Legislation
Senator Mary Washington

- District
- 43
- County
- Baltimore City
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
Reapportionment and Redistricting
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Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- Annapolis Info
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102 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3145 | 301-858-3145
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3145
Fax 410-841-3135 | 301-858-3135
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102 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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102 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3145 | 410-841-3145
Fax 410-841-3135 | 301-858-3135
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102 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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mary.washington@senate.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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SB0062 /CH0320 (HB0028/CH0319) | Pharmacists - Nicotine Replacement Therapy Medication | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320 |
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SB0106 (HB0345) | Baltimore City and Prince George's County - Grant Funding - Violence Prevention and Community Service | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0119 (HB0084) | Education – Crimes on School Grounds – Application | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0133 /CH0703 (HB0021/CH0702) | State Board for the Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals – Membership and Official Seal | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 703 |
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SB0283 (HB0138) | Department of Human Services - Electric Universal Service Program - Eligibility | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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SB0284 (HB0201) | Election Law - Voter Registration Drive - High Schools | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0519 (HB0495) | Education - Student-Organized Peaceful Demonstrations - Student Discipline and Policy | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0520 /CH0583 (HB0434/CH0582) | Motor Vehicles - Speed Limits - Establishment and Enforcement | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 583 |
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SB0682 (HB0746) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/24 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0742 (HB0745) | Election Law – Postelection Tabulation Audits – Risk–Limiting Audits | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0743 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Affordable Assisted Living Enhanced Care Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0869 /CH0636 | Baltimore City - Small Box Discount Stores - Zoning Requirements and Community Agreements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 636 |
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SB0870 /CH0170 (HB1276/CH0169) | Baltimore City Youth Data Hub - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 170 |
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SB0871 (HB1259) | Accessory Dwelling Unit Authorization and Promotion Act | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0872 | Procurement – University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Baltimore City Community College | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0946 | Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0005 /CH0067 (HB0479/CH0068) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 67 |
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SB0121 /CH0480 (HB0147) | 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 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 480 |
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SB0163 | Election Law - Ballots - Processing and Reporting Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0299 /CH0078 (HB0136) | Education - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh's Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78 |
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SB0316 /CH0007 (HB0282/CH0008) | Sales and Use Tax - Diapers and Baby Products - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 7 |
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SB0353 (HB1397/CH0405) | Health Insurance - Prescription Insulin Drugs - Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0360 | Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0361 | Income Tax - Carried Interest - Additional Tax | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0362 | Primary and Secondary Education - Virtual Education - Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0462 (HB0047) | Public Schools - Expanded American History - Development of Content Standards and Implementation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0486 (HB0572) | Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Gender-Inclusive Signage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0487 /CH0156 (HB0389/CH0155) | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 156 |
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SB0488 /CH0014 (HB0364/CH0012) | Sales and Use Tax - Medical Devices and Products - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 14 |
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SB0492 (HB0649/CH0022) | Environment - Discharge Permits - Inspections and Administrative Continuations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0494 (HB0772/CH0564) | Maryland Energy Administration - Energy and Water Efficiency Standards - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0501 /CH0640 (HB1030/CH0639) | Maryland Higher Education Commission - Procedures and Operations - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 640 |
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SB0528 /CH0038 | Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 38 |
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SB0531 /CH0699 (HB0636/CH0698) | Maryland Health Care Commission - Assisted Living Programs - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 699 |
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SB0541 /CH0039 (HB0727) | Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 39 |
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SB0542 (HB0451) | State Finance and Procurement - Grants - Prompt Payment Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0548 (HB0609/CH0053) | Local Health Officers - Removal - Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0586 /CH0521 (HB0441/CH0520) | Criminal Procedure and Public Safety - Courts and Criminal Justice in Baltimore City | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 521 |
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SB0587 | Division of Parole and Probation - Duties - Offenders Under Supervision (Parole and Probation Performance Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0626 /CH0395 (HB1464/CH0396) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 395 |
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SB0630 /CH0482 (HB0706) | Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Office of Resilience | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482 |
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SB0687 (HB0829) | Department of the Environment – Zero–Emission Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles – Regulations (Zero–Emission Truck Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0726 (HB1187/CH0240) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Environment and Transportation |
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SB0759 | Real Property - Ground Rent Redemption Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0783 (HB0596) | Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0841 | Morgan State University - Carnegie Classification - Doctoral University With Very High Research Activity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0920 /CH0526 (HB0995/CH0525) | Early Childhood Development - Child Care Scholarship Program - Alterations and Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 526 |
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SB0945 (HB0869/CH0465) | Wetlands and Waterways Program Division - Permitting for Ecological Restoration Projects - Required Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0951 /CH0557 (HB0515/CH0556) | 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 557 |
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SB0962 (HB0890) | Education - Collective Bargaining - Certificated Employees - Class Size | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SJ0011 /JR0007 (HJ0008/JR0006) | Solidarity With the Government and People of Ukraine | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 7 | ||
SB1005 /CH0343 (HB1482) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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SB1010 /CH0002 (HB1486/CH0001) | Motor Fuel Taxes - Tax-Free Period | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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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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Ascension Homes | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $200,000 | $0 | ||||
Be a Chef for a Day @ Bit Community Center | Introduced | Baltimore City | $300,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $300,000 | |||
Epiphany House and Micah House | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $250,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $250,000 | ||
Lovely Lane Arts and Neighborhood Center | Introduced | Baltimore City | $250,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||||
Waverly Main Street Business Corridor Enhancements | Introduced in Senate |
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Baltimore City | $250,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019. Member of the House of Delegates 2011-2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2020 Education Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2021 Alcohol Subcommittee of Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families
- 2019 Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness
- 2020 Joint Committee on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Areas
- 2019 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, Associate Member
- 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- 2019 Women Legislators of Maryland
- Past Senate Service
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, 2022; Judicial Proceedings Commmittee, 2019-2020; Chair, Task Force to Study Crime Classification and Penalties, 2019-2021; Senate Vaccine Oversight Workgroup, 2021-2022.
- Public Service
- Workgroup on Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Commercial Spaces, 2021-; Maryland Commission on Health Equity, 2021-; 2020 Maryland Complete Count Committee, 2019-; Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board, 2019-; Reform on Tap Task Force, 2017; Maryland School for the Blind, Board of Directors, 2016-2019; Commission on Sustainability, Baltimore City, 2008-.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1962; Philadelphia High School for Girls; Antioch College, B. A. , Human Services, 1989; The Johns Hopkins University, M.A. 1992, Ph.D, Sociology, 1997; Assistant Professor, Lehigh University, 1995-2000; Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, 2000; Interim Director, Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators, 2005; Adjunct Faculty, Maryland Instiute College of Art, 2006-2008; Assistant Director, Urban Resources Initiative, 2006-2008; Associate Director, Great Parks, Clean Streams and Green Communities, Parks and People Foundation, 2008-; Maryland Public Policy Conflict Resolution Fellow, Center for Dispute Resolution, University of Maryland School of Law, 2013; Elder, First & Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, 2002-2005.
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