Legislation
Delegate Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk
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- 21
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- Prince George's and Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Health and Government Operations Committee (Vice Chair)
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
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Health and Government Operations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Annapolis Info
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241 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3502 | 301-858-3502
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3502
Fax 410-841-3342 | 301-858-3342
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241 House Office Building
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P.O. Box 1251
College Park, MD 20741 -
Phone 410-841-3502 | 301-213-3604
Fax 410-841-3342
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P.O. Box 1251
- Contact
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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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| HB0187 /CH0098 (SB0329/CH0099) | Public Institutions of Higher Education - Outbreak Response Plan (Olivia's Law) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 98 |
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| HB0195 | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Health Benefits - Required Participation in the Individual Exchange by Carriers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0196 /CH0105 (SB0124/CH0104) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange – Assessment Applicability and Report on State–Based Individual Market Health Insurance Subsidies | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 105 |
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| HB0388 | Criminal Procedure - Civil Immigration Enforcement - Restrictions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0400 | Tax - General - Vaping Product Tax | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0837 /CH0337 | Public Health - Maternal Mortality and Morbidity - Implicit Bias Training and Study | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 337 |
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| HB0870 /CH0352 | Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission – Compassionate Use Fund – Revisions (The Fakiza Rahman Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 352 |
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| HB1121 | Maryland Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Registry and Referral System | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB1122 /CH0429 (SB0588) | State Government – Protection of Personally Identifiable Information – Public Institutions of Higher Education | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 429 |
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| HB1571 /CH0490 (SB0938/CH0489) | Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 490 |
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| HB1635 (SB1062) | Maryland Department of Health - Birth Registration - Gestational Carriers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled (Judiciary) and Hearing canceled (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1637 | Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Reporting and Sunset Extension | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| HJ0007 (SJ0001/JR0001) | 2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0010 (SB0044) | Public Buildings - Changing Facilities - Personal Care for Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0012 /CH0023 (SB0341/CH0024) | Department of Veterans Affairs - Homes for Veterans - Veterans of Uniformed Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 23 |
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| HB0030 (SB0471) | Condominiums – Disclosures to Unit Owners and Prohibited Provisions in Instruments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0072 (SB0123) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Video Streaming and Archiving - Open Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0106 /CH0602 (SB0439/CH0603) | Health Occupations - Morticians and Funeral Directors - Apprenticeships | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 602 |
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| HB0141 /CH0073 (SB0186/CH0074) | Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation Act - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 73 |
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| HB0192 (SB0299) | Department of General Services - Energy-Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0194 /CH0102 (SB0285/CH0103) | State Highway Administration - Highway Work Permits - Pedestrian Access (Pedestrian Access Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 102 |
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| HB0203 (SB0614) | Community Parks and Playgrounds Program - Baltimore County and Howard County - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0205 (SB0105) | Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project - Requirements and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0208 | Public Schools - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0213 (SB0653) | Criminal Procedure - Probation Before Judgment - Facts Justifying a Finding of Guilt and Suspension of Sentence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0214 (SB0658) | Higher Education - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants (Graduate Assistant Collective Bargaining Fairness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0222 | Income Tax Rates - Capital Gains Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0223 | End Ineffective Business Subsidies Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0224 (SB0263) | Opportunity Zone Tax Deduction Reform Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0229 (SB0300) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0235 (SB0120) | State Government - Department of Information Technology - Cybersecurity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0243 (SB0483) | Cemeteries - Perpetual Care - Distribution From Perpetual Care Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0286 /CH0154 | Public Health - Maternal Mortality Review Program - Stakeholders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 154 |
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| HB0289 | Evidence - Testimony by Spouse - Violation of Protective Order | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0292 (SB0229) | Toll Roads, Highways, and Bridges - County Government Consent Requirement - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0295 | Corporate Income Tax - Combined Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0304 /CH0160 | Consumer Protection - Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices - Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 160 |
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| HB0312 (SB0473) | Discrimination in Employment - Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0313 (SB0442/CH0553) | Minority Business Enterprise Program – Public–Private Partnerships, Offshore Wind Projects, and Video Lottery Terminals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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| HB0332 /CH0172 (SB0441/CH0173) | Mental Health – Confidentiality of Medical Records and Emergency Facilities List | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 172 |
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| HB0397 (SB0803) | Public Ethics - Legislative Unit - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0403 (SB0903) | Immigration Enforcement - Public Schools, Hospitals, and Courthouses - Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0405 | State House Trust - Lawyer's Mall - Thurgood Marshall Memorial Statues | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0406 (SB0627) | Crimes - Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0409 /CH0198 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Participation of School-Based Health Centers - Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 198 |
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| HB0412 | Purse Dedication Account - Maryland Horse Industry Fund - Retired Racehorses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0416 | Medical Cannabis - Medical Cannabis Business Development Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0439 (SB0216) | Income Tax - Carried Interest - Additional Tax | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0447 (SB0475/CH0560) | Health Insurance - Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders - Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (45-0) |
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| HB0448 /CH0015 (SB0402/CH0016) | Health Care Practitioners – Telehealth and Shortage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 15 |
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| HB0455 /CH0211 (SB0334/CH0212) | Health Insurance - Mental Health Benefits and Substance Use Disorder Benefits - Reports on Nonquantitative Treatment Limitations and Data | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 211 |
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| HB0464 (SB0990) | Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Services Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0488 (SB0554) | Crimes – Mitigation – Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Gender Identity, or Sexual Orientation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0503 /CH0224 (SB0391/CH0225) | Primary and Secondary Schools - Dependent Children of Service Members - Enrollment and Documentation Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 224 |
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| HB0506 /CH0228 (SB0458/CH0227) | Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Military Personnel, Spouses, and Dependents - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 228 |
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| HB0543 /CH0239 (SB0151/CH0240) | Estates and Trusts - Closed Estates - Subsequent Discovery of Check | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 239 |
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| HB0547 /CH0247 (SB0455/CH0248) | Health - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 247 |
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| HB0551 (SB0692/CH0575) | Health Occupations - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0559 (SB0452) | Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0575 | Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0583 /CH0264 (SB0782) | State Procurement - Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 264 |
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| HB0586 (SB1008) | Public Safety - Criminal History Records Check - Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, and Ambulance Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0609 (SB0963) | Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Health | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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| HB0617 /CH0624 (SB0604/CH0625) | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Medical Cannabis - Policy for Administration During School Hours and Events (Connor and Raina's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 624 |
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| HB0619 /CH0276 | Environment – Use of Fire–Fighting Foam and PFAS Chemicals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 276 |
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| HB0624 (SB0593) | Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0631 /CH0279 (SB0444/CH0280) | State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators – Board Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 279 |
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| HB0636 (SB0646) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0643 (SB0701) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
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| HB0652 /CH0614 (SB0931/CH0615) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance – Specialty Drugs – Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 614 |
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| HB0656 (SB0545) | Pharmacists – Administration of Self–Administered Medications and Maintenance Injectable Medications (The Christopher King Access to Treatment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs and Finance |
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| HB0660 (SB0934) | Baltimore City and Prince George's County - Lifeline Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Economic Matters |
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| HB0677 (SB0850) | Correctional Services - Immigration Detention - Prohibition (Dignity Not Detention Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0691 (SB0576/CH0568) | Health Occupations - Nurse Practitioners - Certifications of Competency and Incapacity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0703 | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights - Employment Discrimination - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0706 | Commission on LGBTQ Affairs - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0717 (SB0514) | Public Information Act - Required Denials - Distribution Lists | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0728 (SB1007) | Employment Discrimination – Time for Filing Complaints | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0732 | Taxation – Tobacco Tax, Sales and Use Tax, and Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0746 | Mobile Laundry for the Homeless Pilot Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0749 /CH0311 | Health Occupations - Dental Hygienists - Authority to Prescribe and Administer Medication | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 311 |
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| HB0764 | Criminal Law - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Sexual Activity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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| HB0765 | Maryland Tax Revision Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0766 (SB0700/CH0642) | Property Tax Credit - Disabled Military Personnel and Surviving Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0772 (SB0478) | Maryland Green Purchasing Committee – Food and Beverage Procurement – Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0781 /CH0324 (SB0988/CH0325) | Health Insurance - In Vitro Fertilization - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 324 |
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| HB0817 /CH0333 (SB0720) | Regulations Affecting Small Businesses - Certification of Comparable Local Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 333 |
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| HB0818 | Redistricting and Apportionment - Population Count - Citizenship Status | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0839 (SB0539) | Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0847 /CH0341 | State Coordinator for Autism Strategy and Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 341 |
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| HB0849 | Insurance - Rate Effectiveness and People's Insurance Counsel Division | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0852 /CH0343 (SB0661/CH0344) | Health Insurance – Prostate Cancer Screening Services – Prohibiting Cost–Sharing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 343 |
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| HB0905 | Prescription Drug Benefits - Use of Real-Time Benefit Check Technology | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0910 (SB0958) | Criminal Law - Untraceable Firearms | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0912 (SB0638) | Maryland Child Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0917 /CH0367 (SB0606/CH0368) | Criminal Law - Hate Crimes - Basis (2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins, III's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 367 |
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| HB0935 /CH0377 (SB0728/CH0378) | Health Facilities - Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities - Administration of Anesthesia | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 377 |
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| HB0936 | Health Occupations – Advanced Practice Registered Nurses – Delegation of Tasks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0937 | Naturopathic Doctors - Formulary Council Membership, Formulary Content, and Scope of Practice | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0939 /CH0379 (SB0174/CH0380) | State Board of Dental Examiners - Practice of Dentistry - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 379 |
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| HB0947 /CH0385 (SB0169/CH0386) | Health Occupations - Violations of the Maryland Dentistry Act - Penalties and Cease and Desist Orders | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 385 |
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| HB0959 /CH0620 (SB0872/CH0621) | Health Insurance - Consumer Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 620 |
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| HB0978 /CH0399 (SB0915/CH0398) | Maryland Insurance Administration - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations - Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 399 |
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| HB0979 | Correctional Services – Inmate Cost–of–Living Report – Maryland Correctional Enterprises Diversity Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0982 (SB0740) | Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1052 | University System of Maryland - Contaminants in Campus Buildings - Review, Monitoring, and Remediation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1057 (SB0856) | Higher Education - Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Comparability and Competitiveness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1065 | Public Service Companies and Contractors - Customer Protection - Personal Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1079 | Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1090 (SB1066) | Law Enforcement – Complaints and Investigations and Use of Force (Anton’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1100 /CH0425 | Prescription Drug Affordability Board – Meetings, Legal Advisor, Reports, and Technical Changes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 425 |
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| HB1112 (SB0416) | Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1114 | Child Custody and Visitation - Best Interest of the Child - Factors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1119 | Pharmacists – Required Notification and Authorized Substitution – Lower–Cost Drug or Device Product | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Reassigned to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1125 (SB0613) | Public Financing Act – Candidate and Matching Fund Revisions (Maryland Fair Elections Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1147 (SB0401) | Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Single-Occupancy Public Restrooms - Availability (The Accessible to All Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1150 /CH0434 | State Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Maryland Competitive Pharmacy Benefits Manager Marketplace Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 434 |
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| HB1163 (SB0642) | Home- and Community-Based Waiver Services - Alterations and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1169 /CH0436 (SB0774/CH0437) | Health Services Cost Review Commission – Community Benefits – Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 436 |
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| HB1201 | State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1212 | Department of the Environment, Department of Transportation, and State Highway Administration - Permits With Impact Studies - Hearings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1233 | State Vehicle Fleet - Conversion to Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1249 | I-495 and I-270 Public-Private Partnership - Partnership Agreement - Requirements (Maryland State Department of Transportation Promises Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (97-36) |
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| HB1251 | Criminal Procedure - Attorney General - Independent Investigation of Law Enforcement-Involved Death | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1255 | Education – Bilingual Learner Prekindergarten Grant Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1257 (SB0816) | Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers (Firearms Dealers' Safety Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1273 /CH0452 | Health Insurance – Audits of Pharmacies or Pharmacists – Authorization to Withdraw and Resubmit Claims | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 452 |
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| HB1279 | Pharmacists - Refills of Prescriptions - Dispensing Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Reassigned to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1307 /CH0455 (SB1017) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers – Credentialing and Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 455 |
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| HB1444 /CH0473 (SB0531/CH0474) | Discrimination - Definition of Race - Hair Texture and Hairstyles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 473 |
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| HB1470 (SB0454) | First Responders - Mandatory Mental Health Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1482 | Military Department – Study on Assisting Active Duty Service Members With State Law and Regulatory Compliance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1488 (SB0985) | Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program and Certified Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1539 /CH0484 (SB0630/CH0485) | Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 484 |
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| HB1540 (SB1067) | Environment - Mold Inspections - Standards, Reporting, and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1543 (SB0912) | Environment – Climate Crisis and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1547 | Environment - Synthetic Turf and Turf Infill - Producer Responsibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1564 /CH0488 | Public Health - Emergency Evaluations - Duties of Peace Officers and Emergency Facilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 488 |
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| HB1568 (SB0943) | Labor and Employment - Health Care Facilities - Workplace Safety (Safe Care Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HJ0001 | Declaration of a Climate Emergency and Implementation of a Climate Mobilization Effort | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| HB0340 (SB0274) | State Government - Protection of Information - Revisions (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0280 /CH0149 (SB0234/CH0150) | Vehicle Laws - Suspension of Driver's License or Registration - Unpaid Citations or Judgments | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 149 |
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| HB0334 (SB0262) | Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1095 (SB0669) | Public Health - Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Fund | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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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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- 2019 Vice Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (Member 2007-)
- 2020 Government Operations and Health Facilities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2015 Chair, Public Health & Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operation Committee
- 2017 House Chair, Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission
- 2015 Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders
- 2019 Vice Chair, Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus (Chair 2015-2017, Secretary, 2017-2018, Member 2015)
- 2007- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.
- 2007- Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2016 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past House Service
- Opioid Workgroup, 2018; Chair, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Workgroup, 2018; Punitive Damages Workgroup, 2016-2017; Government Operations & Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2014-2017; Government Operations and Estates and Trusts Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2017-2019; Joint Oversight Committee on the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, 2014-2017; Public Safety and Policing Workgroup, 2015-2016; 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; Regional Revitalization Work Group, 2015-2019.
- 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, 2013-2016; 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
- Maryland Military Installation Caucus, 2017-; 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
- Maryland's Top 100 Women, The Daily Record, 2018, 2015; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2017; 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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