Legislation
Delegate Stephanie Smith

- District
- 45
- County
- Baltimore City
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Appropriations Committee
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
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Appropriations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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314 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3486 | 301-858-3486
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3486
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314 Lowe House Office Building
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314 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3486 | 301-858-3486
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314 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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stephanie.smith@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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HB0361 | Certificates of Birth - Issuance of New Certificates - Sex Designation (Birth Certificate Modernization Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0366 /CH0640 (SB0175/CH0639) | Maryland School for the Blind - Public School Construction Program - Eligibility | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 640 |
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HB0384 /CH0749 (SB0248/CH0748) | Institutions of Higher Education - Transcripts - Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 749 |
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HB0415 | Baltimore City - Green Career Gender and Minority Empowerment and Training Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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HB0419 (SB0767) | Labor and Employment - User Name and Password Privacy - Law Enforcement Agencies | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0428 /CH0750 (SB0142/CH0751) | University System of Maryland - Board of Regents - Student Member Grant | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 750 |
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HB0632 | Baltimore City Sheriff – Staffing | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0639 | Restrictions on Use - Solar Collector Systems - Alteration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0828 (SB0599) | Vehicle Towing or Removal - Parking Lots - Maximum Fees | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0843 /CH0179 (SB0880/CH0178) | Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 179 |
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HB0859 (SB0853) | Criminal Law - Private Home Detention Monitoring - Notification | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0861 (SB0788) | Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0876 (SB0644/CH0409) | Maternal Mortality Review Program - Local Teams - Access to Records | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0882 (SB0770) | Landlord and Tenant - Holding Over - Landlord Restrictions and Tenant Remedies | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0921 (SB0855/CH0408) | Baltimore City - Property Tax - In Rem Foreclosure of Vacant or Nuisance Property | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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HB1104 (SB0878) | Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1192 | Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Suspected Commission by a Minor | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1196 | Blueprint for Maryland's Future Implementation - Funding and Independent Evaluation - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-1) |
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HB1197 | Baltimore City - Civilian Review Board and Police Accountability Board | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1211 | Education - Compensatory Education - Maryland Neighborhood Tier System Calculation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0176 | Local Public Campaign Financing - Expansion to Additional Offices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0177 (SB0089) | Elections - Ballot Questions - Publication of Proposed Laws | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0191 | Income Tax - Payments of Fines, Penalties, and Other Amounts - Addition Modification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (35-12) |
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HB0208 (SB0147) | Street Racing and Exhibition Driving - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0211 | Rental Housing Fund, Calculation of Taxable Income, and Transfer Tax - Alterations (Affordable Housing Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0231 | Baltimore City - Property Taxes - Authority to Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0239 /CH0798 (SB0382/CH0799) | Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 798 |
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HB0255 (SB0260) | Maryland Paint Stewardship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (35-12) |
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HB0266 | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Bronchodilator Availability and Use - Policies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0275 (SB0247) | State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, and Graduate Assistants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0283 /CH0253 (SB0460/CH0252) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253 |
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HB0299 | Environment - Synthetic Turf - Chain of Custody | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0305 (SB0308) | Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0329 | Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 6:00 p.m. |
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HB0347 | Attorney General – Climate Change Actions – Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0352 (SB0915) | Railroad Company - Movement of Freight - Required Crew | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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HB0362 | Intercepted Communications - Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0380 (SB0218) | Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2023 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0396 | Tax - Fees for Electronic Filing of Tax Documents - Prohibition (Free Filing Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Ways and Means) |
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HB0404 /CH0530 | Property Tax - Local Homeowners' Credit Supplement - Limitation on Combined Gross Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 530 |
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HB0458 /CH0679 (SB0360) | Public School Construction - Programs, Approvals, and Administration - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 679 |
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HB0477 /CH0251 (SB0341/CH0250) | Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Reproductive Health Services Plans - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251 |
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HB0488 (SB0482) | Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Mental Health Professionals in Public Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) |
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HB0503 /CH0487 (SB0923) | Natural Resources - Greenspace Equity Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 487 |
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HB0512 | Baltimore City - Speed Monitoring Systems on Interstate 83 - Use of Revenue | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0535 /CH0151 (SB0379/CH0152) | Election Law - Ballot Issuance, Processing, and Reporting Procedures and 2024 Primary Date | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 151 |
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HB0562 (SB0420) | Human Services - Temporary Cash Assistance - Housing Allowance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0646 (SB0578) | State Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises - Procurement Forecast, Employee Performance, and Outreach (Small Business Protection Act of Maryland) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB0669 /CH0387 (SB0455/CH0386) | Real Estate Appraisers - Licensing and Certification - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 387 |
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HB0677 /CH0131 | Pride of Baltimore II - Appropriations - Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 131 |
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HB0680 /CH0738 | Income Tax - Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 738 |
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HB0705 /CH0245 (SB0798/CH0244) | Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 245 |
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HB0726 /CH0620 (SB0231/CH0621) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Autism Waiver - Military Families | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 620 |
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HB0781 /CH0462 (SB0699/CH0461) | Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Equitech Growth Fund and Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 462 |
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HB0809 /CH0137 (SB0334/CH0138) | State Procurement – Minority Business Enterprise Program – Extension and Reports | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137 |
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HB0908 /CH0652 (SB0613) | Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program and Property Taxes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652 |
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HB0923 /CH0634 (SB0662) | Higher Education - Appointment of Secretary and Student Financial Assistance - Accommodations at Public Institutions for Religious Beliefs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 634 |
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HB0984 /CH0114 (SB0367) | Public Employee Relations Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 114 |
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HB0995 (SB0790) | Commercial Law - Health Data Privacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1029 | Public Safety - Lights On for Maryland Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1066 /CH0773 | Hate Crimes - Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 773 |
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HB1071 /CH0802 | Criminal Law and Procedure - Cannabis - Fines for Smoking in Public, Stops, and Searches | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 802 |
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HB1098 (SB0882) | Education - English Learners and Dual Language Immersion Programs - Funding and Establishment (Multilingualism Is an Asset Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1110 | Education - Peace and Conflict Studies - High School Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1122 (SB0922/CH0493) | Maryland Construction Education and Innovation Fund - Funding - Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1138 | Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1148 /CH0291 (SB0582/CH0290) | Behavioral Health Care - Treatment and Access (Behavioral Health Model for Maryland) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 291 |
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HB0546 (SB0551/CH0099) | Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (39-7) |
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HB0547 /CH0004 (SB0552/CH0003) | Family Prosperity Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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HB0548 /CH0432 (SB0550/CH0433) | Financial Regulation - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund - Establishment (Access to Banking Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432 |
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HB0549 (SB0555/CH0002) | Fair Wage Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0550 /CH0098 (SB0548) | Maryland Energy Administration – Energy Programs – Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 98 |
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HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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HB0552 /CH0430 (SB0549/CH0431) | Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430 |
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HB0553 (SB0554/CH0612) | Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0554 /CH0613 (SB0553/CH0614) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613 |
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HB1219 /CH0627 (SB0893) | Maryland Educator Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 627 |
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HB0609 (SB0768) | Environment - Waste Haulers - Reporting Requirement | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0613 (SB0764) | Baltimore City – Assault of Special Enforcement Officers – Penalties | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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Ashland Madison Apartments | Introduced | Baltimore City | $500,000 | $100,000 | $340,000 | $440,000 | |||
Legacy Community Center for Seniors and Youth | Introduced in House |
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Baltimore City | $1,000,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | |||
Project SERVE - Effective Re-Entry | Introduced in House |
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Baltimore City | $300,000 | $0 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018 Member of the House since January 9, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2023 House Parliamentarian
- 2021 Appropriations Committee
- 2023 Chair, Education and Economic Development Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee (Member, 2022)
- 2023 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- 2023 Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee
- 2023 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
- 2023 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
- 2023 Spending Affordability Committee
- 2021 Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2023 Program Approval Process Workgroup
- 2020 Chair, Baltimore City House Delegation
- 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- Past House Service
- Oversight Committee on Pensions of the Appropriations Committee, 2022-2023; Ways and Means Committee, 2019-2021; Racing and Gaming Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2021; Local Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2019-2020; Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2019-2021; Special Joint Legislative Committee to Select the State Treasurer, 2023.
- Public Service
- Workgroup on Home Detention Monitoring, 2021; Community Relations Commission, City of Baltimore; Greater Baltimore Health Improvement Initiative; Greater Baltimore Leaderhip Association.
- Memberships
- Reedeemed Life family Resource Center; Greater Baltimore Urban League; Hometown Heroes Scholarship Committee; Sierra Club; Maryland-DC Audubon Society.
- Awards
- Very Important Professionals Successful by 40, The Daily Record, 2019.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 20, 1981; Hampton University, B.A., Political Science, 2003; University of Delaware, M.A., Urban Affairs and Public Policy, 2006; Howard University School of Law, J.D., 2009; AmeriCorps VISTA; Fellow, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation; Earthjustice, Staff Attorney, 2010-2016; Assistant Director, Department of Planning (Equity, Engagement and Communications), City of Baltimore, 2017-; Married; two children.
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