Legislation
Delegate Jim Gilchrist
- District
- 17
- County
- Montgomery
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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219 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3744 | 301-858-3744
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3744
Fax 301-858-3057
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219 House Office Building
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219 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3744 | 301-858-3744
Fax 301-858-3057
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219 House Office Building
- Contact
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jim.gilchrist@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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| HB0377 | Natural Resources - Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Protection Zones - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0384 | Soft-Shell Clams and Razor Clams - Fishery Management Plans | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0492 | Procurement - Carbon-Intensive Foods | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0494 | Natural Resources - Land Trust Grant Fund - Grant Awards and Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0005 (SB0146/CH0233) | Commercial Driver's Licenses - Recognition, Prevention, and Reporting of Human Trafficking | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0076 /CH0494 (SB0237/CH0493) | Vehicle Laws - Canceled, Revoked, and Suspended Driver's Licenses - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 494 |
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| HB0090 (SB0117) | Public Safety - Smoke Detection System Violation - Civil Offense | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0109 /CH0579 (SB0285/CH0580) | Environment – Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products – Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 579 |
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| HB0110 | Public School Students – Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (45-0) |
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| HB0112 (SB0804) | Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| HB0120 (SB0203) | Natural Resources - No Net Loss of Forest - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB0166 /CH0010 (SB0280/CH0011) | Labor and Employment – Payment of Wages – Minimum Wage (Fight for Fifteen) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override - Chapter 10 |
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| HB0191 (SB0607/CH0331) | Homeowner's Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating - Status as Surviving Spouse | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0213 /CH0343 (SB0143) | Cownose Ray Fishery Management Plan and Moratorium on Contests | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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| HB0262 (SB0537) | Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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| HB0272 /CH0601 (SB0234/CH0602) | Natural Resources - State and Local Forest Conservation Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 601 |
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| HB0275 (SB0270) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB0285 /CH0607 (SB0466/CH0608) | Hotel Rental Tax - Limitation of Municipal Authority to Tax Small Hotels - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 607 |
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| HB0298 /CH0017 (SB0448/CH0754) | Oysters - Tributary-Scale Sanctuaries - Protection and Restoration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/4/2019) - Chapter 17 |
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| HB0322 (SB0606) | Election Law - References to Absentee Voting in Public Communications - Voting by Mail | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0336 /CH0001 (SB0391/CH0002) | Civilian Federal Employees – Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Federal Government Shutdown Employee Assistance Loan Fund (Federal Shutdown Paycheck Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 |
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| HB0338 /CH0635 (SB0218/CH0636) | Human Services - Food Supplements (Summer SNAP for Children Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 635 |
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| HB0371 | State Board of Education - Financial Literacy Curriculum - Graduation Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0399 (SB0311) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0417 /CH0310 | Water Pollution Control – Notification of Sewer Overflows and Treatment Plant Bypasses – Alteration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310 |
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| HB0421 /CH0648 (SB0196/CH0649) | Vehicle Laws - Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operator's Permits - Indication of Applicant's Sex | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 648 |
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| HB0428 /CH0651 (SB0269/CH0652) | Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program – Awards for Flood Damage and Mandatory Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 651 |
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| HB0468 (SB0441) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| HB0481 /CH0365 | Criminal Law - Sale of a Minor - Felony | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 365 |
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| HB0497 | Real Property - Sales of Mobile Home Parks - Notice Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 12:00 p.m. |
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| HB0523 | Public Schools - Use of Lead Ammunition in School Programs - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0530 (SB0489) | Ballot Access - Voter Registration - Affiliating With a Party | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0535 (SB0373) | Election Law - Deadline for Selection of Lieutenant Governor | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0565 (SB0363) | Election Law - Voting Systems - Accessibility for Voters With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Ways and Means |
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| HB0632 | Constitutional Amendment - Cannabis - Use, Possession, Cultivation, and Sale | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0634 (SB0738) | Labor and Employment - Wage History and Wage Range | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0652 /CH0678 (SB0471/CH0679) | Agriculture - Use of Antimicrobial Drugs - Limitations and Reporting Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 678 |
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| HB0668 (SB0641) | Public School Construction - Maryland Stadium Authority - Montgomery County and Other School Systems With Significant Enrollment Growth | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0669 (SB0387) | Environment - Water Quality Certifications (Pipeline and Water Protection Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0675 | Operation of Uninsured Motor Vehicle - Criminal Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0690 (SB0734/CH0512) | Education - Students With Reading Difficulties - Screenings and Interventions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0697 /CH0418 (SB0868/CH0417) | Health Insurance – Consumer Protections and Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 418 |
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| HB0715 (SB0419) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0725 /CH0691 (SB0766) | Public Schools - Student Discipline - Restorative Approaches | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 691 |
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| HB0735 (SB0729/CH0405) | Technical Study on Changes in Forest Cover and Tree Canopy in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0740 (SB0882) | Criminal Law – Firearms – Computer–Aided Fabrication and Serial Number (3–D Printed Firearms ) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0745 (SB0809/CH0324) | Correctional Facilities - Restrictive Housing - Pregnant Inmates | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings |
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| HB0766 | Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0768 /CH0692 (SB0759) | Health - Prescription Drug Affordability Board | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 692 |
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| HB0786 (SB0737) | Public Safety – Rifles and Shotguns – Secondary Transactions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0809 (SB0945/CH0292) | Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Services - Telephone Answering Service | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0810 (SB0870/CH0432) | Income Tax - Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB0813 (SB0814) | Drunk Driving - Administrative Per Se Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0814 /CH0423 (SB0802/CH0424) | Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423 |
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| HB0828 (SB0836) | Criminal Law - Drug Paraphernalia - Prevention of HIV and Viral Hepatitis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0886 | Income Tax - Angel Investor Tax Credit Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0913 (SB0817) | Correctional Facilities and Police Officers – Procedures – Immigration Status | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1010 /CH0317 (SB0801/CH0318) | Brewery Modernization Act of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 317 |
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| HB1020 (SB0713) | Wireless Facilities - Permitting and Siting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Economic Matters |
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| HB1031 | Declaration of Rights - Right of Bodily Integrity and Privacy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1062 (SB0397) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1082 (SB0645) | Local Health Services Funding - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1096 /CH0034 (SB0767/CH0033) | Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits - Analysis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 34 |
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| HB1123 /CH0228 | Agriculture - Hemp Research and Production | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 228 |
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| HB1158 (SB0516/CH0757) | Clean Energy Jobs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1192 /CH0336 (SB1014/CH0337) | Assembly Areas - State-Funded Construction or Renovation - Assisted Listening System Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 336 |
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| HB1194 (SB0760) | Natural Resources Protection Program of 2019 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1223 (SB0221) | Workgroup on Establishing an Independent School Board for the Juvenile Services Education System | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB1243 (SB0805) | Motor and Electric Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
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| HB1249 (SB0657/CH0431) | Pilot Program - Alleged Rape, Sexual Offense, or Child Sexual Abuse - HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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| HB1253 /CH0557 (SB0481) | Drinking Water Outlets in School Buildings – Lead Testing and Reporting Requirements and Grant Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 557 |
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| HB0397 /CH0301 (SB0339/CH0302) | Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System (Carl Henn's Law) | By Request - Committee | 4 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301 |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | House Initiative | Senate Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| EveryMind Headquarters Building | Introduced | Montgomery | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||||
| Isreal Park Shelter | Introduced | Montgomery | $200,000 | $0 | |||||
| Manna Food Center | Introduced | Montgomery | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
| Rockville Welcome Center | Introduced | Montgomery | $250,000 | $0 | |||||
| Sunflower Bakery | Introduced | Montgomery | $150,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Deputy Majority Whip
- 2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Chair, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee (Chair, 2019)
- 2015 Environment Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 House Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation
- 2015 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- Past House Service
- Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2015-2019; Local Government and BiCounty Issues of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2015-2019; Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Environment Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure, 2011-2012; Transportation Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2009-2011; Ways and Means Committee, 2007-2011; Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2007-2011; Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2007-2011; Finance Resources Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2007-2008.
- Public Service
- Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc., Board of Directors, 2015-; Chair, Land Use, Transportation and Public Safety Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2015-; Task Force to Explore the Incorporation of the Principles of Universal Design for Learning into the Education Systems in Maryland, 2010-2011; Commission on Civic Literacy, 2007-2012; County Affairs Committee, Montgomery County Delegation (Vice-Chair, 2013-2014), 2007-2014.
- Memberships
- Board of Directors, Potomac Area Council, Hostelling International, USA, 2009-2014; Treasurer, Alliance of Rockville Citizens, 2005-2007; Vice President, Americana Centre Condominiums, 2004-2007; Chair, Alliance of Rockville Neighborhood Associations, 2003-2005.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Washington, D.C., May 1, 1965 ; St. Albans School ; Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, B.A., English, 1987 ; The George Washington University, M.B.A., 1993 ; Research Historian, History Associates, Inc., 1987-91 ; Community Development Officer, Community Development Block Grant Program, Department of Housing and Community Development, 1994-98 ; Policy Analyst, Department of Legislative Services, 1998-2002 ; Legislative Analyst, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Montgomery County, 2003-06 .
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