Members - Delegate Karen Toles

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Delegate Karen Toles

District

County

Prince George's

Committee Assignment(s)

Judiciary Committee

Annapolis Info

206 Lowe House Office Bldg.
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone 301-858-3524 | 410-841-3524
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3524

Interim Info

206 Lowe House Office Bldg.
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone 301-858-3524 | 410-841-3524

Contact

karen.toles@house.state.md.us

Party

Democrat

Legislation	Sponsorship Type Sort	Chamber Sort
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0358 Title Maryland Condominium Act - Amendments to the Declaration - Interest in Common Elements Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0367 Title Landlord and Tenant – Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent – Rental Assistance Programs Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0589 (SB0357/CH0190) Title Adult Protective Services - Workgroup to Study Best Practices for a Vulnerable Adult Registry in Maryland Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0594 Title State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act) Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0596 (SB0783) Title Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0610 (SB0493) Title Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0713 Title Vehicle Laws - Horse Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0957 Title Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Felony Convictions Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB0985 Title Education - Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Curriculum Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1032 Title State Highway Administration - Highway Cleanup - Records and Reporting Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1036 Title Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1038 Title Foreclosure Proceedings – Residential Mortgagors and Grantors – Access to Counsel Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1077 Title Department of Housing and Community Development - Racial Equity Impact Assessment Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1097 /CH0654 Title Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1120 Title Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1293 (SB0884) Title Driver's Licenses - Suspension For Child Support Arrearages - Exception Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1442 (SB0710) Title Criminal Procedure – Expungement of Records – Modifications Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1482 (SB1005/CH0343) Title State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2
Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter) HB1486 /CH0001 (SB1010/CH0002) Title Motor Fuel Taxes – Tax–Free Period Sponsorship Type Co-Sponsor	2	2

Bill/Chapter (Cross/Chapter)	Title	Sponsorship Type	Sponsorship Type Sort	Chamber Sort	Current Status	Org Committees & Hearings	Opp Committees & Hearings
HB0358	Maryland Condominium Act - Amendments to the Declaration - Interest in Common Elements	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation	Environment and Transportation 2/08/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB0367	Landlord and Tenant – Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent – Rental Assistance Programs	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.	Environment and Transportation 2/08/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB0589 (SB0357/CH0190)	Adult Protective Services - Workgroup to Study Best Practices for a Vulnerable Adult Registry in Maryland	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules	Judiciary 2/17/2022 - 1:00 PM	Rules
HB0594	State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission - Establishment (Harriet Tubman Community Investment Act)	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:30 p.m.	Health and Government Operations 3/01/2022 - 1:30 PM
HB0596 (SB0783)	Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.	Environment and Transportation 2/23/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB0610 (SB0493)	Public Health - Commission on Universal Health Care	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m.	Health and Government Operations 3/10/2022 - 1:30 PM
HB0713	Vehicle Laws - Horse Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.	Environment and Transportation 2/17/2022 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 3/24/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB0957	Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Felony Convictions	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 2/22/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB0985	Education - Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Curriculum	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.	Ways and Means 2/25/2022 - 12:30 PM	Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs 3/23/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1032	State Highway Administration - Highway Cleanup - Records and Reporting	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.	Environment and Transportation 3/03/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1036	Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 2/24/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1038	Foreclosure Proceedings – Residential Mortgagors and Grantors – Access to Counsel	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/02/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1077	Department of Housing and Community Development - Racial Equity Impact Assessment	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.	Environment and Transportation 3/01/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1097 /CH0654	Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 654	Environment and Transportation 3/01/2022 - 1:00 PM	Judicial Proceedings 4/05/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1120	Correctional Services - Pregnant Incarcerated Individuals - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/08/2022 - 1:00 PM
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.	Judiciary 3/10/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1442 (SB0710)	Criminal Procedure – Expungement of Records – Modifications	Co-Sponsor	2	2	In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.	Judiciary 3/15/2022 - 1:00 PM
HB1482 (SB1005/CH0343)	State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative)	Appropriations 3/10/2022 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation
HB1486 /CH0001 (SB1010/CH0002)	Motor Fuel Taxes – Tax–Free Period	Co-Sponsor	2	2	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1	Ways and Means 3/15/2022 - 1:00 PM	Budget and Taxation 3/17/2022 - 4:30 PM

Denotes enacted legislation

Legislative Bond Initiatives
Project Name Creative Suitland Arts Center Status Introduced House Sponsors Barnes, D. Charles Toles Senate Sponsors Griffith County Prince George's Amount Requested $100,000 Senate Initiative $100,000 House Initiative Other Funding Total Funding $100,000
Project Name Friendship Charities Foundation Center Status Introduced House Sponsors Barnes, D. Charles Toles Senate Sponsors Griffith County Prince George's Amount Requested $300,000 Senate Initiative $100,000 House Initiative $200,000 Other Funding Total Funding $300,000
Project Name Omega Gold Community Outreach Center Status Introduced House Sponsors Barnes, D. Charles Toles Senate Sponsors Griffith County Prince George's Amount Requested $300,000 Senate Initiative $300,000 House Initiative Other Funding Total Funding $300,000
Project Name Temple Hills Swim Club Status Introduced House Sponsors Barnes, D. Charles Toles Senate Sponsors Griffith County Prince George's Amount Requested $300,000 Senate Initiative $300,000 House Initiative Other Funding $250,000 Total Funding $550,000
Project Name The Ivy Village Incubator for Nonprofit Excellence Status Introduced House Sponsors Fisher, W. Toles Senate Sponsors Patterson Watson County Prince George's Amount Requested $500,000 Senate Initiative $100,000 House Initiative $400,000 Other Funding Total Funding $500,000
Project Name Uplift Foundation Center Status Introduced House Sponsors Barnes, D. Charles Toles Senate Sponsors Griffith County Prince George's Amount Requested $300,000 Senate Initiative House Initiative $300,000 Other Funding Total Funding $300,000

Project Name	Status	House Sponsors	Senate Sponsors	County	Amount Requested	Senate Initiative	House Initiative	Other Funding	Total Funding
Creative Suitland Arts Center	Introduced	Barnes, D. Charles Toles	Griffith	Prince George's	$100,000	$100,000			$100,000
Friendship Charities Foundation Center	Introduced	Barnes, D. Charles Toles	Griffith	Prince George's	$300,000	$100,000	$200,000		$300,000
Omega Gold Community Outreach Center	Introduced	Barnes, D. Charles Toles	Griffith	Prince George's	$300,000	$300,000			$300,000
Temple Hills Swim Club	Introduced	Barnes, D. Charles Toles	Griffith	Prince George's	$300,000	$300,000		$250,000	$550,000
The Ivy Village Incubator for Nonprofit Excellence	Introduced	Fisher, W. Toles	Patterson Watson	Prince George's	$500,000	$100,000	$400,000		$500,000
Uplift Foundation Center	Introduced	Barnes, D. Charles Toles	Griffith	Prince George's	$300,000		$300,000		$300,000

Tenure: Member of the Maryland General Assembly since January 12, 2022.

Current Assignments

2022 Judiciary Committee

2022 Civil Law and Procedure Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee

2022 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland

2022 Women Legislators of Maryland

Public Service: US Census Complete County Committee, Prince George's County, 2010; Maryland State Director, President Obama's National Day of Service, 2009.

Memberships: Historic and Cultural Trust, Prince George's County, 2009-2018; Maryland Association of Counties, President Maryland County Officials Diversity Caucus, 2015-; Board of Directors, Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County; Suitland Civic Association; Iota Gamma Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Episcopal Church of the Atonement, Washington, D.C..

Awards: Sheila Steward Service Award, 100 Black Men of Prince George's County, 2018; Leadership and Service Award, A. Philip Randolph Institute, 2014; Shining Woman of the Year Award, Community of Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2014; Community Service Award, J. Franklin Bourne Association, 2013.

Biographical Information: Born in Prince George's County, Maryland; Attended Prince George's County public schools; Forestville High School, Forestville, Maryland; University of Maryland, College Park, B.S., Public Health, 2000; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.; Political and Legislative Coordinator and Organizer, Maryland Council No. 67, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; Program Specialist, United Mine Workers of America, 2000-2007; Regional Field Coordinator, Democratic National Committee, 2008-2010; Member, Prince George's County Council, representing District 7, 2010-2018; President, Paramount Policy Partners, Washington, D.C. 2019-2020; Director, Community Affairs and Legislative Advisory Office of State's Attorney, Prince George's County, 2020 -.