Legislation
Senator Cory V. McCray

- District
- 45
- County
- Baltimore City
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Budget and Taxation Committee
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Budget and Taxation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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221 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3165 | 410-858-3165
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3165
Fax 410-841-3138 | 301-858-3138
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221 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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221 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3165 | 410-858-3165
Fax 410-841-3138 | 301-858-3138
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221 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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cory.mccray@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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SB0013 | Vehicle Theft Prevention Fund – Allocation of Grants | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0046 | Housing and Community Development - Programs and Projects - Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0059 /CH0448 (HB0582) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Tolls - Civil Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 448 |
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SB0111 | Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Pre-application Determinations - Criminal Convictions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0276 | Baltimore City Public School Buildings - Notice of Demolition - Repeal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0277 | Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - Division of Correction - Data Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0278 /CH0453 (HB0377) | Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Installment Payment Plans | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 453 |
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SB0289 /CH0450 (HB0027/CH0449) | Historic Revitalization and Enterprise Zone Tax Credits - Alterations and Eligibility | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450 |
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SB0319 (HB0303/CH0730) | Public Safety - Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards - Adoption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0437 /CH0173 (HB0540/CH0172) | Agriculture - University of Maryland Extension - Urban Farmer Assistance | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 173 |
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SB0438 /CH0447 (HB0383/CH0446) | Young Readers Programs - Establishment (Young Readers Program Expansion Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 447 |
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SB0453 /CH0322 | Economic Development – Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 322 |
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SB0536 /CH0323 | Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Digital Animation Projects | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 |
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SB0585 /CH0174 | Public Safety - Warrants and Absconding | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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SB0586 /CH0521 (HB0441/CH0520) | Criminal Procedure and Public Safety - Courts and Criminal Justice in Baltimore City | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 521 |
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SB0587 | Division of Parole and Probation - Duties - Offenders Under Supervision (Parole and Probation Performance Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0601 | Baltimore City Soil Conservation District - Establishment - Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0602 (HB0785/CH0522) | Baltimore City – District Court – Jobs Court Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0603 (HB0506) | Constitutional Amendment – Beer and Wine Licenses – Retail Grocery Establishments | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0604 /CH0656 (HB1285/CH0655) | Maryland Electricians Act – Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 656 |
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SB0618 | Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Sales in Grocery Stores and Supermarkets - Referendum | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0666 (HB0850/CH0739) | Schools, Prekindergarten Programs, and County Boards of Education – Discrimination | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Favorable Report by Ways and Means |
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SB0667 | Baltimore Police Department - Firearm Destruction, Seizure, and Recovery - Reporting Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0725 (HB0974) | Health Insurance - Physical Therapy - Copayments, Coinsurance, and Deductibles | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0726 (HB1187/CH0240) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Environment and Transportation |
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SB0862 /CH0044 (HB1056) | Baltimore City - Maryland Transit Administration - Transit Services for Public School Students and Youth Workers | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 44 |
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SB0863 (HB0981) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Personal Care Aides – Reimbursement and Required Wage | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0953 /CH0452 (HB1048/CH0451) | Commission on African American History and Culture - Alterations (Senator Verda Welcome Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 452 |
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SB0009 /CH0514 | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 514 |
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SB0051 /CH0254 | Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 |
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SB0122 (HB1472) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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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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SB0251 (HB0186/CH0291) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Centenarians | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0259 /CH0051 (HB0611) | Procurement - Prevailing Wage - Applicability | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 51 |
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SB0264 (HB0076/CH0415) | Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Exemption From Property Taxes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 2:45 p.m. |
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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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SB0478 (HB0541) | Career and Technical Education Committee - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0490 | Maryland Recycling Act - Recyclable Materials and Solid Waste Stream - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0514 /CH0052 (HB0778/CH0054) | Transportation - Investment Program - MARC Rail Service (Maryland Regional Rail Transformation Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 52 |
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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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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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SB0597 /CH0259 (HB0641/CH0258) | Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 |
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SB0598 /CH0005 (HB0002/CH0006) | Income Tax – Work Opportunity Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 5 |
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SB0623 (HB0845) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Income of Health Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0636 /CH0464 (HB1403) | Maryland Department of Health - Waiver Programs - Waitlist and Registry Reduction (End the Wait Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464 |
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SB0721 (HB0698) | Labor and Employment - State Minimum Wage Rate - Acceleration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0755 (HB1425) | Infrastructure Grants - Federal Infrastructure Investment and Coordination Unit - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0758 (HB1408) | Criminal Procedure - Live Video Streaming of Public Proceedings (The Judicial Transparency Act 2.0) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0759 | Real Property - Ground Rent Redemption Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0799 (HB1102) | Community College Tuition and Residency Waivers - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0811 (HB1205/CH0243) | State Government - Information Technology and Cybersecurity-Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (115-15) |
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SB0869 /CH0636 | Baltimore City - Small Box Discount Stores - Zoning Requirements and Community Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 636 |
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SB0874 /CH0154 (HB0254/CH0153) | State Highway Administration - Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities - Infrastructure Review (Vision Zero Implementation Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 154 |
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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 | ||
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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SB0568 /CH0517 (HB0786) | Health Records and Reporting of Overdoses - Limitations on Use in Criminal Investigation or Prosecution | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 517 |
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SB0729 /CH0593 (HB1362/CH0592) | Baltimore City – Use of Highway User Revenues for Traffic Functions and Enforcement – Modification | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 593 |
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SB0750 /CH0585 (HB1081/CH0584) | Baltimore City – Vehicle Laws – Towing | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 585 |
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SB0864 | Public Safety - Police Officers - Emergency Termination | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0866 | Baltimore Police Department - Consent Decree - Exceptions to State Law | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0409 /CH0355 (HB0742) | State Retirement and Pension System – COVID–19–Related Death Benefits – Sunset Extension | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355 |
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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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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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B.E.A.R. Community Outreach Center | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $50,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | |||
Banner Neighborhoods Community Center | Introduced | Baltimore City | $300,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $300,000 | |||
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | |||
East Arlington/Ashburton Community Impact Statue | Introduced | Baltimore City | $250,000 | $0 | |||||
East Baltimore Neighborhood Development Fund | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | ||
Hamilton EMS Play Yard | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $75,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | |||
HLMS Property Reclamation & Rejuvenation Program | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $350,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | |||
Johnston Square | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | |||
Johnston Square Football Field Greenmount Park | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | |||
Last Mile Park Community Enhancement | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $25,000 | $0 | ||||
Lyric Capital Improvements | Introduced | Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||
Mack Lewis Gym Renovations | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $200,000 | $175,000 | $175,000 | |||
Men and Families Center - MFC Capital Campaign Budget Project | Introduced | Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | |||
Nathaniel McFadden Learn and Play Park | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | |||
Roberta's House | Introduced | Baltimore City | $300,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $300,000 | |||
Tench Tilghman | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $300,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | |||
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | |||
The Somerset Grocery Store Initiative | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019. Member of the House of Delegates 2015-2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Deputy Majority Whip
- 2019 Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2021 Vice Chair, Capital Budget Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee (Member, 2019)
- 2019 Pensions Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2019 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
- 2021 Spending Affordability Committee
- 2019 Joint Committee on Pensions
- 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- Past Senate Service
- Assessment and Funding of School Facilities Workgroup, 2021; Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee, 2019.
- Past House Service
- Assistant Deputy Majority Leader, 2019.
- Public Service
- Workgroup on Home Detention Monitorin, 2021-; Public Safety Advisory Commission, 2021-; Advisory Board on the Transfer of Control of the Police Department of Baltimore City, 2021-; Juvenile Grant Planning and Review Council, 2020-; President's Advisory Council, Baltimore City Community College, 2015-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, 1983; Fairmont-Harford High School, Baltimore, Maryland, 2001; Baltimore City Community College, A.A., Business Administration, 2013; National Labor College, B.A., Business Administration, 2013; Electrician, Owner, McCray Properties, LLC., 2004-present; Married; three children.
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