Legislation
Delegate Shane E. Pendergrass
- District
- 13
- County
- Howard
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Health and Government Operations Committee (Chair)
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
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Health and Government Operations Committee (Chair)
- Annapolis Info
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241 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3139 | 301-858-3139
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3139
Fax 410-841-3409 | 301-858-3409
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241 House Office Building
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241 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3139 | 301-858-3139
Fax 410-841-3409 | 301-858-3409
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241 House Office Building
- Contact
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shane.pendergrass@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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| HB0643 (SB0701) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
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| HB0959 /CH0620 (SB0872/CH0621) | Health Insurance - Consumer Protections | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 620 |
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| HB1100 /CH0425 | Prescription Drug Affordability Board – Meetings, Legal Advisor, Reports, and Technical Changes | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 425 |
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| HB1150 /CH0434 | State Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Maryland Competitive Pharmacy Benefits Manager Marketplace Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 434 |
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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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| 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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| HB0123 /CH0067 (SB0217) | Labor and Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 67 |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| HB0323 (SB0591) | Criminal Procedure - Petition to Modify or Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB0405 | State House Trust - Lawyer's Mall - Thurgood Marshall Memorial Statues | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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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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| HB0432 (SB0423) | Maryland Transit Administration – Conversion to Zero–Emission Buses (Zero–Emission Bus Transition Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation |
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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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| 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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| HB0561 (SB0315) | Electric Industry - Community Choice Energy - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| HB0837 /CH0337 | Public Health - Maternal Mortality and Morbidity - Implicit Bias Training and Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 337 |
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| HB0838 | Unregulated Space in Hospital Operating Suites Pilot Project Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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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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| 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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| HB0870 /CH0352 | Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission – Compassionate Use Fund – Revisions (The Fakiza Rahman Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 352 |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| HB1066 (SB0761) | Income Tax - 529 College Investment Plans - Elementary and Secondary Education Expenses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 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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| 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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| HB1121 | Maryland Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Registry and Referral System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 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 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 429 |
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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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| HB1231 (SB0949) | Family Law – Authorization for a Minor to Marry | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1254 | State Retirement and Pension System - Investment Management Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 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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| HB1306 (SB0629) | Natural Resources - SAV Protection Zones and Hydraulic Clam Dredges (Aquatic Habitat Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| HB1486 (SB0752) | Public Health – Non–Controlled Substance Prescription Record System Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 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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| 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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| HB1545 (SB0887) | Electric Generation - Transition From Fossil Fuels - Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rate and Transition Account | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1571 /CH0490 (SB0938/CH0489) | Hospitals - Changes in Status - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 490 |
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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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| 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, 1994. Member of the House since 1995.
- Current Assignments
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- 2017 Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2007- House Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations
- 2007- Legislative Policy Committee
- 1995- Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2019 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, Associate Member
- Past House Service
- House Chair, Workgroup on Death with Dignity, 2015; Joint Oversight Committee on the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, 2014-2017; Vice Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2017; Chair, Insurance Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2005-2017; Estates & Trusts Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2015-2017; Deputy Majority Leader, 2007; Health Facilities and Occupations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2015; Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2006; 2011- House Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing, 2011-2014; Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review, 2003-2006; Chair, Health Occupations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2005; Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2003-2005; Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing, 2003-2005; Health Insurance Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2003-2004; Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2003-2004; Joint Technology Oversight Committee, 2000-2003; Vice Chair, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 1999-2002; Health Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 1996-2002; Economic Matters Committee, 1995-2002; Workers' Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 1995-1996.
- Public Service
- Joint Legislative Task Force on Small-Group Market Health Insurance, 2005-2007; Task Force to Study Electronic Health Records, 2005-2007; Chair, Howard County Delegation, 2005-2007, 1997-2000; Health Information Technology Champions (HITCH), National Conference of State Legislatures, 2006-; Health Chairs Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-; Medical Malpractice Insurance Workgroup, 2004; Task Force on Access to Mental Health Services, 2003-2004; State Advisory Council on Pain Management, 2003; Health Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2002-; Commerce and Communications Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 1995-2002; Endorsement Committee, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2001-; State Commission on Neighborhoods, 1995-1996; Women's Legislative Network, National Conference of State Legislatures, 1995-; County Council, Howard County, 1986-1994; Chair, County Council, Howard County, 1993, 1990, 1989.
- Memberships
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, 2005-; Milbank Foundation, 2003-.
- Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, Howard County NAACP Youth Council, 2009; Outstanding Conservation Award, Audubon Society of Central Maryland, 2009; The Ruth Keeton Award for Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Howard County, Howard County Women's Bar Association, 2007; Advocacy Award, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, 2006; Legislative Sponsor Award, Maryland Children's Action Network, 2006, 2005; Maryland's Top 100 Women, Daily Record, 2005; Eugene McCreary Award, Maryland Optometric Association, 2005; Outstanding Conservationist of , Audubon Society of Central Maryland, 2004; 100% Environmental Record Award, Maryland League of Conservation Voters, 1994-2004; Senator James Clark Award for Distinguished Public Service to the People of Columbia, Howard County Democratic Party, 2003; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Cares, 2002; Conservationist of the Year, Audubon Society of Central Maryland, 2001; Outstanding Individual Award, The Arc of Howard County, 2000; Tera Partner Award for Spearheading Creation of Howard County Technology Incubator, Center for Business and Technology Development, 2000.
- Biographical Information
- Born in Los Angeles, California; University of Illinois, B.F.A., (fine arts), cum laude, 1973, M.A. (fine arts), 1974; Art Instructor, Aurora University, 1974-1975; Art Therapist, Children's Unit, Edgemont Hospital, 1977; Program Coordinator, Edgemont Hospital, 1978; Art Teacher, Severn School, 1974-1975; Howard County Council, 1986-1994; Married; two children.
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