Legislation
Delegate Karen Lewis Young
- District
- 3A
- County
- Frederick
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Health and Government Operations Committee
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Health and Government Operations Committee
- Annapolis Info
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416 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3436 | 301-858-3436
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3436
Fax 410-841-3412 | 301-858-3412
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416 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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253 East Church Street
Suite 100
Frederick, MD 21701 - Phone 410-841-3436 | 301-858-3436
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253 East Church Street
- Contact
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Karen.Young@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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| HB0225 (SB0300) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0229 /CH0719 (SB0019/CH0720) | Pharmacists - Administration of Injectable Medications for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 719 |
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| HB0267 (SB0298) | Criminal Law - Threat Against Public Health Official or Hospital Staff Member | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0293 /CH0145 (SB0241/CH0146) | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 145 |
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| HB0628 | Employment – Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Discrimination – Use of Medical Cannabis | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0731 (SB0505) | Department of Aging - Dementia Care Coordinator and Dementia Care Navigation Programs | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1015 | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Prohibitions Related to Reimbursement and Use of Specific Pharmacy Requirement - Application | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1016 (SB0711) | Health Occupations - Licensed Athletic Trainers - Dry Needling Registration | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1017 (SB0807) | Frederick County – Mental Health Law – Assisted Outpatient Treatment Pilot Program | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB1019 (SB0838/CH0416) | Transportation - Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Service - County Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Budget and Taxation |
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| HB1020 /CH0736 (SB0868/CH0737) | Developmental Disabilities Administration - Self-Directed Services (Self-Direction Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 736 |
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| HB0006 /CH0302 (SB0150/CH0303) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Dental Coverage for Adults | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 |
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| HB0044 (SB0295/CH0668) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Emergency Service Transporters – Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0049 /CH0262 (SB0380/CH0263) | Public Health – Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program – Nurse Practitioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 262 |
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| HB0080 (SB0028/CH0738) | Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver - Participation and Applications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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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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| HB0166 /CH0398 (SB0027/CH0397) | Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Council and Coordination of Services (Dementia Services Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 398 |
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| HB0167 /CH0423 | Commission to Establish a Maryland Women Veterans Memorial | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 |
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| HB0178 /CH0406 | Public Health – Cottage Food Businesses – Annual Revenues | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 406 |
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| HB0227 /CH0064 | State Government - Legal and Employee Holiday - Juneteenth National Independence Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 64 |
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| HB0245 (SB0331/CH0144) | Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims - Alterations and Repeal of Sunset | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0247 /CH0680 | Insurance - Medicare Supplement Policies - Open Enrollment Period Following Birthday | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 680 |
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| HB0279 /CH0072 (SB0654/CH0073) | Veterans Affairs - Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program - Veterans Advocacy and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72 |
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| HB0325 /CH0158 (SB0250/CH0157) | State Procurement - Payment Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 158 |
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| HB0339 (SB0297) | Gaming - Sports Wagering Facilities - Locations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0373 /CH0721 | State Postmortem Examiners Commission - Minimum Staffing Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 721 |
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| HB0375 (SB0269/CH0346) | Open Meetings Act - Application and Enhanced Requirements (Maryland State Agency Transparency Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0430 (SB0511) | Human Services - Secretary of Aging - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Zucker) |
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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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| 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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| HB0578 /CH0083 (SB0323/CH0082) | Public Health - Medications to Treat an Opioid Use Disorder - Preferred and Nonpreferred Medications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 83 |
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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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| 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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| HB0630 | Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Pilot Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0669 /CH0682 (SB0503) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Doula Services – Coverage | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 682 |
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| HB0684 /CH0691 (SB0659) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatric Inpatient Care - Admissions Restrictions (Psychiatric Hospital Admissions Equity Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 691 |
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| HB0694 /CH0683 (SB0944) | Hospitals - Financial Assistance - Medical Bill Reimbursement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 683 |
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| 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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| HB0709 (SB0632/CH0483) | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Small Business and Nonprofit Health Insurance Subsidies Program - Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0745 (SB0742) | Election Law - Postelection Tabulation Audits - Risk-Limiting Audits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0755 (SB0689) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Prohibited Actions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0767 | Emergency Procurement - Contracts - Term Length and Renewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 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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| HB0821 (SB0518/CH0403) | Career Pathways for Health Care Workers Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB0911 | Health Occupations - Psychologists - Licensure Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0912 /CH0271 (SB0707/CH0272) | Health Insurance – Provider Panels – Coverage for Nonparticipation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271 |
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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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| HB0968 /CH0364 (SB0714) | Health Occupations – Dental Assistants – Certification and Regulation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 364 |
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| HB0970 /CH0684 (SB0787) | Managed Care Organizations and Health Insurance Carriers - Prior Authorization for HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 684 |
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| HB0972 /CH0727 (SB0804/CH0728) | Continuing Care at Home - Certificate of Need - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 727 |
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| HB0975 (SB0696/CH0314) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff - Program Establishment and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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| HB1003 (SB0749) | Public Safety - 3-1-1 Systems - Nonemergency Information | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1034 /CH0689 (SB0720/CH0690) | State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators - Renaming, Licensure of Assisted Living Managers, and Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 689 |
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| HB1051 (SB0527/CH0437) | Elderly Individuals - Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB1073 /CH0311 (SB0824/CH0312) | Health - Accessibility of Electronic Advance Care Planning Documents | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 311 |
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| HB1078 /CH0511 (SB0788/CH0512) | Cannabis - Regulation - Delta-8- and Delta-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 511 |
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| HB1148 /CH0297 (SB0834/CH0298) | Health Insurance - Two-Sided Incentive Arrangements and Capitated Payments - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 297 |
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| HB1188 /CH0279 | Public Health - Sickle Cell Disease | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 279 |
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| HB1202 (SB0754/CH0241) | Local Government Cybersecurity - Coordination and Operations (Local Cybersecurity Support Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB1205 /CH0243 (SB0811) | State Government – Information Technology and Cybersecurity–Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243 |
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| HB1208 /CH0675 | Health Occupations - Health Care Workforce Expansion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 675 |
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| HB1255 /CH0031 (SB0705/CH0562) | Education - Physical Restraint and Seclusion - Limitations, Reporting, and Training | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 31 |
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| HB1263 | Environment – Office on Climate Change – Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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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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| HB1346 (SB0812/CH0242) | State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB1350 (SB0761) | Funding for Wage Increases for Medical Provider Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB1370 /CH0274 | Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund - Annual Funding and Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 274 |
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| HB1380 /CH0422 | General Provisions - LGBTQ Veterans - Honorable Discharge (Restoration of Honor Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 422 |
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| HB1381 | Environment - Fire-Fighting Training - Oriented Strand Board - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1389 (SB0700/CH0519) | Maryland Department of Health - Prevent Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings Public Awareness Campaign Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB1397 /CH0405 (SB0353) | Health Insurance - Prescription Insulin Drugs - Limits on Copayment and Coinsurance (Insulin Cost Reduction Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 405 |
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| HB1412 (SB0740/CH0340) | Public Health - Parkinson's Disease Registry Advisory Committee - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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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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| HB1486 /CH0001 (SB1010/CH0002) | Motor Fuel Taxes – Tax–Free Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 |
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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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| African American Graveyard Restoration | Introduced | Frederick | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
| Frederick Sports Mural | Introduced in House |
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Frederick | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2019 Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2020 Government Operations and Health Facilities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2015 Frederick County House Delegation (Chair 2020-2021)
- 2015 Women Legislators of Maryland (Treasurer, 2018-19)
- 2019 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, Associate Member
- 2019 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- Past House Service
- Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, 2019-2021; Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders, 2020-2021.
- Public Service
- Governor's Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health, 2020-; Human Trafficking Task Force, Frederick County, 2016-2018; Maryland Commission on Caregiving, 2017-; Health and Human Services Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2015-; State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders, 2015-; Citizen Advisory Council, Transportation Planning Board, Washington Council of Governments, 2014; Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of Directors, Chair, 2013; Leadership Frederick, 1998; Weinberg Center for the Arts, Board of Directors; Fredericktown Players Development Director; Frederick County Commission for Women; Rotary Club of Frederick- Paul Harris Fellow, Fireside Chat Committee, Charitable Giving Fund; Frederick Festival of the Arts; Easels in Frederick.
- Memberships
- Kol Ami, Board of Directors; Mental Health Association; United Way; Academy of Finance; Hadassah; Elks.
- Awards
- Presidential Award of Merit, Maryland Athletic Traners' Association, 2020; Distinguished Advocacy Award, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, 2020; Mental Health Champion, Mental Health Association, 2019; Chi Theta Omega Chapter's Distinguished Woman of Excellence Award, 2018; V. Eugene McCrary Award, Maryland Optometry Association, 2017.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Bronx, New York, June 21, 1951; Montoursville Area High School, 1969; Franklin and Marshall College, B.A., History 1973; Columbia University, M.A., American History, 1974; Columbia University, MBA, 1977; Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Farmers & Merchants' National Bank, 1996-1999; Vice-President and Industry Practice Leader, Claritas, 2000-2001.; Vice President and Senior Deposit Product Manager, Allfirst, 2001-2003; President, Karen Lewis Market Research, 2004-2006, 2008-2009; Capital One, Director, Marketing Research 2007-2008; City of Frederick, President Pro Tem, Board of Aldermen 2009-2013; Married; one child, one grandchild.
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