Legislation
Delegate Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk
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- Prince George's and Anne Arundel
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157 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3502 | 301-858-3502
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3342 | 301-858-3342
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157 House Office Building
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157 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 301-858-3502
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157 House Office Building
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joseline.pena.melnyk@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB0437 (SB0416/CH0163) | Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers - Repeal of Termination Date | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0440 /CH0268 (SB0058/CH0267) | Education - School Vehicles - Authorized Riders | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 268 |
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HB0452 (SB0562) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Judgments - Third-Party Tortfeasors | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0488 (SB0084/CH0016) | Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - Name Change | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0589 /CH0412 (SB0718) | Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention - Juvenile Charged as Adult Population Forecast | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 412 |
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HB0605 | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Boys and Girls Club | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0632 (SB0484) | Procurement - Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0657 /CH0416 | State Board of Dental Examiners - Dentists and Dental Hygienists - Grounds for Discipline | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 416 |
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HB0692 /CH0609 | Maryland Perfusion Act - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 609 |
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HB0829 (SB0982) | Maryland Affordable Housing Trust - Award Criteria - Preference for Multijurisdictional Applicants | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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HB0874 /CH0619 | County Health Officers - Authority of County Governing Body and Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 |
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HB1008 (SB0767) | Service Contracts - Notice and Reporting Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1200 /CH0202 (SB0752) | Public Safety - Eyewitness Identification - Procedures | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 202 |
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HB1255 (SB0750) | Food Service Facilities - Meals for Children | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1333 (SB0915) | Public Health - Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1388 /CH0209 (SB0988/CH0208) | State Department of Education - Assessment Report for Broadband Capabilities in Public Schools | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 209 |
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HB0043 /CH0583 | Criminal Law - Harassment - Revenge Porn | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 583 |
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HB0148 | Education - Public School Holidays - Veterans' Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0166 (SB0449) | 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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HB0172 /CH0520 (SB0547/CH0519) | Economic Development - Baltimore Region - Baltimore Metropolitan Council and Advisory Board and Baltimore Region Transportation Board | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 520 |
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HB0187 | Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Wages | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0203 (SB0036) | State and County Governments - Display of the POW/MIA Flag on State and County Building Grounds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0229 /CH0391 | Public Health - Child Care Products Containing Flame-Retardant Chemicals - TDCPP - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 391 |
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HB0243 /CH0591 | Vehicle Laws - Unauthorized Use of Rented Motor Vehicle - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 591 |
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HB0251 /CH0258 (SB0320/CH0154) | State Board of Nursing - Electrology Practice Committee - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 258 |
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HB0278 | Criminal Law - Tobacco Products - Minimum Age | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0292 | Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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HB0294 /CH0221 (SB0542) | Law Enforcement Officers - Entrance-Level and In-Service Training Requirements (Christopher's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 221 |
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HB0301 (SB0413/CH0496) | Health Occupations - Dentists With Permits to Dispense Dental Products - Exclusion From Maryland Pharmacy Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0303 /CH0593 (SB0412) | Health Occupations - Licensed Dentists Who Dispense Antibiotics - Exclusion From Maryland Pharmacy Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 593 |
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HB0310 (SB0410) | Tanning Devices - Use by Minors - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0331 (SB0280) | Electricity - Smart Meters - Disclosure of Usage Data | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0332 | Electricity - Consumer Relations - Smart Meters | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0349 (SB0388) | Education - Study of Alternative Financing Methods for the Purpose of School Construction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0358 (SB0270) | Law Enforcement Personnel - Training - Human Trafficking Offenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0396 /CH0503 (SB0446/CH0502) | Department of Disabilities - Study of Accessibility Concepts in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology Programs in Higher Education | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 503 |
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HB0399 /CH0398 | Public Health - Medical Records Charges - Medicaid Enrollees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 398 |
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HB0402 /CH0399 (SB0314/CH0153) | Health Occupations - State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399 |
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HB0409 | Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters |
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HB0410 (SB0376) | Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Subsequent Conviction or Pending Criminal Proceeding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Failed (69-65) |
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HB0443 (SB0589) | Tobacco Taxes - Healthy Maryland Initiative | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB0475 (SB0588) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - South Asian American Heritage Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0480 /CH0301 (SB0508/CH0300) | Office of the Attorney General - Establishment of a Consumer Affairs Satellite Office in Prince George's County | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301 |
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HB0486 (SB0189) | Property Tax - Exemption for Blind Individuals and Surviving Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0491 | Criminal Law - Intentionally Causing Emotional Distress - Distribution of Images or Video | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0503 (SB0406) | Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Armory-Anderson & Murphy Community Center | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0543 (SB0594) | Hepatitis C - Opportunity for Testing and Follow-Up Health Care | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0562 | Election Law - Use of Campaign Funds for Meeting and Conference Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0569 | Campaign Finance - Cash Contributions - Limit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0592 /CH0315 (SB0620/CH0314) | Mental Health - Approval by Clinical Review Panel of Administration of Medication - Standard | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 315 |
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HB0593 (SB0415/CH0497) | Morticians and Funeral Directors - Pre-Need Contracts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0608 (SB0819) | Police Training - Human Trafficking - Sensitivity and Awareness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB0617 | 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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HB0625 /CH0068 (SB0641/CH0067) | Kathleen A. Mathias Oral Chemotherapy Improvement Act of 2014 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 68 |
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HB0637 (SB0537) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Rare and Expensive Case Management Program - Waiver Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0658 /CH0102 | Joint Committee on Transparency and Open Government - Study on Appeals Under the Maryland Public Information Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 102 |
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HB0685 (SB0405) | 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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HB0693 /CH0610 (SB0504) | Health Insurance - Essential Health Benefits - Pediatric Dental Benefits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 610 |
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HB0710 (SB0483/CH0510) | Labor and Employment - Nursing Homes and Health Care Facilities - Workplace Safety Assessment and Safety Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0725 (SB0883) | State-Owned Airport Concessionaire Employees - Payment of Wages and Other Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0726 | Judges - Mandatory Retirement Age | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0729 (SB0979) | County and Municipal Street Lighting Investment Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0738 (SB0493) | Economic Development - Commission on Maryland's Future | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0740 /CH0535 (SB0603/CH0534) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Cybersecurity Investment Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535 |
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HB0741 /CH0533 (SB0601/CH0532) | Business and Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 533 |
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HB0742 /CH0531 (SB0600/CH0530) | Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 531 |
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HB0743 /CH0537 (SB0604/CH0536) | Income Tax Forms - Graphical Representation of General Fund Expenditures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 537 |
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HB0761 /CH0422 (SB0874) | Health Insurance - Specialty Drugs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 422 |
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HB0762 | State Government - Commemorative Days - Diwali Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0763 | Public Health - Synthetic Infill Turf Fields - Informational Signs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0778 | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0783 (SB0717) | Task Force to Study School-Based Health Centers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0788 | Mobile Phone Companies - Third-Party Vendor Billing - Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0792 (SB0695) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Dental Services for Postpartum Women - Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0793 (SB0952/CH0363) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Pharmacy Contracts - Maximum Allowable Cost Pricing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0798 /CH0330 (SB0701/CH0329) | Education - Children With Disabilities - Habilitative Services Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 330 |
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HB0799 (SB0703) | General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Children's Dental Health Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0812 /CH0616 | Education - Middle Schools - Automated External Defibrillators | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 616 |
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HB0813 /CH0427 (SB0795) | Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 427 |
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HB0830 (SB0287) | Alcoholic Beverages - Shipment of Kosher Wine Sold at Retail | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0856 /CH0259 (SB1065) | Workgroup on Workforce Development for Community Health Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 |
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HB0865 | Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Rural Residential Drinking Water Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0881 /CH0240 (SB0923/CH0256) | Medical Marijuana - Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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HB0883 /CH0620 (SB0014) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Study of Safe and Healthy School Hours for Maryland Public Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 620 |
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HB0905 (SB0725) | Chesapeake Bay - Nutrient Management - Poultry Fair Share Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0917 | Maryland Aviation Administration - Contract Authority - Transportation Companies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0923 /CH0529 (SB0596/CH0528) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief - Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 529 |
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HB0935 (SB0505) | Task Force on Family Caregiving and Long-Term Supports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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HB0958 (SB0411) | Rape Survivor Family Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0959 /CH0626 | State Board of Physicians - Qualifications for Licensure and Definitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 626 |
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HB0963 /CH0627 | Hospitals - Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations and Planning Committee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 627 |
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HB0968 (SB0753) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1018 | Task Force to Study the Impact of Unemployment Insurance Contribution Fluctuations on Small Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1026 /CH0334 (SB0737/CH0333) | Labor and Employment - Unpaid Parental Leave - Birth or Adoption of a Child | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334 |
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HB1030 | Public Health - Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals - Information and Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1031 (SB0586/CH0308) | State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Funeral Establishments - Unannounced Inspections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1042 (SB0648/CH0322) | State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Funeral Establishments Owned by a Single Owner - Pre-Need Trustee Licenses and Public Notification of Death | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1070 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Cigarette Restitution Fund - Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1071 (SB0645) | State Government - State Boards and Commissions - Appointments of Members of Nonprincipal Political Parties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1086 | State Aid - Business Transparency and Financial Disclosure Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/19 at 1:45 p.m. |
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HB1088 /CH0640 | Health Occupations - Compound Drugs - Provision to Ophthalmologists for Office Use | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 640 |
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HB1127 (SB0884/CH0204) | Health Insurance - Incentives for Health Care Practitioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB1130 (SB1002) | Health Insurance - Uniform Claims Form - Electronic Submission by Insured | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1191 (SB0778) | Health - General - Genetically Engineered Food - Labeling Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1193 | Task Force to Study Implementation of Strategies for Preventing Sexual Exploitation of Clients by Health Professionals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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HB1194 (SB1039) | Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Evaluation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1196 (SB0065) | Business Regulation - Retail Service Stations - Video Cameras Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1211 | State Board of Nursing - Midwives - Licensing and Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1218 /CH0565 (SB0854/CH0564) | State Board of Pharmacy - Registered Pharmacy Interns | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 565 |
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HB1222 /CH0647 | Ruth M. Kirk Public Social Work Scholarship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 647 |
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HB1226 (SB0746) | Public Health - Forensic Laboratories - Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1228 /CH0372 (SB1070/CH0371) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Members | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 372 |
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HB1232 (SB0973) | Criminal Procedure - Task Force on Pretrial Risk Assessment - Detainee Electronic Information Sharing System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1233 /CH0317 (SB0622/CH0316) | Health Insurance - Step Therapy or Fail-First Protocol | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317 |
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HB1234 (SB0870) | Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1239 (SB0775) | Funeral Establishments and Crematories - Pre-Need Contracts and Unclaimed Cremains - Reporting and Audit Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1242 (SB0419/CH0498) | Libraries - Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed |
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HB1261 (SB0397) | Political Subdivisions - Legal Notice Requirements - Posting on Web Sites | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1265 (SB0212/CH0474) | Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2014 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1266 (SB0890) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Minimum Wage Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1267 /CH0353 (SB0882/CH0352) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Outpatient Services Programs Stakeholder Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 353 |
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HB1282 /CH0650 | Public Health - Drug Overdose Deaths - Local Fatality Review Teams | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 650 |
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HB1291 | Clean Indoor Air Act - Use of Electronic Smoking Devices - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1292 (SB0824) | District Court of Maryland Employees - Collective Bargaining | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1296 /CH0651 | Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Review and Reporting of Possible Misuse or Abuse of Monitored Prescription Drugs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 651 |
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HB1299 | Income Tax - Rate and Subtraction Modification - Parental Leave for Employees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1316 (SB0043) | Crimes - Sale of Drug Paraphernalia to a Minor - Local Law Authorizing Business License Revocation for a Second or Subsequent Violation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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HB1318 (SB0972) | Evaluation of the Application of Minority Business Enterprise Program by the Public Service Commission - Data Collection and Termination Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1321 | Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission - Treatment, Certification, Licensing, and Registration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1323 (SB0927) | Public School Construction - Creative Financing Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
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HB1326 (SB0754) | Public-Private Partnerships - Disclosure of Involvement in Deportations - Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 2:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB1342 (SB0507) | Workers' Compensation - Reimbursement for Repackaged and Relabeled Drugs - Fee Schedule and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB1349 /CH0249 (SB0868) | Public Safety Diversity Act of 2014 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 249 |
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HB1350 (SB0688) | Fair Employment Preservation Act of 2014 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1352 /CH0654 (SB0964) | Secretary of State and Attorney General - Charitable Enforcement and Protection of Charitable Assets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 654 |
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HB1404 | Health Care Disparities, Cultural and Linguistic Competency, and Health Literacy - Continuing Education | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1405 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Establishment of a Sickle Cell Disease Outreach Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1441 (SB0568) | Income Tax Credit - Floating Garden Equipment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1542 | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (44-0) |
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HJ0008 (SJ0008) | Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HJ0011 | Commemoration of World Autism Awareness Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/31 at 3:00 p.m. |
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HB0297 (SB0332/CH0002) | Prekindergarten Expansion Act of 2014 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0298 /CH0263 (SB0335) | Health Services Cost Review Commission - Powers and Duties, Regulation of Facilities, and Maryland All-Payer Model Contract | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 263 |
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HB0106 /CH0084 | Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program - Sunset Extension | By Request - Departmental | 5 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 84 |
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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
- 2014 Joint Oversight Committee on the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
- 2007- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.
- 2007- Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past House Service
- House Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2011-2014.
- 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; Governor's Commission to reform Maryland's Pretrial System, 2014.
- 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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