Legislation
Delegate Jen Terrasa
- District
- 13
- County
- Howard
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Environment and Transportation Committee
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Environment and Transportation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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215 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3246 | 301-858-3246
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3246
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215 Lowe House Office Building
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215 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3246 | 301-858-3246
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215 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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jen.terrasa@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB0093 | Candidates for Offices of Municipalities and Common Ownership Communities - Reports of Donations and Disbursements | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0187 /CH0716 | Estates and Trusts – Administration of Estates – Fees | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 716 |
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| HB0863 | Courts - Expert Witnesses - Letter of Exception | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1146 | Residential Construction - Electric Vehicle Charging | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1147 | Real Property - Cooperative Housing Corporations, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations - Virtual Meetings | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1239 | Environment - Plastic and Glass Products - Postconsumer Recycled Content Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0010 (SB0061/CH0463) | Maryland Transit Administration - Conversion to Zero-Emission Buses (Zero-Emission Bus Transition Act Revisions) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0016 /CH0181 (SB0044/CH0182) | Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 181 |
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| HB0018 (SB0143) | Maryland Paint Stewardship | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0022 /CH0178 (SB0067/CH0179) | Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 178 |
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| HB0029 (SB0105) | Vehicle Laws - Penalties for Failure to Pay Video Toll and Electronic Tolling Performance Audit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0040 /CH0479 | Condominiums - Disclosures to Unit Owners and Prohibited Provisions in Instruments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 479 |
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| HB0052 /CH0235 (SB0381/CH0236) | Natural Resources – Wildlife Trafficking Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235 |
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| HB0084 (SB0119) | Education – Crimes on School Grounds – Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0094 | State Vehicle Fleet - Conversion to Zero-Emission Passenger Cars and Other Light-Duty Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0105 (SB0147/CH0382) | Motor Vehicles - Operation When Approaching Stopped, Standing, or Parked Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0107 /CH0664 | Cooperative Housing Corporations, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations - Reserve Studies - Statewide | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 664 |
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| HB0131 (SB0321) | Environment - Synthetic Turf and Turf Infill - Chain of Custody | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0133 /CH0709 (SB0372/CH0710) | Environment - Sealant Products - Prohibitions (Safer Sealant Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 709 |
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| HB0147 (SB0121/CH0480) | Maryland Farms and Families Fund, Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program, and Maryland Farm–to–School Meal Grant Pilot Program – Alterations and Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (130-3) |
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| HB0157 /CH0418 | Vehicle Laws - Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles - Reserved Parking Spaces | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 418 |
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| HB0191 /CH0472 | Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund - Extension and Report | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 472 |
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| HB0250 | Private Well Safety Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Special Order until later today (Senator Hester) Adopted |
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| HB0254 /CH0153 (SB0874/CH0154) | State Highway Administration - Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities - Infrastructure Review (Vision Zero Implementation Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 153 |
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| HB0283 | Vehicle Laws - School Bus Safety - Occupant Capacity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0335 /CH0555 | Maryland Transportation Authority - E-ZPass - Disputes of Charges and Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 555 |
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| HB0363 | Attorney General - Climate Change Actions - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0368 /CH0549 | Vehicle Laws - Penalties for Lapse of Security - Grace Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 549 |
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| HB0385 /CH0183 (SB0560/CH0184) | Maryland Economic Development Corporation - Student Housing - Applications and Occupancy Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 183 |
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| HB0462 (SB0159) | Health Occupations - Authorized Prescribers - Reporting of Financial Gratuities or Incentives | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0472 (SB0887) | Primary and Secondary Education - Title IX - Notice (Hear Our Voices Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0481 (SB0509) | Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0488 | Local Public Campaign Financing – Expansion to Additional Offices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0492 /CH0011 (SB0571/CH0010) | Sales and Use Tax - Oral Hygiene Products - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11 |
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| HB0502 (SB0240) | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping - Sale of Sewing Items | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0515 /CH0556 (SB0951/CH0557) | Education - Student Athletes - Uniform Modifications for Modesty (Inclusive Athletic Attire Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 556 |
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| HB0521 /CH0722 | Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Shielding of Court Records | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 722 |
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| HB0529 (SB0559/CH0631) | Estates and Trusts - Supported Decision Making | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0533 (SB0523) | Occupations and Professions - Licenses, Certificates, and Registration - Immigrants | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0588 /CH0725 | Community Action Agencies - Provision of Feminine Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 725 |
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| HB0596 (SB0783) | Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0604 (SB0512) | Office of the Attorney General - Correctional Ombudsman | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB0607 | Courts and Judicial Proceedings – Grand Jury – Transcription of Testimony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0610 (SB0493) | Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0626 (SB0669) | Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0657 | Public Schools - Standardized Behavioral Health Questionnaire for Students - Development and Implementation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0660 /CH0331 | Commission to Study the Division of Rehabilitation Services (Student Job Training Reformation Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 331 |
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| HB0664 /CH0469 | Child Care Programs – Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program – Information and Assistance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 469 |
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| HB0681 (SB0443) | Income Tax - Credit for Pet-Friendly Rental Dwelling Units | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0686 | Public Schools – Health and Safety – Carbon Dioxide Monitoring in Classrooms (Safe School Indoor Air Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0696 /CH0570 (SB0948) | Public Utilities - Electric School Bus Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 570 | ||
| HB0699 | Behavioral Health - Grief Counseling Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0700 | Environment – Products and Packaging – Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising for Recycling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 11:00 a.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB0713 | Vehicle Laws - Horse Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0716 /CH0615 (SB0367) | Patuxent River Commission - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 615 |
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| HB0729 (SB0471) | Facilitating University Transformations by Unifying Reductions in Emissions (FUTURE) Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0751 (SB0118) | State Personnel - Collective Bargaining | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0778 /CH0054 (SB0514/CH0052) | Transportation - Investment Program - MARC Rail Service (Maryland Regional Rail Transformation Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 54 |
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| HB0824 /CH0685 (SB0629) | Landlord and Tenant - Eviction Data - Collection and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 685 |
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| HB0835 | Retail Service Stations – New Construction – Setbacks and Electric Charging Stations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0872 | Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Withdrawal Policy - Reimbursement of Tuition and Fees (The Cameron Carden Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0881 | Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases and Holdover Tenancies - Local Just Cause Termination Provisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0932 /CH0671 (SB0592/CH0672) | Landlord and Tenant – Right to Redemption of Leased Premises – Form of Payment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 671 |
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| HB0937 /CH0056 (SB0890) | Abortion Care Access Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 56 |
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| HB1064 (SB0816) | Real Property - Actions for Possession - Pet Protections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB1103 (SB0658) | Transportation – Maryland Aviation Infrastructure Impacts Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1138 (SB0809) | Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Easy Application and Automatic Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1187 /CH0240 (SB0726) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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| HB1231 | Public Schools - Student Health Professional Retention Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1266 | Dentists - Saliva Lead Poisoning Screening Tests - Scope of Practice and Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1293 (SB0884) | Driver's Licenses - Suspension For Child Support Arrearages - Exception | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1343 | Major State Contractors - Donations to Advocacy Organizations - Disclosure | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) and Hearing canceled (Budget and Taxation) |
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| HB1352 | Health and Wellness Standards – Correctional Facilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 3:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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| HB1372 | Environment - Green Infrastructure Rebate Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. |
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| HB1391 /CH0234 | Clean Cars Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 234 |
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| HB1470 | State Finance and Procurement - Chesapeake Bay Watershed States - Expenses and Contracts (Quit Polluting My Bay Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1482 (SB1005/CH0343) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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- 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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- 2019 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2020 Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2020 Local Government and BiCounty Agencies Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2020 Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, Associate Member
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past House Service
- Appropriations Committee, 2019; Health and Social Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2019; Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2019.
- Public Service
- Chair, Zoning Board, Howard County, 2015-2018, 2011-2012, 2009-2010; Behavioral Health Task Force, Howard County, 2014-2015; Advisory Council on Health and Physical Education, State Dept. of Education, 2014-2019; Vice Chair, Board of License Commissioners, Howard County, 2013-2014; Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, 2012-2016; Task Force on Student Physical Fitness in Maryland Public Schools, 2008-2009; Board of Directors, Maryland Economic Development Corporation, 2007-2013.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, 2019-; Guiliford Elementary Parent-Teacher Association; PTA Council of Howard County.
- Biographical Information
- Born in New York, New York; Oakland Mills High School, Columbia, Maryland; University of Maryland at College Park, B.A., Sociology, summa cum laude, 1992; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude (editor, law review), 1997; Law clerk to Judge Howard S. Chasanow, Court of Appeals, 1997-1998; Judge Lenore R. Gelfman, Howard County Circuit Court, 1998-1999; Adjunct faculty, University of Baltimore School of Law, 2003-2006; Family Law Hotline Attorney, Women's Law Center of Maryland 2000-2006; Member, Howard County Council, 2006-2018; Three children.
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