Legislation
Senator Susan C. Lee

- District
- 16
- County
- Montgomery
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Executive Nominations Committee
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Reapportionment and Redistricting
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Executive Nominations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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223 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3124 | 301-858-3124
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3124
Fax 301-858-3424
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223 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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223 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3124 | 301-858-3124
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223 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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susan.lee@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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SB0011 | Workgroup on Online Consumer Personal Information Privacy | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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SB0020 /CH0162 (HB0284/CH0161) | Criminal Procedure - Out of Court Statements - Child Victims and Witnesses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162 |
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SB0033 (HB0153) | Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
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SB0041 (HB0104) | Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0134 /CH0383 | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Training Requirements - Electronic Stalking | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 383 |
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SB0265 (HB0559) | Probation Before Judgment – Probation Agreements – Probation Not Deportation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted |
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SB0324 (HB0272) | Intercepted Communications - Penalty | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0325 /CH0163 (HB0769/CH0164) | Student Data Privacy - Protections, Digital Tools, and Student Data Privacy Council | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 163 |
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SB0326 (HB0185) | Criminal Law - Visual Surveillance With Prurient Intent - Private Place and Minor Victim | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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SB0375 | Crimes - Interception of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications - Exception for Imminent Danger | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0376 (HB1083) | County and Municipal Street Lighting Investment Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0377 (HB0369/CH0540) | Marriage Records - Name Change | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (104-27) |
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SB0382 | Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0429 (HB0110) | Criminal Law - Stalking - Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0462 (HB0047) | Public Schools - Expanded American History - Development of Content Standards and Implementation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0564 (HB0691) | Landlord and Tenant - Eviction Prevention Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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SB0592 /CH0672 (HB0932/CH0671) | Landlord and Tenant – Right to Redemption of Leased Premises – Form of Payment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 672 |
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SB0643 /CH0503 (HB0962/CH0502) | Commercial Law - Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 503 |
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SB0767 | Criminal Procedure - Human Trafficking - Vacatur and Expungement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0768 (HB0833) | Criminal Law - Victims of Child Sex Trafficking and Human Trafficking - Safe Harbor and Service Response | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0769 (HB0754) | Minors Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Transfer to Juvenile Court | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0815 (HB1375) | Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0816 (HB1064) | Real Property - Actions for Possession - Pet Protections | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0867 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Employed Individuals With Disabilities Program - Requirements (Equal Love for Employees With Disabilities Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0868 /CH0737 (HB1020/CH0736) | Developmental Disabilities Administration – Self–Directed Services (Self–Direction Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 737 |
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SB0886 (HB0931) | Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Incentives | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0887 (HB0472) | Primary and Secondary Education - Title IX - Policies and Procedures (Hear Our Voices Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:03 p.m. |
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SB0888 (HB0352) | Education - American Studies and Social Equity Standards Advisory Board - Academic Standards and Model Policy | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0889 | Family Law - Child Custody Actions - Considered Judgment of Minor Children | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0977 (HB0067/CH0543) | Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Direct Release | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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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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SB0050 /CH0075 (HB0087/CH0076) | Higher Education - Returned Peace Corps Volunteers - In-State Tuition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 75 |
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SB0053 /CH0050 (HB0269) | Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 50 |
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SB0071 (HB0290) | Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Carter) Adopted |
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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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SB0146 /CH0417 | Vehicle Laws - Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles - Reserved Parking Spaces | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 |
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SB0279 /CH0021 (HB0571/CH0020) | Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 21 |
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SB0280 /CH0335 (HB0296/CH0334) | Temporary Protective Orders - Electronic Filing and Video Conferencing Hearings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 335 |
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SB0304 (HB0922) | Education - Public Schools - Asian American History Curriculum Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0316 /CH0007 (HB0282/CH0008) | Sales and Use Tax - Diapers and Baby Products - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 7 |
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SB0328 /CH0149 (HB0148/CH0148) | Criminal Law - Stalking - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 149 |
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SB0335 (HB0259) | Commercial Law – Consumer Protection – Biometric Identifiers Privacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0336 (HB1407) | Family Law - Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0353 (HB1397/CH0405) | Health Insurance - Prescription Insulin Drugs - Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0357 /CH0190 (HB0589) | Adult Protective Services - Workgroup to Study Best Practices for a Vulnerable Adult Registry in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 190 |
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SB0360 | Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0421 (HB0753/CH0662) | Primary and Secondary Schools – Bus Driver Wages – Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Senate Requests House Recede |
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SB0449 | Unlawful Employment Practices - Remedies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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SB0451 /CH0660 | Unlawful Employment Practice - Statute of Limitations - Tolling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 660 |
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SB0475 (HB0580/CH0047) | Maryland Transit Administration Police - Collective Bargaining - Supervisors and Sergeants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0494 (HB0772/CH0564) | Maryland Energy Administration - Energy and Water Efficiency Standards - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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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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SB0529 | Real Property – Landlord and Tenant – Bedbugs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0530 (HB0431) | Maryland Fair Scheduling Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0559 /CH0631 (HB0529) | Estates and Trusts - Supported Decision Making | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 631 |
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SB0562 (HB0600) | Correctional Services - Geriatric and Medical Parole | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 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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SB0660 | Income Tax - Caregiver Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0662 /CH0040 (HB0724) | Access to Counsel in Evictions Special Fund - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 40 |
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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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SB0682 (HB0746) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0731 /CH0561 (HB0870/CH0560) | Vehicle Towing or Removal - Secured Parties - Electronic Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 561 |
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SB0732 (HB0111) | Action to Collect a Private Education Loan - Required Documents | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0754 /CH0241 (HB1202) | Local Government Cybersecurity - Coordination and Operations (Local Cybersecurity Support Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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SB0783 (HB0596) | Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0812 /CH0242 (HB1346) | State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 |
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SB0861 /CH0142 | Crimes - Firearms and Inmates - Enforcement, Procedures, and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 142 |
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SB0875 (HB0928) | Discrimination in Housing – Citizenship, Immigration Status, and National Origin | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0881 /CH0150 | Task Force to Study the Practice Known as "Swatting" | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 150 |
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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 | ||
SB0387 /CH0019 (HB0425/CH0018) | Public Safety - Untraceable Firearms | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 19 |
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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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Glen Echo Park Parking Lot Rehabilitation | Introduced | Montgomery | $134,552 | $134,552 | $134,552 | ||||
Little Falls Stream Valley Park | Introduced | Montgomery | $600,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 | ||||
Metropolitan Apartments Green Roof and Garage | Introduced | Montgomery | $350,000 | $350,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,600,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House since 2002: appointed February 18 and sworn in February 21, 2002. First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2014. Member of the Senate since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Majority Whip
- 2015 Judicial Proceedings Committee
- 2019 Executive Nominations Committee
- 2020 Legislative Policy Committee
- 2015 Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology
- 2002- Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2015 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, Associate Member
- 2019 Chair Emerita, Maryland Legislative Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus, Inc. (Member, 2016, Chair 2016-2019,)
- Past Senate Service
- Deputy Majority Whip, 2016-2019; Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, 2022; Workgroup to Study Child Custody Proceedings Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence Allegations, 2019-2020.
- Past House Service
- Deputy Majority Whip, 2013-2014, 2003-2008; Judiciary Committee, 2002-2014; Chair, Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2011-2014; Chair, Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2007-2011; Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2003-2006; Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2011-2014; Gaming Law and Enforcement Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2002-2003; Vice Chair, Montgomery County Delegation, 2007-2014.
- Public Service
- Council on Open Data, 2021-; Maryland Student Data Privacy Council, 2019-; State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services, 2019-; State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings, 2017-; Task Force to Study Bicycle Safety on Maryland Highways, 2017-2018; Task Force to Study Recording Deeds for Victims of Domestic Violence, 2016-2017; Governor's Family Violence Council, 2016-; National Conference of State Legislatures Task Force on Cybersecurity, 2016-; National Conference of State Legislatures Task Force on Immigration, 2015; Maryland Cybersecurity Council, 2015-; Workgroup to Study Safe Harbor Policy for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking, 2015-2019; Co-Chair, Maryland Commission on Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence, 2012-2014; Co-Chair, Task Force to Study Nanobiotechnology, 2010-2011; Land Use and Transportation Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2011-2015; County Affairs Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2007-2010; Maryland Council for New Americans, 2009-; Presidential Elector, Maryland, 2008; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2008, 2004, 2000; Co-Chair, Task Force to Study Identity Theft, 2005-2007; National Conference of State Legislatures( Communications, Technology & Interstate Commerce Committee, 07; Communications, Financial Services, 2005-; & Interstate Commerce Committee 2010- ).; Chair, County Affairs Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2003-2007; Steering Committee, Bi-County Task Force on Gang Activity, 2004; Women Legislators of Maryland (Executive Board, 2004-06; Secretary, 2006-08; 1st Vice President, 2008-10; President-elect, 2010-11;, 2002-; President, 2011 and - 2012).; U.S. Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committee, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, 2000-2001.
- Memberships
- Maryland Bioscience Caucus, 2008-; Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Green Caucus, 2002-; Co-Chair, Multicultural Community Partnership, Montgomery County Chapter, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 1999-2002; Board of Directors and Co-Founder, Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, Washington, DC, 1995-2001; President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Greater Washington, 1985; Co-Founder, Coalition of Asian-Pacific-American Democrats of Maryland; National Asian Pacific American Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar Association (Intellectual Property Law Section); California State Bar Association (Intellectual Property Law Section); Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee; District 16 Democratic Club; Hispanic Democratic Club of Montgomery County; Montgomery County African-American Democratic Club; Women's Suburban Democratic Club; Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts; Organization of Chinese Americans; League of Korean Americans of Maryland; Dialogue on Diversity.
- Awards
- Legislative Champion Award, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2018; Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Legislative Award, 2015; Inductee, Human Rights Hall of Fame, Montgomery County, 2014; Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) Legislative Leadership Award, 2014; Maryland's Top 100 Women, Daily Record, 2006; Leadership Recognition Award, Maryland Chapter, National Organization for Women, 2005; Out for Justice Award, Equality Maryland, 2003; Appreciation Award, U.S. Secret Service, 2003; Appreciation Award, Agis Center for Arts and Humanities, 2003; Public Service Award, League of Korean Americans, 2003; Senior Advocate Award, Korean-American Senior Citizens Association-Maryland, 2003; Progressive Leader Award, Progressive Maryland, 2002; Merit Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 2002; Community Service Award, Korean American Senior Citizens Association, 2000; Governor's Citation for Noteworthy Community Service, 1999; Community Service Award, Global Mission Church, 1999; Community Service Award, League of Korean Americans.
- Biographical Information
- Born, San Antonio, Texas, May 14, 1954; Winston Churchill High School, Potomac, Maryland, 1972; University of Maryland College Park, B.A., Political Science, 1976; School of Law, University of San Francisco, J.D., 1982; Law Clerk, Judge Richard Figone, San Francisco Superior Court, 1981-82; Attorney, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1983-86; Executive Director, National Democratic Council of Asian and Pacific Americans, 1986-88; Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1988-93; Attorney, Alexander, Bearden, Hairston, & Marks, L.L.P., 1993-97; Of Counsel, Pena & Associates, P.C., 1997-2001; Legislative Assistant to President, Montgomery County Council, 2000-01; Of Counsel, Gebhardt & Associates, Washington, D.C., 2001-; Married.
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