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Senator Douglas J. J. Peters

District

County

Prince George's

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120 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone 410-841-3631 | 301-858-3631
Toll-free in MD
Fax 301-858-3174

Interim Info

120 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone 301-858-3631
Fax 301-858-3174

Contact

douglas.peters@senate.state.md.us

Party

Democrat

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Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0487 (HB1006) Title Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Emergency Operations Center Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0488 (HB0688) Title Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Senior Center Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0489 (HB0559) Title Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Boys and Girls Club Sports Park Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0753 (HB1153) Title Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Liberty Sports Park Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0754 (HB1144) Title Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Volunteer Fire Department Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0755 /CH0340 Title Credit Regulation - Escrow Accounts - Water and Sewer Facilities Assessments Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0756 (HB1195) Title Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Maryland Intergenerational Family Life Center Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0757 Title Nursing Facilities - Quality Assessment - Exemption for State Veterans Home Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0845 (HB0717) Title Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Montpelier Community Pool Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0994 (HB1541) Title Disclosure of Tax Benefits - Nonprofit Hospitals Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0995 Title Corporate Income Tax - Single Sales Factor Apportionment Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0996 /CH0573 Title Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Retirement Income (Hometown Heroes and Veterans Act of 2018) Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0997 Title Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Perpetual Conservation Easements Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0998 Title State Department of Education - REAL School Gardens Pilot Program - Established Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0999 /CH0594 Title Recordation Tax - Exemptions Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB1000 Title Funeral Directors, Morticians, and Crematory Operators - Disposition of Body by Cremation - Requirement and Liability Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB1001 /CH0596 Title Employee Benefits – State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program and Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB1090 /CH0341 Title Corporate Income Tax - Single Sales Factor Apportionment Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB1154 /CH0595 (HB1449) Title Income Tax – Film Production Activity Tax Credit – Alterations Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB1202 /CH0597 (HB1786) Title Higher Education - Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship - Establishment Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB1252 /CH0469 Title Employees' and Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems - Reemployment Earnings Limitation Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB1253 (HB1821) Title Program Open Space - Definition of Local Governing Body - Alteration Sponsorship Type Primary
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0002 /CH0003 (HB0001/CH0004) Title Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0020 (HB0616) Title Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Small or Independent Film Entities Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0138 (HB0003/CH0627) Title Environment - U.S. Climate Alliance - Membership Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0184 /CH0575 (HB0365/CH0574) Title Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0252 (HB0450) Title Historically Black Institutions - State Funding - Blount-Rawlings-Britt HBI Comparability Program Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0260 (HB0317) Title State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations (“Slots” for Homeless Veterans Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0261 (HB0976) Title Community Colleges – Vocational Certificates, Apprenticeship Training Programs, and Associate Degrees – Tuition Assistance Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0271 /CH0716 (HB0908/CH0715) Title Health Insurance - Coverage of Fertility Preservation Procedures for Iatrogenic Infertility Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0277 /CH0351 (HB0372/CH0352) Title Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0281 /CH0151 Title Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Membership - Revisions Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0286 /CH0632 Title State Procurement - Information Technology - Nonvisual Access Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0287 Title State Funds - Procurement of Services From Internet Service Providers - Restriction Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0290 /CH0008 (HB0230/CH0768) Title Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal - Legislative Approval Required (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Extension Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0317 (HB0951) Title Higher Education Degree and Job Certification Without Debt Act of 2018 Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0318 /CH0577 (HB1190) Title Income Tax – Standard Deduction – Alteration and Cost–of–Living Adjustments Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0333 Title Election Law - Voting - Ballot Request and Canvassing Procedures Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0341 /CH0180 (HB1118/CH0181) Title Hunting - Required Outerwear - Daylight Fluorescent Pink Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0344 (HB1526) Title Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0350 /CH0417 Title Morgan State University - Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0373 /CH0556 (HB0547/CH0555) Title Education – Head Start Program – Annual Appropriation (The Ulysses Currie Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0377 (HB0512) Title Labor and Employment - Pay Scales and Wage History Information Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0378 Title Military Service Credit - Eligibility Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0379 /CH0564 (HB0430/CH0563) Title Education - Child Care Subsidies - Mandatory Funding Levels Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0380 (HB1358) Title Income Tax Credit - Employers - Eligible Internships Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0381 /CH0334 (HB0392/CH0333) Title Video Lottery Terminal Revenues - Purse Dedication Account - Standardbred Racetrack Operating Loss Assistance Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0383 /CH0336 (HB1622/CH0335) Title Video Lottery Terminals - Minority Business Participation Goals - Sunset Extension Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0385 (HB0282) Title Health Insurance - Coverage for Diagnostic Examinations for Breast Cancer Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) SB0386 /CH0454 Title Maryland Nursing Home Resident Protection Act of 2018 Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor

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Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)	Title	Sponsorship Type	Current Status	Org Committees & Hearings	Opp Committees & Hearings
SB0487 (HB1006)	Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Emergency Operations Center	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 9:00 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
SB0488 (HB0688)	Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Senior Center	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 9:00 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
SB0489 (HB0559)	Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Boys and Girls Club Sports Park	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 9:00 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
SB0753 (HB1153)	Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Liberty Sports Park	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 9:00 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
SB0754 (HB1144)	Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Volunteer Fire Department	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 9:00 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
SB0755 /CH0340	Credit Regulation - Escrow Accounts - Water and Sewer Facilities Assessments	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340	Finance 2/22/2018 - 1:00 PM	Economic Matters 3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0756 (HB1195)	Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Maryland Intergenerational Family Life Center	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 9:00 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
SB0757	Nursing Facilities - Quality Assessment - Exemption for State Veterans Home	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.	Finance 3/01/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0845 (HB0717)	Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Montpelier Community Pool	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 9:00 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 3/10/2018 - 9:00 AM
SB0994 (HB1541)	Disclosure of Tax Benefits - Nonprofit Hospitals	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.	Finance 3/15/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0995	Corporate Income Tax - Single Sales Factor Apportionment	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing canceled	Budget and Taxation
SB0996 /CH0573	Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Retirement Income (Hometown Heroes and Veterans Act of 2018)	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 573	Budget and Taxation 3/14/2018 - 2:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0997	Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Perpetual Conservation Easements	Primary	In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Budget and Taxation 3/14/2018 - 2:00 PM
SB0998	State Department of Education - REAL School Gardens Pilot Program - Established	Primary	In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/07/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0999 /CH0594	Recordation Tax - Exemptions	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 594	Budget and Taxation 3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 4/03/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB1000	Funeral Directors, Morticians, and Crematory Operators - Disposition of Body by Cremation - Requirement and Liability	Primary	In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor	Finance
SB1001 /CH0596	Employee Benefits – State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program and Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 596	Budget and Taxation 3/14/2018 - 2:00 PM Finance	Economic Matters 3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB1090 /CH0341	Corporate Income Tax - Single Sales Factor Apportionment	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341	Budget and Taxation 2/27/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB1154 /CH0595 (HB1449)	Income Tax – Film Production Activity Tax Credit – Alterations	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 595	Budget and Taxation 3/13/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB1202 /CH0597 (HB1786)	Higher Education - Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship - Establishment	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 597	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/14/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB1252 /CH0469	Employees' and Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems - Reemployment Earnings Limitation	Primary	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 469	Budget and Taxation 3/15/2018 - 1:45 PM	Appropriations 3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB1253 (HB1821)	Program Open Space - Definition of Local Governing Body - Alteration	Primary	In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0002 /CH0003 (HB0001/CH0004)	Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act)	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3	Judicial Proceedings 1/11/2018 - 1:15 PM	Judiciary
SB0020 (HB0616)	Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Small or Independent Film Entities	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 1/24 at 2:15 p.m.	Budget and Taxation 1/24/2018 - 2:15 PM
SB0138 (HB0003/CH0627)	Environment - U.S. Climate Alliance - Membership	Co-Sponsor	Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 1/25/2018 - 1:00 PM	Environment and Transportation
SB0184 /CH0575 (HB0365/CH0574)	Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Alteration	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 575	Budget and Taxation 1/30/2018 - 1:30 PM	Ways and Means 3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0252 (HB0450)	Historically Black Institutions - State Funding - Blount-Rawlings-Britt HBI Comparability Program	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:30 p.m.	Budget and Taxation 1/30/2018 - 1:30 PM
SB0260 (HB0317)	State Lottery – Instant Ticket Lottery Machines – Fraternal Organizations (“Slots” for Homeless Veterans Act)	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.	Budget and Taxation 2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0261 (HB0976)	Community Colleges – Vocational Certificates, Apprenticeship Training Programs, and Associate Degrees – Tuition Assistance	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 12:45 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs)	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/07/2018 - 12:45 PM Budget and Taxation
SB0271 /CH0716 (HB0908/CH0715)	Health Insurance - Coverage of Fertility Preservation Procedures for Iatrogenic Infertility	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 716	Finance 2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM	Health and Government Operations 3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0277 /CH0351 (HB0372/CH0352)	Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 351	Budget and Taxation 2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM	Appropriations 4/05/2018 - 2:30 PM Environment and Transportation
SB0281 /CH0151	Maryland Cybersecurity Council - Membership - Revisions	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 1/31/2018 - 2:00 PM	Economic Matters 3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0286 /CH0632	State Procurement - Information Technology - Nonvisual Access	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 632	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM	Health and Government Operations 3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0287	State Funds - Procurement of Services From Internet Service Providers - Restriction	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/02/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0290 /CH0008 (HB0230/CH0768)	Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal - Legislative Approval Required (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Extension Act)	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 8	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/01/2018 - 1:00 PM	Economic Matters
SB0317 (HB0951)	Higher Education Degree and Job Certification Without Debt Act of 2018	Co-Sponsor	In the House - Conference Committee Appointed	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/07/2018 - 12:45 PM Budget and Taxation	Ways and Means 3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM Appropriations
SB0318 /CH0577 (HB1190)	Income Tax – Standard Deduction – Alteration and Cost–of–Living Adjustments	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 577	Budget and Taxation 2/21/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/28/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0333	Election Law - Voting - Ballot Request and Canvassing Procedures	Co-Sponsor	In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (137-0)	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/08/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0341 /CH0180 (HB1118/CH0181)	Hunting - Required Outerwear - Daylight Fluorescent Pink	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 180	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/06/2018 - 1:00 PM	Environment and Transportation
SB0344 (HB1526)	Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act)	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 2/01 at 2:00 p.m.	Judicial Proceedings 2/01/2018 - 2:00 PM
SB0350 /CH0417	Morgan State University - Task Force on Reconciliation and Equity	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 2/07/2018 - 12:45 PM	Appropriations 3/20/2018 - 1:15 PM
SB0373 /CH0556 (HB0547/CH0555)	Education – Head Start Program – Annual Appropriation (The Ulysses Currie Act)	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 556	Budget and Taxation 2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM	Appropriations 3/20/2018 - 1:15 PM
SB0377 (HB0512)	Labor and Employment - Pay Scales and Wage History Information	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.	Finance 2/20/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0378	Military Service Credit - Eligibility	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 9:30 a.m.	Budget and Taxation 2/08/2018 - 9:30 AM
SB0379 /CH0564 (HB0430/CH0563)	Education - Child Care Subsidies - Mandatory Funding Levels	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 564	Budget and Taxation 2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM	Appropriations 3/29/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0380 (HB1358)	Income Tax Credit - Employers - Eligible Internships	Co-Sponsor	In the House - Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.	Budget and Taxation 2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0381 /CH0334 (HB0392/CH0333)	Video Lottery Terminal Revenues - Purse Dedication Account - Standardbred Racetrack Operating Loss Assistance	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 334	Budget and Taxation 2/07/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/21/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0383 /CH0336 (HB1622/CH0335)	Video Lottery Terminals - Minority Business Participation Goals - Sunset Extension	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 336	Budget and Taxation 2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM	Ways and Means 3/22/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0385 (HB0282)	Health Insurance - Coverage for Diagnostic Examinations for Breast Cancer	Co-Sponsor	In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.	Finance 2/14/2018 - 1:00 PM
SB0386 /CH0454	Maryland Nursing Home Resident Protection Act of 2018	Co-Sponsor	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454	Finance 2/08/2018 - 1:00 PM	Health and Government Operations 3/27/2018 - 1:00 PM

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Tenure: First elected to the Senate in 2006. Member of the Senate since 2007.

Current Assignments

2016 Senate Majority Leader

2017 Legislative Policy Committee

2007- Budget and Taxation Committee

2011- Vice Chair, Capital Budget Subcommittee, Budget & Taxation Committee (Member, 2008-)

2015 Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee, Budget & Taxation Committee

2017 Pensions Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee

2011 Joint Committee on Federal Relations

2013- Joint Audit Committee

2013- Spending Affordability Committee

2013- Tax Credit Evaluation Committee

2015 Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders

2018 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Legislative Information Technology and Open Government

2007- Senate Special Committee on Substance Abuse

2018 Workgroup on the Assessment and Funding of School Facilities

Past Senate Service: Chair, Democratic Caucus, 2015-2016; Senate Chair, Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, 2015-2016; Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services (Member 2009), 2011-2013; Chair, Pensions Subcommittee, Budget & Taxation Committee, 2015-2016; Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Budget & Taxation Committee, 2011-2015; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions, 2015-2016; Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure, 2008-2011; Health, Education and Human Resources Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, 2008-2010; Education, Business and Administration Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, 2007; Senate Chair, Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2008-2017.

Public Service: Prince George's County School Construction Master Plan Workgroup, 2018-; Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council, 2015-2016; Governor's Workforce Investment Board, 2015-2018; Workgroup to Study the Feasibility of Building a Multi-Sport Stadium, 2014-2015; Veterans Behavioral Health Advisory Board, 2008-2011; Commission to Study Title Insurance Industry in Maryland, 2008-2010; Chair, Prince George's County Delegation (Vice Chair - 2008), 2009-2016; Task Force to Study Locations in Prince George's County Best Suited for Use by State Agencies, 2008-2009; Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 2008-; Task Force to Study Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Rosecroft Raceway, 2008; Co-Chair, Task Force to Study State Assistance to Veterans, 2007-2008; State Board of Spinal Cord Injury Research, 2007-2017; Task Force to Study Rent Stabilization for the Elderly in Prince George's County, 2007; County Council, Prince George's County, representing Councilmanic District 4, 2002-2006; Health, Education and Human Services Committee, County Council, Prince George's County, representing Councilmanic District 4, 2002-2006; Vice Chair, Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee, County Council, Prince George's County, representing Councilmanic District 4, 2004-2006; Chair, Public Safety and Fiscal Management Committee, County Council, Prince George's County, representing Councilmanic District 4, 2004-2006; Mayor Pro Tem, Bowie City Council, 2000-2002; Public Schools Management Oversight Panel, Prince George's County, 1998-2002; Bowie City Council, 1998-2002; Prince George's County Commission, 2000; Past County Council Liaison to Prince George's County Municipal Association; Past Member, National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council and Public Safety Policy Committee, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Memberships: Maryland Doctors Caucus, 2010-; Bowie Boys and Girls Club, Assistant Football Coach, 2002-2008; DeMatha Catholic High School Foundation Board, 2004-; Past President, Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, 2000-2001; Past President, Prince George's County Board of Trade, 1988-1989; Former Chair, Corporate Gifts Committee, Doctor's Community Hospital Foundation; Past Board of Directors, Bowie State University Foundation; Past Board Member, Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce, 1997-2000; Past President, St. Pius X Home and School Association; Elizabeth Seton High School Foundation Board; Knights of Columbus (4th Degree Member); American Legion Post no. 66 (Post Commander, 1996-98), Honorary Life Member; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post no. 8065 (Post Commander, 1995-96), Honorary Life Member; Honorary Member, Brothers for a Cause; Honorary Member, Bowie Lions Club; Honorary Member, Bowie Elks Club.

Awards: MML Superstar Award, 2016; Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions International Foundation, 2014-2015; Department of Maryland Disabled Veterans, Distinguished Service Award, 2010; PNC A. Leo Anderson Memorial Free State Award of Excellence, AMVETS Department of Maryland.

Biographical Information: Born, December 28, 1963; University of Maryland, B.S., Finance, 1985; University of Baltimore, M.B.A., 1990; Captain, U.S. Army Reserves, Operation Desert Storm (Bronze Star), 1990-1991; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Peters Group, LLC; Married; six children; one grandchild.