Legislation
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire
- District
- 31
- County
- Anne Arundel
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 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 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3658
Fax 410-841-3586 | 301-858-3586
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320 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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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 | 301-858-3586
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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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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| SB0025 (HB0236/CH0123) | Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Active Military, Former Prisoners of War, Recipients of the Purple Heart Award, and Disabled Veterans | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0043 | Licensing - Fingerprint Requirement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0052 /CH0070 (HB0138/CH0069) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Off-Sale Licenses - Assessment Districts | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 70 |
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| SB0057 /CH0600 (HB0330/CH0599) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Petition of Support | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 600 |
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| SB0060 /CH0043 (HB0077/CH0042) | Anne Arundel County – Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law – Adoption of Local Ordinance | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 43 |
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| SB0084 | Funeral Establishments and Crematories - Unclaimed Cremains of Veterans - Notification, Disposition, and Reporting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0086 | Natural Resources - Fishing and Hunting Rights | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0090 | Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Definitions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0101 /CH0162 (HB0311/CH0161) | Courts - Court Dog and Child Witness Program - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 162 |
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| SB0128 | Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans (Pets for Vets Act of 2020) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0129 | Election Law - Campaign Finance - Protection of Contributor Information | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0130 | Alcoholic Beverages – License Requirements – Citizenship | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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| SB0131 /CH0534 | State Highways - Commercial Signs in Rights-of-Way - Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 534 |
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| SB0142 /CH0536 | Natural Resources - Recreational License Donation Program and Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 536 |
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| SB0180 /CH0171 (HB0329/CH0170) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Notice of License Application | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 171 |
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| SB0196 | Anne Arundel County - Board of Education - Voting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0322 | Public High Schools – Health Education – Gambling Dangers and Addiction | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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| SB0323 | Environment – Supplemental Environmental Projects and Study on Discharge Permit Fees | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0324 | Veterans - Behavioral Health Services - Mental Health First Aid | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0563 | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Use of Handcuffs - Body Attachments Policy | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0839 | Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Permits and Brewery Limits | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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| SB0996 (HB0657) | Tax - Property - Tax Sales | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0997 (HB0992) | Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Compensatory Damages (Buddy's Law) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0032 (HB0757) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners Membership Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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| SB0037 /CH0503 (HB0430) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B and Class H Licenses - Renewals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 503 |
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| SB0141 /CH0214 (HB0461/CH0213) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Salaries of Inspectors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 214 |
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| SB0143 /CH0284 (HB0638/CH0283) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - License Application Subject to Creditor Claim | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 284 |
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| SB0156 (HB0265) | Handgun Qualification License - Training Requirement - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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| SB0163 /CH0153 (HB0285/CH0152) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board Meetings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 153 |
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| SB0188 | Public Health - Misbranded Food - Meat Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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| SB0197 | Correctional Facilities - Individuals Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0198 | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0211 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0219 /CH0076 (HB0143/CH0075) | State Boat Act - Abandoned or Sunken Vessels - Removal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 76 |
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| SB0222 /CH0540 (HB0287) | Anne Arundel County Board of Education – Annual Meeting and Election of Officers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 540 |
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| SB0237 | Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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| SB0326 /CH0273 (HB0604/CH0272) | State Libraries - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and State Library Board - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 273 |
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| SB0327 (HB0047) | Public Safety - Handgun Qualification License - Training Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0331 | Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0332 | Correctional Facilities - Individual Subject to Immigration Detainer - Homeland Security Notification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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| SB0349 (HB0708) | Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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| SB0361 /CH0551 (HB0642) | Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 551 |
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| SB0417 /CH0630 (HB0257/CH0629) | Property Tax - Credit for Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 630 |
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| SB0455 /CH0248 (HB0547/CH0247) | Health - Maryland Children's Service Animal Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 248 |
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| SB0486 (HB0788) | Income Tax - Itemized Deductions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0487 (HB1027) | Military Service Credit - Eligibility | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 3:30 p.m. |
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| SB0509 | Criminal Law - Crimes Against Property - Right to Defend Property (Castle Doctrine) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| SB0532 (HB1007) | Task Force to Study the Veteran–Owned Small Business Enterprise Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations |
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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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| 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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| SB0672 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| SB0265 (HB0363) | Clean and Renewable Energy Standard (CARES) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0266 (HB0341) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0268 (HB0358) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0269 (HB0350) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0271 (HB0357) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0272 (HB0355) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0273 (HB0356) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0277 (HB0359) | Clean Cars Act of 2020 - Extension, Funding, and Reporting | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0278 (HB0342) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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| SB0279 (HB0361) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB0281 /CH0544 (HB0336) | Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 544 |
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| SB0282 /CH0181 (HB0362/CH0180) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 181 |
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| SB0283 (HB0360) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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| SB0284 (HB0346) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| SB1078 | Public Safety - Emergency Powers of the Governor - Violent Crime Crisis | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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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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| American Legion Guy C. Parlett Post 7 | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $38,000 | $38,000 | $38,000 | ||||
| Bello Machre Community Training and Gathering Center | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $200,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| Northeast High School Physical Endurance Training Course | Introduced | Anne Arundel | $50,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2006. Member of the Senate since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Minority Leader
- 2011- Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2019 Chair, Alcohol Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2020 Legislative Policy Committee
- 2020 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2020 Spending Affordability Committee
- 2011- Joint Committee on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Bays Critical Area
- 2007 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past Senate Service
- Health Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2019; Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2015-2019; 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
- Maryland Cybersecurity Council, 2017-; Maryland Health and Human Services Referral Board, 2017-2018; Governor's Family Violence Council, 2008-2017.
- 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; Upsilon Pi Epsilon (computer science honor society), 1993-; 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- present; Founder, Heroes-at-Home, 2002-; Creator, Simonaire Santas for Abused Children; Married; seven children.
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