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Delegate Edith J. Patterson

District

County

Charles

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Annapolis Info

221 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone 410-841-3247 | 301-858-3247
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Interim Info

221 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone 410-841-3247 | 301-858-3247

Contact

Edith.Patterson@house.state.md.us

Party

Democrat

Legislation	Sponsorship Type Sort	Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0001 /CH0001 (SB0230) Title Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0012 /CH0543 Title Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Eligibility, Award Amounts, and Use of Funds Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0083 /CH0685 Title Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Discharged Student Loan Debt Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0100 /CH0154 (SB0597/CH0153) Title Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0196 Title Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Interest Paid on Student Loans Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0197 (SB0485/CH0322) Title Education - Remote Classroom Technology Grant Program - Establishment (Peyton's Bill) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0211 /CH0398 (SB0268/CH0399) Title Cownose Ray Fishery Management Plan and Moratorium on Contests Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0216 /CH0412 (SB0269/CH0411) Title Emergency Veterinary Care - Immunity From Liability Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0244 (SB1163) Title Motor Vehicles - Duplicate Drivers' Licenses - Victims of Robbery Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0269 /CH0637 (SB0531/CH0638) Title Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0274 Title Veterans - Availability and Accessibility of Health Care Services and Transportation - Study Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0275 /CH0183 Title Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Recommended Courses in Military Culture Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0286 (SB0001/CH0728) Title Education - Specialized Intervention Services - Reports Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0287 /CH0665 (SB0361) Title Hunger-Free Schools Act of 2017 Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0324 (SB0580/CH0680) Title State Personnel - Leap Year - Personal Leave Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0334 /CH0414 (SB0573/CH0415) Title Local Government - Regulation of Animals - Kennel Licenses Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0349 /CH0181 (SB0807/CH0180) Title Income Tax Credit - Wages Paid to Qualified Veteran Employees (Hire Our Veterans Act of 2017) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0354 (SB0624) Title Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Cigarette Devices - Prohibition Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0425 /CH0844 (SB0651/CH0843) Title Public Schools - Suspensions and Expulsions Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0428 (SB0574) Title Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0440 (SB0055) Title Employers of Ex-Offenders - Liability for Negligent Hiring or Inadequate Supervision - Immunity Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0453 Title Tax Sales - Water Liens - Moratorium Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0455 /CH0188 (SB0790/CH0187) Title Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Applicability Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0456 /CH0713 (SB0943/CH0714) Title Children With Disabilities and Child Care Providers - Dispute Resolution Process Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0458 (SB0604) Title Visual Impairments - Requirements for Teacher Training, Student Screening, and Maryland Medical Assistance Program Coverage Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0461 (SB0452/CH0731) Title Education - Accountability Program - Assessments (More Learning, Less Testing Act of 2017) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0462 /CH0321 (SB0701/CH0320) Title Higher Education - Tuition Waivers for Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Alterations Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0465 Title "EARN" Apprenticeships (Expand Apprenticeship Resources Now Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0466 (SB0870) Title Prevailing Wage - Tax Increment Financing Developments - Application Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0467 /CH0782 (SB0699) Title Providing Our Workers Education and Readiness (POWER) - Apprenticeship Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0472 /CH0233 (SB0416/CH0232) Title Income Tax Credit - Qualified Farms - Food Donation Pilot Program Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0487 (SB0267) Title Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Composition and Licenses Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0490 (SB0758/CH0389) Title Income Tax Credit - Energy Storage Systems Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0497 (SB0760) Title Education - Grounds for Discipline Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0510 Title Property Tax - Assessments and Valuations of Real Property - Appeals Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0517 (SB0358) Title Presidential Candidate Tax Transparency Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0523 /CH0814 (SB0119) Title Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vaping Liquid - Licensing Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0528 (SB0420) Title Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2017 Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0530 /CH0237 (SB0622/CH0236) Title Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Sale of Backpacks and Bookbags Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0580 (SB0476) Title Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0587 /CH0708 (SB1084/CH0709) Title State Finance and Procurement - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Definitions and Penalties Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0590 (SB0609) Title State Board of Education - Membership - Teachers and Parents Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0613 /CH0820 (SB0363/CH0821) Title Pharmacists - Contraceptives - Prescribing and Dispensing Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0615 (SB0357) Title Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act of 2017 Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0616 /CH0729 (SB0232) Title Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Attendance Policy Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0623 (SB0959) Title Higher Education - Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Reimbursement of Certificate and License Programs Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0626 /CH0409 Title Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Standards of Care and Protocol Implementation and Enforcement Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0641 Title Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Statute of Limitations and Limitation of Damages Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0647 /CH0162 (SB0944/CH0161) Title Criminal Law - Sexual Offenses - Classification Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0648 (SB0057/CH0502) Title Income Tax Credit - Class F Vehicles - Modification and Extension Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0654 /CH0326 (SB0145) Title Education - Statewide Kindergarten Assessment - Completion Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0665 (SB0607) Title Labor and Employment - Exemptions From Overtime Pay - Administrative, Executive, or Professional Capacity Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0666 (SB0437) Title Public Health - Expensive Drugs - Manufacturer Reporting and Drug Price Transparency Advisory Committee Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0689 (SB0813) Title Department of Housing and Community Development - Rental Assistance Programs - Duration of Assistance Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0692 (SB0334) Title Education - School Emergency Air-Conditioning Fund - Established Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0696 (SB0849) Title Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary Schools - Discrimination - Prohibition Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0708 /CH0551 Title State Department of Education - Lacrosse Opportunities Program - Youth Lacrosse Nonprofit Organizations Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0762 Title Income Tax - Earned Income Tax Credit - Eligibility Awareness Campaign Pilot Program Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0773 /CH0382 (SB0715) Title Clean Energy - Energy Storage Technology Study Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0860 /CH0793 (SB0853/CH0792) Title Transitional Supports for Ex-Offenders - Repeal of Restrictions (Maryland Equal Access to Food Act of 2017) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0861 /CH0243 Title Tax Sales - Foreclosure of Right of Redemption - Naming of Defendants Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0871 (SB0652) Title Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0899 Title Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Psychological Assessments of Law Enforcement Officers Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0909 (SB0571/CH0017) Title Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0910 Title Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Application for State Innovation Waiver Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0925 Title Criminal Law - U-47700 ("Pink") - Prohibition Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0926 /CH0739 Title Child Support - Health Insurance - Definition Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0955 Title Family Law - Age of Majority - Jurisdiction of Court Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0971 (SB0872/CH0612) Title James W. Hubbard Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0978 /CH0029 (SB0871) Title Education - Accountability - Consolidated State Plan and Support and Improvement Plans (Protect Our Schools Act of 2017) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0996 (SB0771) Title Electric Cooperatives - Rate Regulation - Fixed Charges for Distribution System Costs Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1113 (SB0988) Title Health Occupations - Maryland Community Health Worker Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1144 /CH0783 (SB1031) Title Payroll Recovery Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1145 /CH0730 Title Public School Employee Whistleblower Protection Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1161 (SB0921) Title State Personnel - Special Appointments in the Skilled and Professional Services Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1222 Title Maryland School Discipline Reform Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1234 /CH0184 Title Property Tax - Credit for Retired Military Service Members - Eligibility Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1240 /CH0715 Title Individualized Education Programs - Studies Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1244 Title Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals Under the Age of 65 Years Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1246 /CH0746 Title Forests and Parks - Public Recreation on Private and State-Owned Land - Hunting Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1362 (SB0835) Title Criminal Procedure - Immigration - Community Trust Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1375 /CH0486 (SB0781/CH0485) Title Criminal Procedure - Testing - HIV and Hepatitis C Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1389 (SB0295) Title Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1390 (SB0880) Title Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Reform Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1401 Title Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1413 (SB1185) Title Real Property - New Residential Construction - Correction of Drainage Defect Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1422 (SB0296) Title Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1433 /CH0698 (SB0397/CH0699) Title Local Income Tax Overpayments - Local Reserve Account Repayment - Forgiveness Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1437 (SB1184) Title Foreclosed and Vacant Residential Property - Common Ownership Communities - Payment of Regular Assessments Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1443 (SB0999) Title Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1475 /CH0324 (SB0595/CH0323) Title Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth - Eligibility Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1503 Title Public Safety - Use of Force De-Escalation Training of Law Enforcement Officers - Reports Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1508 (SB1000) Title Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1510 Title Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1512 (SB0942) Title Labor and Employment - Clean Energy Workforce Account - Establishment Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1528 Title Income Tax - Oyster Shell Recycling Credit - Sunset Repeal Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1661 (SB1191/CH0732) Title Schools and Child Care Centers - State Grant Program - Security Upgrades for Facilities at Risk of Hate Crimes or Attacks Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HJ0006 (SJ0004) Title United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0680 /CH0791 (SB1165/CH0790) Title Maryland Longitudinal Data System - Student and Workforce Data Linkage - Extension of Time Limit Sponsorship Type By Request - Committee	4	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0631 /CH0818 (SB0415) Title Public Health - Essential Off-Patent or Generic Drugs - Price Gouging - Prohibition Sponsorship Type By Request - Other	6	2

Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)	Title	Sponsorship Type	Sponsorship Type Sort	Chamber Sort	Current Status	Org Committees & Hearings	Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0001 /CH0001 (SB0230)	Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 1 of 2018	Economic Matters 2/10/2017 - 12:30 PM	Finance 3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0012 /CH0543	Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Eligibility, Award Amounts, and Use of Funds	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543	Ways and Means 2/02/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0083 /CH0685	Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Discharged Student Loan Debt	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 685	Ways and Means 2/01/2017 - 2:30 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0100 /CH0154 (SB0597/CH0153)	Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 154	Ways and Means 2/01/2017 - 2:30 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0196	Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Interest Paid on Student Loans	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0197 (SB0485/CH0322)	Education - Remote Classroom Technology Grant Program - Establishment (Peyton's Bill)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Veto sustained (0-140)	Ways and Means 2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0211 /CH0398 (SB0268/CH0399)	Cownose Ray Fishery Management Plan and Moratorium on Contests	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 398	Environment and Transportation 2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0216 /CH0412 (SB0269/CH0411)	Emergency Veterinary Care - Immunity From Liability	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 412	Environment and Transportation 2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0244 (SB1163)	Motor Vehicles - Duplicate Drivers' Licenses - Victims of Robbery	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation	Environment and Transportation 2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0269 /CH0637 (SB0531/CH0638)	Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 637	Environment and Transportation 2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM Appropriations	Finance 4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0274	Veterans - Availability and Accessibility of Health Care Services and Transportation - Study	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Health and Government Operations 2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0275 /CH0183	Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Recommended Courses in Military Culture	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 183	Health and Government Operations 2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0286 (SB0001/CH0728)	Education - Specialized Intervention Services - Reports	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs	Ways and Means 2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0287 /CH0665 (SB0361)	Hunger-Free Schools Act of 2017	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 665	Ways and Means 2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/21/2017 - 1:00 PM Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0324 (SB0580/CH0680)	State Personnel - Leap Year - Personal Leave	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Veto sustained (0-140)	Appropriations 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance 3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0334 /CH0414 (SB0573/CH0415)	Local Government - Regulation of Animals - Kennel Licenses	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414	Environment and Transportation 2/07/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0349 /CH0181 (SB0807/CH0180)	Income Tax Credit - Wages Paid to Qualified Veteran Employees (Hire Our Veterans Act of 2017)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181	Ways and Means 2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0354 (SB0624)	Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Cigarette Devices - Prohibition	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters	Economic Matters 2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0425 /CH0844 (SB0651/CH0843)	Public Schools - Suspensions and Expulsions	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 844	Ways and Means 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0428 (SB0574)	Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Conference Committee Appointed	Judiciary 2/09/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0440 (SB0055)	Employers of Ex-Offenders - Liability for Negligent Hiring or Inadequate Supervision - Immunity	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters	Economic Matters 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0453	Tax Sales - Water Liens - Moratorium	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/30/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0455 /CH0188 (SB0790/CH0187)	Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Applicability	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188	Judiciary 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0456 /CH0713 (SB0943/CH0714)	Children With Disabilities and Child Care Providers - Dispute Resolution Process	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 713	Ways and Means 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0458 (SB0604)	Visual Impairments - Requirements for Teacher Training, Student Screening, and Maryland Medical Assistance Program Coverage	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)	Ways and Means 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM Health and Government Operations
HB0461 (SB0452/CH0731)	Education - Accountability Program - Assessments (More Learning, Less Testing Act of 2017)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Veto sustained (0-140)	Ways and Means 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0462 /CH0321 (SB0701/CH0320)	Higher Education - Tuition Waivers for Foster Care Recipients and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Alterations	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 321	Ways and Means 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0465	"EARN" Apprenticeships (Expand Apprenticeship Resources Now Act)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters	Economic Matters 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0466 (SB0870)	Prevailing Wage - Tax Increment Financing Developments - Application	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters	Economic Matters 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0467 /CH0782 (SB0699)	Providing Our Workers Education and Readiness (POWER) - Apprenticeship Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 782	Economic Matters 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance 4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM Budget and Taxation
HB0472 /CH0233 (SB0416/CH0232)	Income Tax Credit - Qualified Farms - Food Donation Pilot Program	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 233	Ways and Means 2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0487 (SB0267)	Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Composition and Licenses	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.	Health and Government Operations 3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0490 (SB0758/CH0389)	Income Tax Credit - Energy Storage Systems	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation	Ways and Means 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation
HB0497 (SB0760)	Education - Grounds for Discipline	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0510	Property Tax - Assessments and Valuations of Real Property - Appeals	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/16/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0517 (SB0358)	Presidential Candidate Tax Transparency Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0523 /CH0814 (SB0119)	Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vaping Liquid - Licensing	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 814	Economic Matters 2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance 4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0528 (SB0420)	Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2017	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.	Appropriations 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0530 /CH0237 (SB0622/CH0236)	Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Sale of Backpacks and Bookbags	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 237	Ways and Means 2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0580 (SB0476)	Behavioral Health Community Providers - Keep the Door Open Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.	Health and Government Operations 2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0587 /CH0708 (SB1084/CH0709)	State Finance and Procurement - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Definitions and Penalties	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 708	Health and Government Operations 2/08/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0590 (SB0609)	State Board of Education - Membership - Teachers and Parents	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0613 /CH0820 (SB0363/CH0821)	Pharmacists - Contraceptives - Prescribing and Dispensing	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 820	Health and Government Operations 2/10/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0615 (SB0357)	Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act of 2017	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0616 /CH0729 (SB0232)	Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Attendance Policy	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 729	Ways and Means 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0623 (SB0959)	Higher Education - Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Reimbursement of Certificate and License Programs	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0626 /CH0409	Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Standards of Care and Protocol Implementation and Enforcement	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409	Environment and Transportation 2/15/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0641	Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Statute of Limitations and Limitation of Damages	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0647 /CH0162 (SB0944/CH0161)	Criminal Law - Sexual Offenses - Classification	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162	Judiciary 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB0648 (SB0057/CH0502)	Income Tax Credit - Class F Vehicles - Modification and Extension	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation	Ways and Means 2/24/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation
HB0654 /CH0326 (SB0145)	Education - Statewide Kindergarten Assessment - Completion	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 326	Ways and Means 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0665 (SB0607)	Labor and Employment - Exemptions From Overtime Pay - Administrative, Executive, or Professional Capacity	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.	Economic Matters 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0666 (SB0437)	Public Health - Expensive Drugs - Manufacturer Reporting and Drug Price Transparency Advisory Committee	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.	Health and Government Operations 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0689 (SB0813)	Department of Housing and Community Development - Rental Assistance Programs - Duration of Assistance	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.	Environment and Transportation 2/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0692 (SB0334)	Education - School Emergency Air-Conditioning Fund - Established	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Appropriations 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0696 (SB0849)	Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary Schools - Discrimination - Prohibition	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0708 /CH0551	State Department of Education - Lacrosse Opportunities Program - Youth Lacrosse Nonprofit Organizations	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 551	Ways and Means 2/24/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/22/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0762	Income Tax - Earned Income Tax Credit - Eligibility Awareness Campaign Pilot Program	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/22/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0773 /CH0382 (SB0715)	Clean Energy - Energy Storage Technology Study	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 382	Economic Matters 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance 4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0860 /CH0793 (SB0853/CH0792)	Transitional Supports for Ex-Offenders - Repeal of Restrictions (Maryland Equal Access to Food Act of 2017)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 793	Appropriations 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance 3/29/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0861 /CH0243	Tax Sales - Foreclosure of Right of Redemption - Naming of Defendants	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243	Ways and Means 3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation
HB0871 (SB0652)	Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.	Appropriations 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0899	Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Psychological Assessments of Law Enforcement Officers	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings	Judiciary 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0909 (SB0571/CH0017)	Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Rereferred to Finance	Health and Government Operations 3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance
HB0910	Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Application for State Innovation Waiver	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Health and Government Operations 3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0925	Criminal Law - U-47700 ("Pink") - Prohibition	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0926 /CH0739	Child Support - Health Insurance - Definition	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 739	Judiciary 3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0955	Family Law - Age of Majority - Jurisdiction of Court	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary	Judiciary 3/02/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0971 (SB0872/CH0612)	James W. Hubbard Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Veto sustained (0-140)	Ways and Means 3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0978 /CH0029 (SB0871)	Education - Accountability - Consolidated State Plan and Support and Improvement Plans (Protect Our Schools Act of 2017)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/5/2017) - Chapter 29	Ways and Means 2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0996 (SB0771)	Electric Cooperatives - Rate Regulation - Fixed Charges for Distribution System Costs	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.	Economic Matters 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1113 (SB0988)	Health Occupations - Maryland Community Health Worker Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Recommitted to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (Senator Conway)	Health and Government Operations 3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1144 /CH0783 (SB1031)	Payroll Recovery Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 783	Appropriations 3/02/2017 - 3:00 PM	Finance 4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1145 /CH0730	Public School Employee Whistleblower Protection Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 730	Ways and Means 3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance 4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1161 (SB0921)	State Personnel - Special Appointments in the Skilled and Professional Services	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 3:00 p.m.	Appropriations 3/02/2017 - 3:00 PM
HB1222	Maryland School Discipline Reform Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1234 /CH0184	Property Tax - Credit for Retired Military Service Members - Eligibility	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 184	Ways and Means 3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1240 /CH0715	Individualized Education Programs - Studies	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 715	Ways and Means 2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1244	Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals Under the Age of 65 Years	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1246 /CH0746	Forests and Parks - Public Recreation on Private and State-Owned Land - Hunting	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 746	Environment and Transportation 3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 4/04/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1362 (SB0835)	Criminal Procedure - Immigration - Community Trust	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings	Judiciary 2/28/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB1375 /CH0486 (SB0781/CH0485)	Criminal Procedure - Testing - HIV and Hepatitis C	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486	Judiciary 3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings
HB1389 (SB0295)	Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1390 (SB0880)	Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Reform	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1401	Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.	Environment and Transportation 3/09/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1413 (SB1185)	Real Property - New Residential Construction - Correction of Drainage Defect	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation	Environment and Transportation 3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1422 (SB0296)	Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1433 /CH0698 (SB0397/CH0699)	Local Income Tax Overpayments - Local Reserve Account Repayment - Forgiveness	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 698	Ways and Means 3/08/2017 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1437 (SB1184)	Foreclosed and Vacant Residential Property - Common Ownership Communities - Payment of Regular Assessments	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation	Environment and Transportation 3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1443 (SB0999)	Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission Reform Act	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - House Concur - Senate Amendments	Health and Government Operations 3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM	Finance
HB1475 /CH0324 (SB0595/CH0323)	Residential Boarding Education Programs for At-Risk Youth - Eligibility	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 324	Ways and Means 3/03/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Budget and Taxation
HB1503	Public Safety - Use of Force De-Escalation Training of Law Enforcement Officers - Reports	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.	Appropriations 3/02/2017 - 3:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/28/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1508 (SB1000)	Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 3/07/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1510	Procurement - Public Work Contracts - Contractor Occupational Safety and Health Requirements	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Economic Matters 3/14/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1512 (SB0942)	Labor and Employment - Clean Energy Workforce Account - Establishment	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Economic Matters 3/06/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB1528	Income Tax - Oyster Shell Recycling Credit - Sunset Repeal	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations	Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1661 (SB1191/CH0732)	Schools and Child Care Centers - State Grant Program - Security Upgrades for Facilities at Risk of Hate Crimes or Attacks	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Veto sustained (0-140)	Ways and Means 4/05/2017 - 1:00 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HJ0006 (SJ0004)	United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.	Rules and Executive Nominations 3/10/2017 - 1:00 PM
HB0680 /CH0791 (SB1165/CH0790)	Maryland Longitudinal Data System - Student and Workforce Data Linkage - Extension of Time Limit	By Request - Committee	4	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 791	Ways and Means 2/21/2017 - 1:00 PM Appropriations	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0631 /CH0818 (SB0415)	Public Health - Essential Off-Patent or Generic Drugs - Price Gouging - Prohibition	By Request - Other	6	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 818	Health and Government Operations 2/23/2017 - 1:00 PM Economic Matters	Finance 3/23/2017 - 1:00 PM

Denotes enacted legislation

Tenure: First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.

Current Assignments

2015 Ways and Means Committee

2015 Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee

2017 Election Law Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee

2016 Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness

2016 Chair, Charles County House Delegation

2015 Women Legislators of Maryland

2016 2nd Vice-Chair, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (2015- Member)

2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus

Past House Service: Finance Resources Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2015-2017.

Public Service: Task Force to Investigate the Challenges of and Opportunities for Minorities in Business, 2016-; Task Force to Combat Habitual Student Truancy, 2016-; Rural Maryland Council - representing Southern Maryland, 2015-; Congressional Black Caucus Education Braintrust - (Congressman Major R. Owens); Maryland Higher Education Commission, 2012-2016; Blue Ribbon Commission on Maryland Transportation Funding, 2010; Charles County Commission for Women; Charles County United Negro College Fund Drive, Chair; University of Maryland College Park Talent Search Advisory Board; Charles County Housing Commission; Children's Aid Society.

Memberships: American Association of University Women; American Association for Counseling & Development; Maryland Association of Boards of Education; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc; Charles County Children's Aid Society; Charles County NAACP Branch #7016; Links Inc. - Southern Maryland Chain Chapter (President 2004-2008); National Association of School Board Members; Waldorf Kiwanis Club.

Awards: Education Leadership Award, Maryland State NAACP, 2013-; John Thomas Parran Leadership Award, Charles County Democratic Central Committee, 2012-; Service Award, Charles County NAACP, 2011-; Service Award, Southern MD Tri-County Council, 2011-; Charles County Commission for Women Pioneer Award, 2010-; "Outstanding Citizen Award", Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 2009-; "Women Opening the Pipeline", Congressional Award, 2007-; Congressional Award for "Technology Advocacy", 2004-.

Biographical Information: Born, Doswell, Virginia, November 18, 1945; John M. Gandy High School, 1964; Virginia Union University, B.S., Biology/Chemistry 1968; Bowie State College, M.Ed., Guidance & Counseling 1973; George Washington University; Ed.D, Higher Education Administration 1991; Charles County Board of Commissioners 2005-2010; College of Southern Maryland, Director, Educational Talent Search 1991-2012; Charles County Community College, Counselor 1974-1991; 2 children.