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Delegate Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk

Pena-Melnyk, Joseline A.
District
21
County
Prince George's and Anne Arundel
Committee Assignment(s)
Annapolis Info
425 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
Interim Info
425 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone 410-841-3502 | 301-858-3502
Contact
joseline.pena.melnyk@house.state.md.us
Party
Democrat
District 21
Legislation Sponsorship Type Sort Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0580 /CH0437 (SB0198)
Title
Health Care Disparities, Cultural and Linguistic Competency, and Health Literacy - Recommended Courses
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0629 (SB0575/CH0368)
Title
Health Occupations - Alcohol and Drug Counselors - Qualifications and Practice Limitations
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0650 (SB0281)
Title
Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Maryland's Behavioral Health System
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0658 (SB0344/CH0342)
Title
Public Health - Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0682
Title
Municipalities - Charter Amendments - Referendum and Signatures Required for Petitions
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0716 /CH0269 (SB0347)
Title
Health Occupations - Prescriber-Pharmacist Agreements and Therapy Management Contracts
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0726
Title
Sales and Use Tax - Online Sales Presumption
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0858 (SB0141)
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Former Foster Care Adolescents - Dental Care
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0909 (SB0582/CH0315)
Title
Pilot Program for Small Business Development by Ex-Offenders
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0944 (SB0539)
Title
Patient Referrals - Oncologists - Radiation Therapy Services and Nondiagnostic Computer Tomography Scan Services
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0945 (SB0626/CH0044)
Title
Registered Nurses - Local Health Departments - Requirements for Personally Preparing and Dispensing Drugs and Devices
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0947 /CH0467 (SB0251)
Title
Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board - School Counselors - Certification Renewal Requirement (Lauryn's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0979 (SB0580)
Title
State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners and State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Dry Needling - Registration Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1026 (SB0318)
Title
Community Mental Health Services - Telemental Health Services - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1080 /CH0116 (SB0576)
Title
9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System - Multiple-Line Telephone Systems - Direct Dial (Kari's Law)
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1084 (SB0581)
Title
Business and Economic Development - Maryland Design Excellence Commission
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1221
Title
Maryland Affordable Housing Trust - Award Criteria - Preference for Multijurisdictional Applicants
Sponsorship Type
Primary
1 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0005 /CH0056 (SB0467)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0009 /CH0393 (SB0105)
Title
Maryland Licensure of Direct-Entry Midwives Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0042 (SB0527)
Title
Fair Employment Preservation Act of 2015
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0045
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - National Healthcare Decisions Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0056 (SB0152)
Title
Tanning Devices - Use by Minors - Prohibition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0065 (SB0224)
Title
Education - Maintenance of Effort - Lease Payment Exclusion
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0083 (SB0444/CH0350)
Title
Public Records - Inspection
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0094 (SB0051/CH0145)
Title
Commission on African American History and Culture - Duties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0122
Title
Task Force to Study the Impact of State and Local Taxes on Small Businesses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0124 (SB0651/CH0374)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Conviction of a Crime That Is No Longer a Crime
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0129 (SB0030/CH0003)
Title
Procurement - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Participation - Award of Contracts
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0158 /CH0403 (SB0243)
Title
State Personnel and Procurement - Service Contracts - Reporting and Audit Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0166 (SB0310)
Title
Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0181 (SB0069/CH0005)
Title
State Board of Pharmacy - Sterile Compounding - Compliance by Nonresident Pharmacies and Repeal of Permit Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0215 (SB0183/CH0477)
Title
Education - Geographic Cost of Education - Requirement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0218
Title
Election Law - Days of Early Voting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0226 (SB0311)
Title
Election Law - Casting of Ballot by Mail - Public Communications
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0229 (SB0604/CH0043)
Title
Human Relations - Employment Discrimination - Protection for Interns
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0230 /CH0079 (SB0092)
Title
Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers - Repeal of Termination Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0231 (SB0110/CH0013)
Title
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Definition
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0240 (SB0389)
Title
State Individual Income Tax - Rate Changes
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0243 /CH0344 (SB0350/CH0343)
Title
Procurement - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Participation Goal
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0304 /CH0314 (SB0652)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0340 /CH0241 (SB0889)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Thurgood Marshall Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0344 (SB0390)
Title
Education - Due Process Hearings for Children With Disabilities - Burden of Proof
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0346 /CH0414
Title
Court Personnel - Altering References from Master to Magistrate
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0357
Title
Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0373
Title
Real Property - Candidates and Campaign Volunteers - Access to Private Residential Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0374 (SB0168)
Title
Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Marijuana Possession
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0375 /CH0417 (SB0403)
Title
Education - Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0376
Title
Electric Companies - Vegetation Management - Local Law, Rule, or Regulation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0377 (SB0373)
Title
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Revisions (Maryland Clean Energy Advancement Act of 2015)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0382 /CH0244
Title
Sexual Assault Survivors' Right to Know Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0385 (SB0040)
Title
Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0390 /CH0418 (SB0270)
Title
Protective Order and Peace Order Petitions - Maryland Residents
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0397
Title
Commercial Bail Data Analysis
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0444
Title
Homeless Expenditures Accountability Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0449 /CH0481 (SB0409/CH0480)
Title
Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing - Regulations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0450 (SB0371/CH0028)
Title
State Highway Administration - Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Areas
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0453
Title
Public Utilities - Telephone Service - Battery for Backup Power
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0458
Title
Environment - Exploration and Production Waste and Waste From Hydraulic Fracturing
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0489 /CH0425 (SB0007)
Title
Electronic Cigarettes - Sale to Minors - Components, Supplies, and Enforcement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0490 /CH0251
Title
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Miscellaneous Revisions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0491
Title
Office of Cemetery Oversight - Conservation Cemeteries - Perpetual Care Trust Fund Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0503 (SB0078)
Title
Rape Survivor Family Protection Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0508
Title
Gas and Electricity - Analog Meters - Purchase and Installation
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0516 (SB0009)
Title
Gas and Electricity - Smart Meters - Customer Rights and Required Reports
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0541 /CH0431
Title
Public Service Commission - Attachments to Utility Poles - Study
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0550
Title
State Aid - Business Transparency and Financial Disclosure Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0562 /CH0434 (SB0869)
Title
Health Insurance - Ambulance Service Providers - Direct Reimbursement - Repeal of Termination Date
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0572 (SB0400)
Title
State Government - Commemorative Months - Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0574 (SB0449/CH0034)
Title
State Board of Physicians - Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Allied Health Practitioners - Licensure Requirements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0591 /CH0098 (SB0001)
Title
Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Refills of Prescriptions During State of Emergency
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0592 (SB0415/CH0348)
Title
State Donor Registry - Information and Methods of Registration - Clerks of Circuit Courts, Registers of Wills, and Motor Vehicle Administration (Enhancing Organ Donation Rates Act)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0595 (SB0529)
Title
Special Elections for United States Senate Vacancies Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0619
Title
Income Tax Credit - Flexible Workweek
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0623 (SB0418/CH0030)
Title
Estates - Modified Administration - Final Report and Distribution - Extension
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0624 /CH0443
Title
Estates and Trusts - Funeral Expenses Allowance - Modified Administration
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0625 (SB0428)
Title
Maryland Trust Act - Revocable Trusts - Partial Revocation by Divorce or Annulment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0641 (SB0487)
Title
Family Child Care - Registration Requirements for Participants in Maryland Child Care Subsidy Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0657 /CH0447 (SB0346)
Title
Pharmacists - Scope of Practice - Administration of Drugs
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0660 (SB0450/CH0035)
Title
Health Insurance - Expense Reimbursement Claims Forms - Methods for Submission
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0661 (SB0861)
Title
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Birth Registrations - Notice of Placement of Security Freezes
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0662 (SB0157/CH0327)
Title
Consultation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders - Consent by Minors
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0666 /CH0100 (SB0417)
Title
Maryland Trust Act - Revocable Trusts - Creditors' Claims - Limitations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0668
Title
Education - Due Process Hearings for Children With Disabilities - Attorney's Fees
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0674 /CH0266 (SB0852)
Title
Public Information Act - List of Contact Information for Governmental Unit Representatives
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0678 (SB0478)
Title
General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Criminal Justice Policy Impact Statements
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0683
Title
Health Occupations - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Services and Computed Tomography Scan Services - Patient Referrals
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0698
Title
Reorganization of State Procurement
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0703 /CH0450
Title
Estates and Trusts - Maryland Trust Act - Incapacity
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0718
Title
State Personnel - Innovative Idea Awards Program - Additional Cash Awards
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0727
Title
Anne Arundel County Board of Education - Wireless Telecommunications Towers - Moratorium and Report
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0730
Title
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0739 (SB0074/CH0006)
Title
Task Force to Study Maternal Mental Health
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0743
Title
Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Course - Renewal Application
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0745 (SB0516/CH0356)
Title
Public Health - Overdose Response Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0749 (SB0817)
Title
Higher Education - Sexual Assault Policies - Reporting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0751
Title
Health - Food Allergy Awareness
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0754
Title
Sexual Assault - Survivors' Right to Know - DNA Analysis of Kit Evidence
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0755 /CH0136 (SB0695/CH0135)
Title
General Provisions - Public Information Act - Enforcement, Fees, and Exemptions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0761
Title
Criminal Law - Cyberstalking - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0788 (SB0669)
Title
Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Orphans and Foster Care Recipients
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0818
Title
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Lane Changes
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0825
Title
Public Safety - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Portable Generators
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0843 (SB0494)
Title
Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program Tax Credit - Maximum Contributions
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0844 /CH0106
Title
Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority - Small Business Surety Bond Program
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0850 (SB0448)
Title
Congressional Districts - Standards and Process
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0852 /CH0460
Title
Human Resources - Homeless Shelters - Best Practices and Models
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0859 /CH0108 (SB0437)
Title
Nonprofit Health Service Plans - Hearing and Order - Impact of Law or Regulatory Action by Another State
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0871 /CH0462
Title
State Board of Individual Tax Preparers - Expiration and Surrender of Registrations and Civil and Criminal Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0876
Title
Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Uniform Standards of Operation and Care (Animal Shelter Standards Act of 2015)
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0886 (SB0533)
Title
Bay Tax Equity Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0887 (SB0606/CH0372)
Title
Health Insurance - Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Analgesic Drug Products - Coverage
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0896 /CH0464 (SB0607)
Title
Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0917 /CH0287 (SB0716)
Title
Motor Vehicles - Checkpoints - Prohibition on Targeting Motorcycles
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0918 (SB0727)
Title
Public Safety - Motorcycle Profiling - Training
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0919 /CH0288 (SB0551)
Title
Land Use - Plans - Development and Adoption
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0949 (SB0471)
Title
Task Force to Study the Provision of Health Care Coverage to Uninsured Marylanders
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0952
Title
Public Health - Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals - Information and Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0969 (SB0688)
Title
Labor and Employment - Fair Scheduling Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0971
Title
Public Health - Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes Partnership Fund
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0978 /CH0112
Title
HIV Testing - Informed Consent and Pretest Requirements - Modification
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0980 (SB0340)
Title
Election Law - Voting Rights - Ex-Felons
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0984 (SB0512)
Title
Hepatitis C - Opportunity for Testing and Follow-Up Health Care
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0987 (SB0693)
Title
Environment - Ambient Air Quality Control - Cumulative Air Impact Analysis
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0999 /CH0468 (SB0723)
Title
Certified Nurse Practitioners - Authority to Practice
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1006 (SB0572)
Title
Hospitals - Designation of Caregivers
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1010 (SB0586)
Title
Health Insurance - Federal and State Mental Health and Addiction Parity Laws - Report on Compliance
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1019 (SB0532)
Title
Farmers' Rights Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1021 (SB0676)
Title
Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Death with Dignity Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1024
Title
Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1027
Title
Labor and Employment - Overwork Prohibition Act
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1030
Title
2-1-1 Maryland - Procurement of Services to Operate a Public Information Telephone Line or Hotline
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1047
Title
Enterprise Zone Income Tax Credit - Economically Disadvantaged Individuals - Qualified Ex-Felons
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1049
Title
Voter Registration Act of 2015
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1051 (SB0424)
Title
Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1064
Title
Election Law - Audits of Election Results
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1067
Title
Public Service Commission - Membership - Selection and Term
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1081
Title
Education - Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1090 (SB0742)
Title
Public Health - Restaurants - Meals for Children
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1116
Title
Public Schools - Student Suicide Intervention - Required Procedures
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1118 /CH0001 (SB0080/CH0002)
Title
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1130
Title
Vehicle Laws - Driving Without a License or While License is Suspended - Penalties
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1145 (SB0903)
Title
State Board of Tree Experts - Establishment
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1161 /CH0388
Title
Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1186
Title
Domestic Violence - Confidentiality Program - Name of Victim
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1192
Title
Family Law - Child Support - Custody and Visitation Determinations
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1196 (SB0832)
Title
Commission on the Long-Term Care Medical Assistance Program Eligibility Determination Process
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1201 (SB0830)
Title
Health Occupations - Professional Counselors and Therapists - Provisional Licenses
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB1290 /CH0309
Title
Medicaid Managed Care Organizations - Pharmacy Networks - Plan
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HJ0008 (SJ0003)
Title
Honoring the Surviving Human Trafficking Victims of Asia and the Pacific Islands During World War II
Sponsorship Type
Co-Sponsor
2 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0368 /CH0360 (SB0214)
Title
Civil Actions - Immunity From Liability - Emergency Medical Care for Drug Overdose
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Committee
4 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0067 /CH0058 (SB0220)
Title
General Assembly - Mandated Reports by State Agencies
Sponsorship Type
By Request - Other
6 2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)
HB0405 (SB0374/CH0165)
Title
Maryland False Claims Act
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
HB0580 /CH0437 (SB0198) Health Care Disparities, Cultural and Linguistic Competency, and Health Literacy - Recommended Courses Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 437
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0629 (SB0575/CH0368) Health Occupations - Alcohol and Drug Counselors - Qualifications and Practice Limitations Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
3/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0650 (SB0281) Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Maryland's Behavioral Health System Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0658 (SB0344/CH0342) Public Health - Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0682 Municipalities - Charter Amendments - Referendum and Signatures Required for Petitions Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0716 /CH0269 (SB0347) Health Occupations - Prescriber-Pharmacist Agreements and Therapy Management Contracts Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 269
Health and Government Operations
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0726 Sales and Use Tax - Online Sales Presumption Primary 1 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0858 (SB0141) Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Former Foster Care Adolescents - Dental Care Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0909 (SB0582/CH0315) Pilot Program for Small Business Development by Ex-Offenders Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Economic Matters
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0944 (SB0539) Patient Referrals - Oncologists - Radiation Therapy Services and Nondiagnostic Computer Tomography Scan Services Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0945 (SB0626/CH0044) Registered Nurses - Local Health Departments - Requirements for Personally Preparing and Dispensing Drugs and Devices Primary 1 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0947 /CH0467 (SB0251) Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board - School Counselors - Certification Renewal Requirement (Lauryn's Law) Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 467
Ways and Means
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0979 (SB0580) State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners and State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Dry Needling - Registration Requirements Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1026 (SB0318) Community Mental Health Services - Telemental Health Services - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Primary 1 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB1080 /CH0116 (SB0576) 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System - Multiple-Line Telephone Systems - Direct Dial (Kari's Law) Primary 1 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116
Health and Government Operations
3/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1084 (SB0581) Business and Economic Development - Maryland Design Excellence Commission Primary 1 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1221 Maryland Affordable Housing Trust - Award Criteria - Preference for Multijurisdictional Applicants Primary 1 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB0005 /CH0056 (SB0467) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Newborn Screening Program Fund - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 56
Health and Government Operations
2/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0009 /CH0393 (SB0105) Maryland Licensure of Direct-Entry Midwives Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 393
Health and Government Operations
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0042 (SB0527) Fair Employment Preservation Act of 2015 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0045 General Provisions - Commemorative Days - National Healthcare Decisions Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/04/2015 - 3:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0056 (SB0152) Tanning Devices - Use by Minors - Prohibition Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0065 (SB0224) Education - Maintenance of Effort - Lease Payment Exclusion Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:15 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/05/2015 - 2:15 PM
HB0083 (SB0444/CH0350) Public Records - Inspection Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/20/2015 - 12:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0094 (SB0051/CH0145) Commission on African American History and Culture - Duties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Health and Government Operations
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Rules
HB0122 Task Force to Study the Impact of State and Local Taxes on Small Businesses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0124 (SB0651/CH0374) Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Conviction of a Crime That Is No Longer a Crime Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Judiciary
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0129 (SB0030/CH0003) Procurement - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Participation - Award of Contracts Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0158 /CH0403 (SB0243) State Personnel and Procurement - Service Contracts - Reporting and Audit Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 403
Appropriations
2/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0166 (SB0310) Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0181 (SB0069/CH0005) State Board of Pharmacy - Sterile Compounding - Compliance by Nonresident Pharmacies and Repeal of Permit Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0215 (SB0183/CH0477) Education - Geographic Cost of Education - Requirement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0218 Election Law - Days of Early Voting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Ways and Means
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0226 (SB0311) Election Law - Casting of Ballot by Mail - Public Communications Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0229 (SB0604/CH0043) Human Relations - Employment Discrimination - Protection for Interns Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0230 /CH0079 (SB0092) Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers - Repeal of Termination Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 79
Health and Government Operations
2/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0231 (SB0110/CH0013) Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services - Definition Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0240 (SB0389) State Individual Income Tax - Rate Changes Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0243 /CH0344 (SB0350/CH0343) Procurement - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Participation Goal Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 344
Health and Government Operations
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0304 /CH0314 (SB0652) Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 314
Judiciary
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0340 /CH0241 (SB0889) General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Thurgood Marshall Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241
Health and Government Operations
2/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0344 (SB0390) Education - Due Process Hearings for Children With Disabilities - Burden of Proof Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0346 /CH0414 Court Personnel - Altering References from Master to Magistrate Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414
Judiciary
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0357 Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0373 Real Property - Candidates and Campaign Volunteers - Access to Private Residential Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0374 (SB0168) Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Marijuana Possession Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0375 /CH0417 (SB0403) Education - Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0376 Electric Companies - Vegetation Management - Local Law, Rule, or Regulation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0377 (SB0373) Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Revisions (Maryland Clean Energy Advancement Act of 2015) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
2/20/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0382 /CH0244 Sexual Assault Survivors' Right to Know Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244
Judiciary
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0385 (SB0040) Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 12:30 p.m.
Economic Matters
2/13/2015 - 12:30 PM
HB0390 /CH0418 (SB0270) Protective Order and Peace Order Petitions - Maryland Residents Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 418
Judiciary
2/27/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0397 Commercial Bail Data Analysis Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0444 Homeless Expenditures Accountability Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Appropriations
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0449 /CH0481 (SB0409/CH0480) Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing - Regulations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 481
Environment and Transportation
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0450 (SB0371/CH0028) State Highway Administration - Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Areas Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Environment and Transportation
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0453 Public Utilities - Telephone Service - Battery for Backup Power Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0458 Environment - Exploration and Production Waste and Waste From Hydraulic Fracturing Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0489 /CH0425 (SB0007) Electronic Cigarettes - Sale to Minors - Components, Supplies, and Enforcement Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425
Economic Matters
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
Finance
HB0490 /CH0251 Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Miscellaneous Revisions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0491 Office of Cemetery Oversight - Conservation Cemeteries - Perpetual Care Trust Fund Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/07/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0503 (SB0078) Rape Survivor Family Protection Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
2/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0508 Gas and Electricity - Analog Meters - Purchase and Installation Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0516 (SB0009) Gas and Electricity - Smart Meters - Customer Rights and Required Reports Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0541 /CH0431 Public Service Commission - Attachments to Utility Poles - Study Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 431
Economic Matters
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0550 State Aid - Business Transparency and Financial Disclosure Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0562 /CH0434 (SB0869) Health Insurance - Ambulance Service Providers - Direct Reimbursement - Repeal of Termination Date Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 434
Health and Government Operations
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0572 (SB0400) State Government - Commemorative Months - Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/16/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0574 (SB0449/CH0034) State Board of Physicians - Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Allied Health Practitioners - Licensure Requirements Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0591 /CH0098 (SB0001) Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Refills of Prescriptions During State of Emergency Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98
Health and Government Operations
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0592 (SB0415/CH0348) State Donor Registry - Information and Methods of Registration - Clerks of Circuit Courts, Registers of Wills, and Motor Vehicle Administration (Enhancing Organ Donation Rates Act) Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0595 (SB0529) Special Elections for United States Senate Vacancies Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0619 Income Tax Credit - Flexible Workweek Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0623 (SB0418/CH0030) Estates - Modified Administration - Final Report and Distribution - Extension Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0624 /CH0443 Estates and Trusts - Funeral Expenses Allowance - Modified Administration Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 443
Health and Government Operations
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0625 (SB0428) Maryland Trust Act - Revocable Trusts - Partial Revocation by Divorce or Annulment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0641 (SB0487) Family Child Care - Registration Requirements for Participants in Maryland Child Care Subsidy Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0657 /CH0447 (SB0346) Pharmacists - Scope of Practice - Administration of Drugs Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 447
Health and Government Operations
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0660 (SB0450/CH0035) Health Insurance - Expense Reimbursement Claims Forms - Methods for Submission Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0661 (SB0861) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Birth Registrations - Notice of Placement of Security Freezes Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB0662 (SB0157/CH0327) Consultation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders - Consent by Minors Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB0666 /CH0100 (SB0417) Maryland Trust Act - Revocable Trusts - Creditors' Claims - Limitations Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 100
Health and Government Operations
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0668 Education - Due Process Hearings for Children With Disabilities - Attorney's Fees Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0674 /CH0266 (SB0852) Public Information Act - List of Contact Information for Governmental Unit Representatives Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266
Health and Government Operations
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0678 (SB0478) General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Criminal Justice Policy Impact Statements Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0683 Health Occupations - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Services and Computed Tomography Scan Services - Patient Referrals Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0698 Reorganization of State Procurement Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0703 /CH0450 Estates and Trusts - Maryland Trust Act - Incapacity Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450
Health and Government Operations
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0718 State Personnel - Innovative Idea Awards Program - Additional Cash Awards Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0727 Anne Arundel County Board of Education - Wireless Telecommunications Towers - Moratorium and Report Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means
Ways and Means
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0730 Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0739 (SB0074/CH0006) Task Force to Study Maternal Mental Health Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0743 Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Course - Renewal Application Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0745 (SB0516/CH0356) Public Health - Overdose Response Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0749 (SB0817) Higher Education - Sexual Assault Policies - Reporting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Appropriations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0751 Health - Food Allergy Awareness Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
HB0754 Sexual Assault - Survivors' Right to Know - DNA Analysis of Kit Evidence Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/24/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0755 /CH0136 (SB0695/CH0135) General Provisions - Public Information Act - Enforcement, Fees, and Exemptions Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136
Health and Government Operations
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0761 Criminal Law - Cyberstalking - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Judiciary
2/27/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0788 (SB0669) Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Orphans and Foster Care Recipients Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0818 Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Lane Changes Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/05/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0825 Public Safety - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Portable Generators Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Environment and Transportation
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0843 (SB0494) Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program Tax Credit - Maximum Contributions Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0844 /CH0106 Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority - Small Business Surety Bond Program Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 106
Economic Matters
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0850 (SB0448) Congressional Districts - Standards and Process Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0852 /CH0460 Human Resources - Homeless Shelters - Best Practices and Models Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 460
Appropriations
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/07/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0859 /CH0108 (SB0437) Nonprofit Health Service Plans - Hearing and Order - Impact of Law or Regulatory Action by Another State Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 108
Health and Government Operations
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0871 /CH0462 State Board of Individual Tax Preparers - Expiration and Surrender of Registrations and Civil and Criminal Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 462
Economic Matters
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
3/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0876 Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Uniform Standards of Operation and Care (Animal Shelter Standards Act of 2015) Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Environment and Transportation
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0886 (SB0533) Bay Tax Equity Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0887 (SB0606/CH0372) Health Insurance - Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Analgesic Drug Products - Coverage Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
3/04/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/07/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0896 /CH0464 (SB0607) Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/07/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0917 /CH0287 (SB0716) Motor Vehicles - Checkpoints - Prohibition on Targeting Motorcycles Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 287
Environment and Transportation
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0918 (SB0727) Public Safety - Motorcycle Profiling - Training Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/17/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0919 /CH0288 (SB0551) Land Use - Plans - Development and Adoption Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 288
Environment and Transportation
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0949 (SB0471) Task Force to Study the Provision of Health Care Coverage to Uninsured Marylanders Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0952 Public Health - Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals - Information and Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0969 (SB0688) Labor and Employment - Fair Scheduling Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0971 Public Health - Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes Partnership Fund Co-Sponsor 2 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Health and Government Operations
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
3/31/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0978 /CH0112 HIV Testing - Informed Consent and Pretest Requirements - Modification Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0980 (SB0340) Election Law - Voting Rights - Ex-Felons Co-Sponsor 2 2 Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 6 of 2016
Ways and Means
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB0984 (SB0512) Hepatitis C - Opportunity for Testing and Follow-Up Health Care Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0987 (SB0693) Environment - Ambient Air Quality Control - Cumulative Air Impact Analysis Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB0999 /CH0468 (SB0723) Certified Nurse Practitioners - Authority to Practice Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 468
Health and Government Operations
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1006 (SB0572) Hospitals - Designation of Caregivers Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1010 (SB0586) Health Insurance - Federal and State Mental Health and Addiction Parity Laws - Report on Compliance Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
2/26/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1019 (SB0532) Farmers' Rights Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Environment and Transportation
HB1021 (SB0676) Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Death with Dignity Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)
Health and Government Operations
3/06/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judiciary
HB1024 Public Safety - Renewal of Handgun Permits - Fingerprinting Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1027 Labor and Employment - Overwork Prohibition Act Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1030 2-1-1 Maryland - Procurement of Services to Operate a Public Information Telephone Line or Hotline Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Health and Government Operations
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1047 Enterprise Zone Income Tax Credit - Economically Disadvantaged Individuals - Qualified Ex-Felons Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1049 Voter Registration Act of 2015 Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1051 (SB0424) Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/10/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1064 Election Law - Audits of Election Results Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
3/11/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1067 Public Service Commission - Membership - Selection and Term Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Economic Matters
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1081 Education - Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Ways and Means
3/13/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
4/01/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1090 (SB0742) Public Health - Restaurants - Meals for Children Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Economic Matters
3/03/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1116 Public Schools - Student Suicide Intervention - Required Procedures Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1118 /CH0001 (SB0080/CH0002) General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1
Health and Government Operations
3/12/2015 - 1:00 PM
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB1130 Vehicle Laws - Driving Without a License or While License is Suspended - Penalties Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the Senate - Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/18/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
4/07/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1145 (SB0903) State Board of Tree Experts - Establishment Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1161 /CH0388 Ethan Saylor Alliance for Self-Advocates as Educators Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388
Health and Government Operations
4/09/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
HB1186 Domestic Violence - Confidentiality Program - Name of Victim Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Judiciary
3/19/2015 - 1:00 PM
HB1192 Family Law - Child Support - Custody and Visitation Determinations Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1196 (SB0832) Commission on the Long-Term Care Medical Assistance Program Eligibility Determination Process Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1201 (SB0830) Health Occupations - Professional Counselors and Therapists - Provisional Licenses Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rules and Executive Nominations
HB1290 /CH0309 Medicaid Managed Care Organizations - Pharmacy Networks - Plan Co-Sponsor 2 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
Health and Government Operations
4/02/2015 - 1:00 PM
Finance
4/13/2015 - 9:00 AM
Budget and Taxation
HJ0008 (SJ0003) Honoring the Surviving Human Trafficking Victims of Asia and the Pacific Islands During World War II Co-Sponsor 2 2 In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 3:00 p.m.
Rules and Executive Nominations
3/30/2015 - 3:00 PM
HB0368 /CH0360 (SB0214) Civil Actions - Immunity From Liability - Emergency Medical Care for Drug Overdose By Request - Committee 4 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 360
Judiciary
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
HB0067 /CH0058 (SB0220) General Assembly - Mandated Reports by State Agencies By Request - Other 6 2 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 58
Health and Government Operations
2/04/2015 - 3:00 PM
Rules
HB0405 (SB0374/CH0165) Maryland False Claims Act By Request - Other 6 2 Veto sustained (0-141)
Judiciary
2/25/2015 - 1:00 PM
Judicial Proceedings
Denotes enacted legislation
Pena-Melnyk, Joseline A.
Tenure
First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
Current Assignments
2007- Health and Government Operations Committee
2007- Government Operations & Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
2015 Chair, Public Health & Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operation Committee
2014 Joint Oversight Committee on the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
2007- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.
2007- Women Legislators of Maryland
2015 Regional Revitalization Work Group
2015 Chair, Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus
2015 Public Safety and Policing Workgroup
2015 Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders
Past House Service
House Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2011-2014; Public Health and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2014.
Public Service
Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, 2015-; Governor's Commission to Reform Maryland's Pretrial System, 2014; Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council, 2013-; Chair, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2011-2012; Governor's Wellmobile Program Advisory Board, 2011-; Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health, Education, and Social Services by State Agencies (House Co-Chair 2009-2010), 2009-2012; 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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