Legislation
Delegate Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk
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- County
- Prince George's and Anne Arundel
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157 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 301-858-3502 | 410-841-3502
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157 House Office Building
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P.O. Box 1251
College Park, MD 20741 - Phone 301-213-3604
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P.O. Box 1251
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joseline.pena.melnyk@house.state.md.us
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB0105 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Pregnancy Aid Center | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0111 (SB0045) | Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2006 - Prince George's County - College Park City Hall | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0312 /CH0457 (SB0334/CH0456) | Mammograms - Dense Breast Tissue - Notification | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 457 |
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HB0313 (SB0357) | State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Funeral Establishments - Inspections | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0314 /CH0243 (SB0358/CH0242) | State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Authority to Discipline - Funeral Establishment Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243 |
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HB0332 (SB0185) | Public Safety - Emergency Management - Essential Goods and Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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HB0529 /CH0376 (SB0463) | State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Apprentice Sponsors, Funeral Establishment Licenses, and Supervising Morticians | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376 |
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HB0530 (SB0359) | Education - School Vehicles - Authorized Riders | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0534 (SB0438) | State Procurement - Contracting for Services Outside the United States | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0600 (SB0502) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Judgments - Third-Party Tortfeasors | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Finance |
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HB0624 /CH0282 (SB0501/CH0281) | State Board of Nursing - Licensure by Endorsement - Clinical Experience | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 282 |
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HB0690 /CH0306 (SB0679/CH0305) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306 |
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HB0698 /CH0241 (SB0356/CH0240) | Ex-Offender Business Development Program Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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HB1487 | Sales and Use Tax - Online Sales Presumption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | ||
HB0016 (SB0261) | State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Effective Date of Adopted Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0034 /CH0347 (SB0017) | State Government - Commemorative Month - German-American Heritage Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 347 |
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HB0037 (SB0175/CH0199) | State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Centenarians Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0048 /CH0605 (SB1066/CH0343) | Minority Business Enterprises - Not-for-Profit Entities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 605 |
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HB0056 /CH0348 | State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Criminal History Records Checks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 348 |
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HB0061 (SB0632/CH0511) | State Brain Injury Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0107 (SB0539) | Firearms - Detachable Magazines - Maximum Capacity for Ammunition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0132 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Boys and Girls Club Renovation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0148 | State Government - Refund of Fees - Policy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0167 /CH0352 (SB0042/CH0436) | State Government - Commemorative Days - Maryland Emancipation Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352 |
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HB0179 /CH0256 (SB0401/CH0255) | Pharmacists - Administration of Vaccinations - Expanded Authority and Reporting Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 256 |
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HB0191 /CH0438 (SB0047/CH0437) | Procurement - Purchase of American Manufactured Goods | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 438 |
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HB0193 (SB0013) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Chesapeake Math and IT Academy Gymnasium | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0293 | State Finance and Procurement - Retention of Percentage of Contract - Security | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0303 /CH0365 | Task Force to Study Point-of-Care Testing for Lead Poisoning | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 365 |
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HB0327 (SB0385/CH0250) | State Government - Health, Education, and Social Services - Submission of Documents in Electronic Form | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0331 /CH0612 (SB0826) | Open Meetings Act - Violations and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612 |
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HB0337 (SB0514) | Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
HB0341 (SB0513) | Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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HB0364 /CH0107 | Swimming Pools - Automated External Defibrillator Programs (Connor's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 107 |
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HB0380 /CH0617 | Income Tax - Joint Returns - Married Couples | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 617 |
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HB0381 (SB0495) | General Assembly Members - Business Communications as Private Citizens - Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environmental Matters | ||
HB0391 (SB0224/CH0208) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Wellness Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0438 (SB0343) | Procurement - Lower-Cost Goods and Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0554 /CH0501 (SB0563/CH0500) | Environment and Public Utilities - Notice to Neighboring Jurisdictions of Applications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 501 |
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HB0569 | Environment - Wastewater Treatment Facilities - Financial Assistance Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0578 (SB0023) | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0581 /CH0379 | Hospitals - Establishment of Palliative Care Pilot Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379 |
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HB0585 /CH0505 (SB0599/CH0504) | Procurement - Subcontractor Equal Access to Bonding Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505 |
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HB0603 (SB0487) | Home Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0630 | Rules of Interpretation - Interpretation of "Physician" - Inclusion of Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician Assistant | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0683 (SB0700) | Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB0712 | Health Occupations Boards - Criminal History Records Checks - General Authority | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0715 (SB0620) | Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0716 /CH0509 (SB0617/CH0508) | Drug Therapy Management - Physician-Pharmacist Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509 |
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HB0726 (SB0384) | Economic Development - Sickle Cell Disease Research Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0735 (SB0698) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0775 /CH0524 (SB0675/CH0523) | Maryland Pesticide Reporting and Information Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 524 |
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HB0785 (SB0375/CH0247) | Commercial Law - Maryland Credit Services Businesses Act - Scope | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0789 (SB0715/CH0309) | Maryland Highway Safety Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0807 | Environment - Landfill Operator - Completion of Training Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0823 /CH0545 (SB0764/CH0544) | Task Force to Study Housing and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 545 |
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HB0829 | Correctional Services - Pregnant Detainees and Inmates - Restraint Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
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HB0865 (SB0037) | Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Payment of Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0868 /CH0393 (SB0761) | Health Occupations - State Board of Pharmacy - Waivers - Pharmacies That Only Dispense Devices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 393 |
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HB0871 | Education - Dually Enrolled Students - In-State and In-County Tuition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0877 /CH0555 (SB0811/CH0554) | Procurement - Investment Activities in Iran - Board of Public Works Authority to Adopt Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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HB0890 (SB0610/CH0299) | Health - Overdose Response Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0896 (SB0877) | Project Open Space - Use of Funds - Artificial Turf Surfaces | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0903 | Genetically Engineered Food - Disclosure and Labeling Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
HB0911 | Drivers' Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operators' Permits - Issuance, Renewal, and Expiration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0932 /CH0566 (SB0832/CH0565) | Child Care - Dispute Resolution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 566 |
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HB0934 /CH0320 (SB0776/CH0319) | Telemedicine Task Force - Maryland Health Care Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320 |
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HB0937 (SB0494) | Commission on Maryland Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence - Duties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0952 (SB0782) | Correctional Services - Inmate Telephone Services - Legal Counsel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1001 (SB0585) | Health Insurance - Federal and State Mental Health and Addiction Parity Laws - Report on Compliance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1012 /CH0260 (SB0414/CH0259) | Higher Education - Tuition Waiver - Foster Care Recipients | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 260 |
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HB1029 (SB0783) | State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1077 | Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Reporting Lost or Stolen | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1086 (SB0576) | Community Cleanup and Greening Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Environmental Matters) |
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HB1119 /CH0317 (SB0752/CH0316) | Department of Budget and Management - Foster Youth Summer Internship Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317 |
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HB1121 /CH0272 (SB0459/CH0271) | Health Occupations - Dental Hygienists - Provision of Services at a Community-Based Health Fair | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 272 |
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HB1125 (SB0388) | Victims of Crime - Identity Theft Passport - Children | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1133 | Public Safety - Restrictions on Possession of Firearms - Convicted Felons and People with Mental Disorders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1137 (SB0898) | Task Force to Study the Process for Assisting Cancer Patients at Local Departments of Social Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB1138 (SB0778) | Correctional Services - Inmate Welfare Fund - Telephone Financial Assistance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1151 (SB0760) | State Board of Nursing - Certified Nurse-Midwives - Standards and Practice Guidelines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1172 (SB0806) | Alcoholic Beverages Sales - Prohibition on Use of Self-Scanning Cash Registers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1176 /CH0471 (SB0461/CH0470) | Primary and Secondary Education - Online Courses and Services - Accessibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 471 |
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HB1202 | Health Occupations - Certified Professional Midwives - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1204 (SB0683) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Wages | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1216 /CH0289 (SB0581/CH0288) | Health Insurance - Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - Notice and Authorization Forms | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 289 |
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HB1217 | Food Service Facilities - Letter Grading | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1223 | Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligibility Verification and Application - Extension and Notice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1228 | Commission to Study the Disproportionate Justice Impact on Minorities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1247 | State Government - Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Memorial Statues - Placement and Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1252 /CH0291 (SB0582/CH0290) | Health Insurance - Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - Utilization Review Criteria and Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 291 |
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HB1254 (SB0242) | Public Health - Forensic Laboratories - Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB1274 | Maryland Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium and Right to Know Act of 2013 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1331 | Labor and Employment - Parental Leave - Birth or Adoption of a Child | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1332 | Educational Institutions - Personal Electronic Account - Privacy Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1334 | Employment Discrimination - Leave for Pregnancy and Childbirth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor | ||
HB1335 | Labor and Employment - Short-Term Disability Insurance for Pregnancy - Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1337 /CH0530 (SB0702/CH0529) | Maryland Public Art Initiative Program - Selection of Art for Capital Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 |
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HB1343 /CH0249 (SB0380/CH0248) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup on Cancer Clusters and Environmental Causes of Cancer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 249 |
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HB1353 /CH0201 (SB0188/CH0200) | Minority Business Enterprises - Participation and Goals and Subgoals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 201 |
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HB1356 (SB0512/CH0491) | Health Care Practitioners - Identification Badge | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1370 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Park Path System Improvements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB1371 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Armory-Anderson & Murphy Community Center Improvements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB1388 (SB1026/CH0598) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Study of Honey-Related Licenses and Permits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Finance |
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HB1427 | State Government - Human Trafficking Address Confidentiality Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1443 | Anne Arundel County - County Council Special Elections - Voting by Mail | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1460 (SB1010) | Children with Developmental Disabilities in State Custody - Continuation of Placement and Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | ||
HB1462 | Task Force to Study a Later Starting Time for Maryland Public Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1484 | Mental Health - Crisis Response - Standards and Protocols | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations | ||
HB1523 | Public Safety - DNA Samples and Records - Collection, Use, Storage, and Expungement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1529 (SB1057/CH0340) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Health Care Staff Agencies - Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Finance |
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HB1534 /CH0342 (SB1064/CH0341) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Solar Water Heating Systems | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 342 |
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HJ0003 | Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0225 /CH0155 (SB0273/CH0154) | Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 155 |
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HB0228 /CH0159 (SB0274) | Maryland Health Progress Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159 |
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HB0229 /CH0004 (SB0277) | State Aid for Public Education - Certification of Net Taxable Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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HB0294 (SB0281/CH0427) | Firearm Safety Act of 2013 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB0295 (SB0276/CH0156) | Death Penalty Repeal and Appropriation from Savings to Aid Survivors of Homicide Victims | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0863 (SB0841/CH0428) | Higher Education Fair Share Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1390 /CH0681 | Maryland Veterans Trust and Fund - Establishment | By Request - Departmental | 5 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 681 |
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HB0767 /CH0562 (SB0820/CH0561) | Animal Welfare - Spay/Neuter Fund - Establishment | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2007- Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2007- Government Operations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2007- Public Health and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2011- House Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services
- 2007- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.
- 2007- Women Legislatures of Maryland
- Public Service
- Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council, 2013-; Chair, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2011-; Governor's Wellmobile Program Advisory Board, 2011-; Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health, Education, and Social Services by State Agencies, 2010-; House Co-Chair, Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health and Social Services by State Agencies, 2009-2010; Vice Chair, County Affairs Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2008-2010; Task Force on the Preservation of Heritage Language Skills in Maryland, 2008-2009; Task Force on Health Care Access and Reimbursement, 2007-2008; Vice Chair, Law Enforcement and State Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2007-2008; City Council, College Park, representing District 4, 2003-2006; Former Member, Recreation Board, College Park.
- Memberships
- Co-Chair, Latino Leadership Council, Maryland Democratic Party , 2010-; Eastern Region Board of Directors, Women in Government ; North College Park Civic Association ; West College Park Civic Association ; College Park Rotary Club .
- Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2009-2011, 2007; Municipal Super Star, Maryland Municipal League, 2008.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Dominican Republic, June 27, 1966; John F. Kennedy High School, Bronx, New York; Buffalo State College, B.A., Criminal Justice, 1987; University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., 1991; Attorney, Defender Association of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1991-92; Assistant U.S. Attorney, Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, U.S. Department of Justice, 1997-99; Married, Three children.
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