CH0246 | Crimes – Solicitation and Conspiracy to Commit Murder Resulting in Death (Stacey’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 246 |
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HB0496 | Department of the Environment - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Inspections for Environmental Hazards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0497 | Real Property - Sales of Mobile Home Parks - Notice Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0535 (SB0373) | Election Law - Deadline for Selection of Lieutenant Governor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0559 | Railroad Companies - Condemnation Authority - Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0580 (SB0412) | Income Tax - Personal Exemption - Disabled Individuals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0587 | Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0669 (SB0387) | Environment - Water Quality Certifications (Pipeline and Water Protection Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0672 /CH0248 (SB0810/CH0249) | Housing – Local Housing Grant Program for Homeless Veterans and Survivors of Domestic Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 248 |
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HB0690 (SB0734/CH0512) | Education - Students With Reading Difficulties - Screenings and Interventions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0703 /CH0517 (SB0505/CH0518) | Environmental Violations - Reporting Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517 |
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HB0736 (SB0552) | Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Prohibitions on Former Employees and Commissioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0740 (SB0882) | Criminal Law – Firearms – Computer–Aided Fabrication and Serial Number (3–D Printed Firearms ) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0750 | Health Insurance - Prior Authorizations - Medical Devices or Oxygen | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0765 (SB0914) | Transportation - Magnetic Levitation Projects - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0768 /CH0692 (SB0759) | Health - Prescription Drug Affordability Board | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 692 |
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HB0779 | Higher Education - Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0791 | Workers' Compensation Commission - Annual Report - Return-to-Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0814 /CH0423 (SB0802/CH0424) | Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 |
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HB0826 | Condominiums and Homeowners Associations – Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment (Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0913 (SB0817) | Correctional Facilities and Police Officers – Procedures – Immigration Status | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0939 /CH0063 (SB0935/CH0064) | Vehicle Laws - Electric Bicycles - Equipment and Operation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 63 |
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HB0967 | Maryland Department of Health - Residential Service Agencies - Regulation Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0990 (SB0883) | Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account - Use of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0994 (SB0839) | Labor and Employment - Criminal Record Screening Practices (Ban the Box) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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HB0998 (SB0655) | Business Occupations and Professions - Professional Engineers - Examination and Continuing Professional Competency Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1000 (SB0586) | School Maintenance Incentive Funding Act of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1011 (SB1037) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Uniform Citizen Complaint Process (Anton's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1045 /CH0713 (SB0917/CH0714) | Land Use - Comprehensive Plans - Housing Element | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 713 |
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HB1062 (SB0397) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1070 (SB0878) | Video Lottery Terminals - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account - Allocation of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1084 | Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Felony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1116 /CH0513 (SB0911/CH0514) | Gender Diversity in the Boardroom – Annual Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 513 |
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HB1158 (SB0516/CH0757) | Clean Energy Jobs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1201 (SB0972) | Task Force on Educational Outcomes of Pregnant and Parenting Students in High School and GED Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1207 | Vehicle Laws - Mobile Carrying Device - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1233 /CH0341 | Environment - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Environmental Investigations (Maryland Healthy Children Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341 |
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HB1243 (SB0805) | Motor and Electric Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
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HB1246 /CH0213 | Clean Cars Act of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 213 |
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HB1253 /CH0557 (SB0481) | Drinking Water Outlets in School Buildings – Lead Testing and Reporting Requirements and Grant Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 557 |
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HB1265 | Prisoner Labor Pay | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1287 (SB0632) | Housing - Community Development Program Act - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HJ0002 (SJ0001) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HJ0007 | United States of America - District of Columbia - Statehood | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HJ0009 /JR0001 (SJ0002/JR0002) | Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 1 |
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HB0593 (SB0485) | Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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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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Benjamin Tasker Middle School | Introduced | Prince George's | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
Champ House | Introduced | Prince George's | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89 | Introduced | Prince George's | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
LuVenia House and Reaping the Harvest Organic Farm | Withdrawn | Prince George's | $25,000 | $0 | |||||
Upper Marlboro Welcome Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $350,000 | $175,000 | $175,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House since 2003.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Chair, Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review(AELR)
- 2005 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 2003- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.
- Past House Service
- Deputy Majority Whip, 2006-2010; Natural Resources, Agriculture & Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2015-2019; House Chair, Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, 2015-2017; Environmental Matters Committee, 2003-2015; Local Government and Bi-County Agencies Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015, 2003-2006; Chair, Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2007-2015; Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2006-2015; Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2003-2010; Ground Rent Workgroup of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2007; Motor Vehicles and Transportation Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2003-2006; Affordable Housing Workgroup of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2004; Motor Vehicle Issues Workgroup of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2004; Co-Chair, Housing for Individuals with Disabilities Workgroup of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2004; Joint Legislative Workgroup to Study State, County, and Municipal Fiscal Relationships, 2009-2010; Vice Chair, House Emergency Medical Services System Workgroup, 2009-2012; Second Vice Chair, Prince George's County Delegation, 2003-2010.
- Public Service
- Task Force to Study Rates and Charges in the Washington Suburban Sanitary District, 2013-2014; Historian, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc., 2011-2012; Chair, House Democratic Caucus, 2011-2015; Task Force to Study the Impact of Adjunct Faculty on Graduation Rates at Historically Black Institutions, 2011-2013; State Water Quality Advisory Committee, 2009-2016; Board of Directors, Economic Development Corporation, Prince George's County, 2008-2009; Task Force to Study Locations in Prince George's County Best Suited for Use by State Agencies, 2008-2009; Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2008-2012; Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2008; Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, 2008; Task Force to Improve Child Support Compliance in Prince George's County, 2007-2008; Legislative Effectiveness Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-; Task Force to Study Rent Stabilization for the Elderly in Prince George's County, 2007; Task Force on Minority Participation in the Environmental Community, 2006-2007; Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007; Prince George's County Delegation (Vice Chair 2007), 2003-; Bi-County Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2003-2007; Task Force on Business-Owner Compensation in Condemnation Proceedings, 2004-2005; Chair, Affordable Housing Subcommittee, Governor's Commission on Housing Policy, 2003-2004.
- Memberships
- Chair, Democratic Party Caucus, 2011-; Maryland Green Caucus, 2003-.
- Awards
- President's Award, Community Development Network of Maryland, 2017; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2011, 2009, 2008; Municipal Super Star, Maryland Municipal League, 2010.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Cleveland, Ohio, November 27, 1948; Max S. Hayes Vocational School; Tuskegee University, Engineering; Prince George’s County Community College, Engineering, Construction Management; University of Maryland University College, Business and Management; Served in U.S. Coast Guard, Search and Rescue Air Crewman, 1970-74 (Unit Commendation Award; National Defense Service Medal; Presidential Honor Guard); Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc., 1984-93; President & Chief Executive Officer, The Piner Group, Inc., 1993-; Executive Director, Marketing and Planning, The Tech Group, Inc., 1995-96; Branch Manager, The Tech Group, Inc., 1995-98; W. F. Chesley Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, Commercial Real Estate, 1989-2002; U.S. Home Corporation, Silver Spring, New Home Sales Consultant, 1998-2002; Bernie Schultz Realty, New Home Marketing and Sales, 2002-04; Project Manager of Land Planning and Engineering, K. Hovnanian, 2003-; Member, Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church; Married to Maggie; four daughters.
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