Legislation
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire
- District
- 31
- County
- Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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320 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3658 | 301-858-3658
Toll-free in MD
Fax 410-841-3586
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320 James Senate Office Building
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320 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3658 | 301-858-3658
Fax 410-841-3586
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320 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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bryan.simonaire@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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| SB0006 (HB0068) | Criminal Law - Impersonating a Military Member - Penalties (Stolen Valor Act of 2016) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0008 /CH0327 (HB0037/CH0328) | Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Deferrals - Payment Due Date | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 327 |
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| SB0010 /CH0527 | Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audit and Review | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 527 |
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| SB0013 | Public Safety - Department of State Police - Transfer of Surplus Military Property | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0024 | Discrimination in Housing - Military Status | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0029 | Protection of Information by Businesses - Definition of Personal Information | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0032 (HB1447) | State Government - Veterans Affairs - Maryland Prisoner of War Medal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0036 | Vehicle Laws - Cats and Dogs Left Unattended - Authorized Removal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0037 | Commercial Law - Security Freezes - Fees for Active Duty Military Service Members | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0039 | General Provisions - State Designations - Great Seal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| SB0043 | Clean Waterways Tax Credit Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0045 (HB1346) | Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Use of Funds | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 2:30 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0047 /CH0042 (HB0272) | Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit - Benefit Corporations and Benefit Limited Liability Companies | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 42 |
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| SB0052 | Immunity From Civil Liability - Forcible Entry Into Motor Vehicle | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0055 | Child Witness - Facility and Therapy Dogs - Support | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0059 | Criminal Law - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals in the Presence of a Minor | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0061 /CH0043 | Natural Resources - Forest Lands and the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Miscellaneous Corrections and Clarifications | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 43 |
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| SB0063 (HB0056) | Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices - Right to Try Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0118 | Income Tax Checkoff - Maryland Hunger Relief Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0119 /CH0350 | Business Regulation - Business Discounts and Preferences for Veterans - Identification | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 350 |
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| SB0120 /CH0160 | Higher Education - Senatorial Scholarships - Awards | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 160 |
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| SB0121 | Criminal Procedure - Modification of Sentences | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| SB0122 | Criminal Procedure - Reconsiderations of Sentences - Reporting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0123 | Interstate Boating Violator Compact | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0149 | Juvenile Law - Citations for Violations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0167 | State Government - Notaries Public - Online Application System | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0224 (HB0039/CH0247) | Education - Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Ways and Means |
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| SB0225 (HB1531) | Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Disabled Active Military, Former Prisoners of War, Recipients of the Purple Heart Award, and Disabled Veterans | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| SB0226 /CH0361 | Professional Engineers - Engineering Documents Prepared at the Request of the State or Political Subdivision of the State - Signing and Sealing | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 361 |
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| SB0238 | Public Safety - Law Enforcement Dogs - Protective Equipment | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0284 | Natural Resources - Complimentary Hunting and Fishing Licenses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0327 | Natural Resources Police - Conditions of Sentencing, Probation, Parole, or Mandatory Release Supervision - Database | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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| SB0419 (HB0415) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Downs Park Amphitheater | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0420 | Election Law - Ballot Issues - Contributions or Donations by Foreign Nationals | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0626 | Health - Medical Procedures - Ultrasound Options (Full Medical Disclosure Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0667 | Public Safety - Permit to Wear, Carry, or Transport a Handgun - Expiration and Renewal | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0668 (HB0776) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Lake Shore Athletic Association | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0669 | Republican Party Central Committee Members - Tenure in Office - Revision | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0775 /CH0424 | Natural Resources - Recreational License Donation Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 424 |
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| SB1089 | Inheritance Tax - Exemption - Cousins | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB1090 (HB1244) | Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Sun Valley Park Playground | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB1106 /CH0467 | Anne Arundel County and Harford County - Courthouse Dog and Child Witness Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 467 |
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| SB0028 /CH0151 | State Government - Web Sites - Language Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151 |
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| SB0181 (HB0531) | Maryland Strong Manufacturing Development Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0229 (HB1019) | Firearms - Handgun Qualification License - Live-Fire Component | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0278 /CH0544 (HB0155/CH0545) | Criminal Law - Stalking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 544 |
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| SB0286 | Tax Overpayment - Interest on Refunds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0293 (HB0738) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0314 /CH0186 (HB0136/CH0187) | State Government - Financial Education and Capability Commission - Composition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186 |
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| SB0355 (HB0431/CH0039) | Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-46) |
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| SB0403 (HB0369) | Handgun Permits - Universal Recognition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0416 | Transportation - Toll Transportation Facilities Project - Annual Pass - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| SB0503 | Education - Online Instructional Program for Financial Literacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0505 /CH0394 (HB1619) | Workers' Compensation Insurance - Premium Discount - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 394 |
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| SB0549 /CH0074 (HB0730/CH0075) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Membership and Extension of Termination Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74 |
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| SB0587 /CH0564 | Alcoholic Beverages - Sale of Powdered Alcohol - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 564 |
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| SB0593 (HB0646) | Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0621 (HB1365) | Landlord and Tenant - Military Personnel - Limitation on Liability for Rent | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0654 | Maryland Transportation Authority - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0659 | Sales and Use Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0660 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| SB0749 (HB0603) | Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0781 /CH0232 (HB0708) | Education - Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Act - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 232 |
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| SB0922 (HB1187) | Career Apprenticeship Opportunity Act of 2016 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means |
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| SB0972 (HB1203) | Creation of a State Debt - Dorchester County - Patriot Point | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| SB1041 | Education - Physical and Digital Infrastructure in the Public Schools - Assessment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Favorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| SB1143 /CH0606 | Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 606 |
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| SB0375 (HB0449) | Relief From Budget Mandates | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0376 /CH0144 (HB0464) | Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) Schools Act of 2016 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 144 |
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| SB0380 (HB0458) | General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0381 /CH0146 (HB0460) | Housing and Community Development - Community Development Administration - Student and Residential Mortgage Loans | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146 |
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| SB0382 (HB0456) | Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0383 (HB0462/CH0010) | State Transfer Tax - Distribution of Revenue | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0385 (HB0457) | Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Reductions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0386 (HB0450) | Tax Credits - Manufacturing Empowerment Zones | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0387 (HB0455) | Income Tax Exemption Amount - Elderly Individuals | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0388 (HB0461) | Crimes - Criminal Gangs - Prohibitions and Funding | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0389 (HB0459/CH0316) | Birth and Death Certificates - Fee Reduction | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/09 at 9:30 a.m. |
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| SB1104 /CH0525 (HB1624/CH0526) | Transportation - Highways - Heroes Highway | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2006. Member of the Senate since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2011- Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2015 Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2011- Joint Committee on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Bays Critical Area
- 2007 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past Senate Service
- Health Occupations Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015; Senate Special Committee on Ethics Reform, 2012-2014; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2007-2010; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015.
- Public Service
- Governor's Family Violence Council, 2008-2016.
- Memberships
- Legislative Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Maryland Wing, 2009; Taxpayers Protection Caucus, 2008-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2007-; Pasadena Kiwanis, 2007-; Board of Directors, North County Republican Club, 2005-2006; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; National Rifle Association.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Baltimore, Maryland, September 6, 1963; Bob Jones University, B.S., Computer Science, 1985; Loyola College, M.S., Engineering Science (Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Computer Science Honor Society), 2005; Computer Systems Engineer, Westinghouse, 1985-94; Senior Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corp., 1995-; Founder, Heroes-at-Home, 2002-; Creator, Simonaire Santas for Abused Children; Married, Seven children.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:27 PM