Legislation
Senator Paul G. Pinsky

- District
- 22
- County
- Prince George's
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (Chair)
Executive Nominations Committee
Rules Committee
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (Chair)
- Annapolis Info
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2 West Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3155 | 301-858-3155
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3155
Fax 410-841-3144 | 301-858-3144
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2 West Miller Senate Office Building
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2 West Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3155 | 301-858-3155
Fax 410-841-3144 | 301-858-3144
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2 West Miller Senate Office Building
- Contact
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paul.pinsky@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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SB0216 (HB0439) | Income Tax - Carried Interest - Additional Tax | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0228 | Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0251 /CH0010 | Election Law - Special Elections - Calendar Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 10 |
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SB0253 (HB0715) | State Finance and Procurement - Prohibited Appropriations - Magnetic Levitation Transportation System | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation) |
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SB0307 /CH0201 (HB0415/CH0200) | Higher Education - Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 201 |
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SB0311 | Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2020 | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0396 | Election Law - Deadline for Selection of Lieutenant Governor | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0445 (HB0470) | For-Profit Institutions of Higher Education and Private Career Schools - Instructional Spending - Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0446 /CH0554 (HB0469) | Institutions of Postsecondary Education – Disorderly School Closures | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 554 |
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SB0453 (HB0374) | Maryland Department of Health – Children With Mental Disorders – List of Available Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations |
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SB0454 (HB1470) | Public Safety – Mandatory Mental Health Training – First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0455 /CH0248 (HB0547/CH0247) | Health - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 248 |
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SB0504 /CH0562 (HB0699) | Office of the Attorney General - Special Education Ombudsman | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 562 |
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SB0613 (HB1125) | Public Financing Act – Candidate and Matching Fund Revisions (Maryland Fair Elections Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0926 (HB1425) | Climate Solutions Act of 2020 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0927 (HB0953) | Public Ethics - Issue Lobbying Communications - Lobbyist Registration and Disclosure Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (Senator Kagan) |
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SB0928 | Environment – Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Construction or Expansion – Manure Transport Plan Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0947 (HB1351) | Public Financing Act - State Senate and House of Delegates Candidates and Matching Fund Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0948 | Natural Resources - Commercial Oyster Authorizations - Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0950 (HB1059) | Aquaculture Lease Applications - Notice, Protests, and Meetings - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SJ0002 (HJ0010) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0206 /CH0127 (HB0242/CH0126) | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Vacate Judgment - Human Trafficking (True Freedom Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 127 |
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SB0207 /CH0109 (HB0206/CH0108) | Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 109 |
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SB0208 (HB0004) | Public Safety – Rifles and Shotguns – Sales, Rentals, and Transfers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0229 (HB0292) | Toll Roads, Highways, and Bridges - County Government Consent Requirement - Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 2:45 p.m. |
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SB0294 /CH0546 (HB0593) | Higher Education - Annual Revenues of For-Profit Institutions - Limitation on Enrollment (Veterans' Education Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 546 |
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SB0300 (HB0229) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0313 (HB0209) | Plastics and Packaging Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Ready) Adopted |
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SB0341 /CH0024 (HB0012/CH0023) | 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 24 |
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SB0350 /CH0476 (HB1446/CH0475) | State Real Estate Commission – Continuing Education Requirements – Ethics and Professionalism | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 476 |
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SB0363 /CH0203 (HB0421/CH0202) | State Government - Open Meetings - Requirements and Application of Open Meetings Act (Maryland State Agency Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 203 |
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SB0389 (HB1585) | Economic Development - Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Program - Extension and Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0400 (HB0417) | State Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0420 /CH0277 (HB0581) | 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 277 |
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SB0423 (HB0432) | Maryland Transit Administration - Conversion to Electric Buses (Electric Bus Transition Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0457 /CH0236 (HB0539/CH0235) | Local Governments - Resilience Authorities - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 236 |
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SB0460 (HB0614) | State Government – Environmental and Natural Resources Ombudsman – Establishment (Environmental Accountability and Transparency Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0465 (HB0135) | Maryland E–Nnovation Initiative Program and Admissions and Amusement Tax Distributions – Extensions and Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0511 | Task Force on Oral Health in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0524 (HB1000) | Building Lifelong Library Learners Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0530 /CH0117 (HB0231/CH0116) | Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 117 |
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SB0538 (HB1214) | Public Service Commission - Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Preservation of Environmental Quality and the Climate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0560 (HB0438) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0596 (HB0518) | Judges - Selection, Election, Tenure, and Continuance in Office | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0597 /CH0305 (HB0687/CH0304) | Agriculture - Cost-Sharing Program - Fixed Natural Filter Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 305 |
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SB0629 (HB1306) | Natural Resources - SAV Protection Zones and Hydraulic Clam Dredges (Aquatic Habitat Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0630 /CH0485 (HB1539/CH0484) | Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 485 |
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SB0632 /CH0366 (HB0915/CH0365) | Health Facilities - Hospitals - Disclosure of Outpatient Facility Fees (Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 366 |
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SB0646 (HB0636) | Public Safety – Access to Firearms – Storage Requirements (Jaelynn’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0649 (HB0892) | Public Information Act – Motor Vehicle Administration – Warrant for Personal Information and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Smith) Adopted |
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SB0656 (HB0531) | Utility Regulation - Consideration of Climate and Labor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters and Environment and Transportation |
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SB0658 (HB0214) | Higher Education - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants (Graduate Assistant Collective Bargaining Fairness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0668 (HB0876) | Purple Line Marketing Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0701 (HB0643) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0850 (HB0677) | Correctional Services - Immigration Detention - Prohibition (Dignity Not Detention Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0887 (HB1545) | Electric Generation - Transition From Fossil Fuels - Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rate and Transition Account | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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SB0934 (HB0660) | Baltimore City and Prince George's County - Lifeline Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SJ0001 /JR0001 (HJ0007) | 2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Joint Resolution 1 |
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SJ0003 (HJ0003) | Natural Resources – Fishing – Wild–Caught Blue Catfish | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB1000 (HB1300) | Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Implementation | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 12:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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Berwyn Heights Senior Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $145,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Greenbelt Station Hiker and Biker Trail | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | |||
Hyattsville Police Headquarters | Introduced | Prince George's | $500,000 | $25,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | |||
Hyattsville Teen Activity and Mentoring Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $400,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
Riverdale Park Municipal Center | Introduced | Prince George's | $75,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 | |||
Riverdale Park Trolley Car/ Public Amenity Space | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
Sarvis Empowerment Cafe | Introduced | Prince George's | $250,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $125,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 1995. Member of the Senate since 1994. Appointed August 1, 1994 and sworn in August 2, 1994.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Chair, Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee (Member, 1994, Vice Chair, 2015-2019)
- 2015 Environment Subcommittee, Health, Education and Environmental Affairs Committee (Co-Chair, 2017-2019)
- 2003 Chair, Education Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2019 Legislative Policy Committee
- 2019 Rules Committee
- 2019 Executive Nominations Committee
- 2019 Workgroup to Study the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Higher Education Commission
- 2016 Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education
- 2001- Senate Special Committee on Substance Abuse
- Past Senate Service
- Co-Chair, Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee (Chair, 2007-10), 2011-2015; Chair, Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2007-2010; Special Committee on Renewables and Clean Energy of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2007-2010; Ethics and Election Law Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2003-2006; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) (Member, 1999-), 2003-2015; Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 1995-2003; Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 1999-2002; Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 1999-2002; Health Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 1994-2002.
- Past House Service 1987-1994
- Environmental Matters Committee, 1987-1994.
- Public Service
- Commission on Climate Change, 2016-; Commission to Review Maryland's Use of Assessments and Testing in Public Schools, 2015-2017; Task Force on Sustainable Growth and Wastewater Disposal, 2011; P-20 Leadership Council of Maryland, 2010-; Task Force to Study a No Net Loss of Forest Policy, 2008-2009; 2009 State Plan for Postsecondary Education Work Group, 2008-2009; Energy and Environment Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 2008-; Legislative Advisory Council, Southern Regional Education Board, 2008-; Education Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Agriculture and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Environment Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Agriculture, Environment and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-2008; Study Commission to Explore the Expanded Application of State Stipends for National Certification of Teachers, 2007-2008; Climate Change Commission, 2007-2016; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2007; Commission to Study Local Maintenance of Effort [for Educational Funding], 2005-2007; Advisory Council on Workforce Shortage, 2006-; Senate Special Commission on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, 2004; State Commission on Public Funding of Campaigns in Maryland, 2002-2004; Task Force to Study the Availability of Audiology and Speech-Language Services, 2003; Senate Chair, Prince George's County Delegation, 2001-2003; Wetlands Restoration Steering Committee, 1998-2002; Maryland Diamondback Terrapin Task Force, 2001; Task Force to Study College Readiness for Disadvantaged and Capable Students, 2000-2001; State Council on Cancer Control, 1995-2001; Task Force to Study Alternative Educational Programs for Chronically Disruptive Students, 1999-2000; Task Force to Study the Effects of Cult Activities on Public Senior Higher Education Institutions, 1999; Sound Barrier Review Panel, 1995-1996.
- Memberships
- Maryland Educators Caucus, 2005-; Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-; Progressive Maryland, 2001-; Maryland Green Caucus, 1996-; President, Prince George's County Educators' Association, 1983-1987; National Education Association; Maryland State Teachers Association; Executive Board, Maryland Citizens Action Coalition.
- Awards
- Consumer Hero, Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, 2014, 2013; Legislator of the Year, Maryland League of Conservation Voters, 2012; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008; Climate Champion Award, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, 2009; Citation, Maryland Healthy Air Act Coalition, 2006; Legislative Award, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 1994; Betty Tyler Award, Planned Parenthood, 1992; Outstanding Contribution to Youth Award, Prince George's County Council of PTAs, on behalf of Prince George's County Educators' Association; Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Prince George's County Chapter.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Camden, New Jersey, March 5, 1950; Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown, N.J.; George Washington University, B.A., Public Affairs, 1972, M.A., Education, 1978; Educator, Prince George’s County Public Schools, 1976-1995; Union Administration: Staff, Maryland State Teachers Association Affiliate, 1995-2014; Program Consultant, Educator Effectiveness, Southern Regional Education Board, 2014-.; Married; two daughters.
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