Legislation
Senator Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.

- District
- 36
- County
- Kent, Queen Anne's, Cecil, and Caroline
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Finance Committee
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Finance Committee
- Annapolis Info
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320 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3639 | 301-858-3639
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3639
Fax 410-841-3762 | 301-858-3762
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320 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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320 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3639 | 301-858-3639
Fax 410-841-3762 | 301-858-3762
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320 James Senate Office Building
- Contact
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steve.hershey@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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SB0242 /CH0266 (HB0109/CH0265) | Maryland Department of Health - System for Newborn Screening - Requirements | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266 |
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SB0340 /CH0774 (HB0555) | Queen Anne's County - Alcoholic Beverages - License Applications | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 774 |
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SB0342 (HB0556/CH0444) | Caroline County and Queen Anne's County - Natural Resources - Sunday Hunting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0343 (HB0238) | State Designations - State Spirit - Maryland Rye | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0344 (HB1453) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2022 | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0489 /CH0095 (HB0586/CH0094) | Queen Anne's County - Public Safety - Buildings Used for Agritourism | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 95 |
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SB0901 /CH0268 | Property Tax - Elderly Individuals and Veterans Tax Credit - Amount and Duration | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 268 |
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SB0902 | Dams With Hydroelectric Power Plants – Annual Compensation Fee | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0903 (HB1085) | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Qualifying Biomass and Thermal Biomass Systems | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0933 (HB0633) | Education – Accountability and Implementation Board – Membership | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0947 (HB1435) | Transportation - Electronic Toll Collection Backlog - Fee Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0981 (HB0546/CH0443) | Pedestrians - Kent Island Drawbridge - Fishing Prohibition | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0982 (HB1465) | Kent County - Archery Hunting - Safety Zone | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0985 (HB1454) | Labor and Employment - Unemployment Insurance - Duties of Secretary and Penalties | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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SB0986 (HB1240) | Education - Low-Density Calculation - Mandated Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0987 (HB1122) | Public Schools - Home School Students - Extracurricular Activities (Right to Play Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0999 (HB0936) | Blue Ribbon Community Solar Land Use Commission | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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SB0059 /CH0448 (HB0582) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Tolls - Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 448 |
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SB0094 /CH0081 (HB0048/CH0080) | Public Health - Maryland Suicide Fatality Review Committee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 81 |
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SB0109 /CH0070 (HB0497/CH0071) | Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption - Active Duty Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 |
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SB0241 /CH0146 (HB0293/CH0145) | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146 |
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SB0264 (HB0076/CH0415) | Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Exemption From Property Taxes | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 2:45 p.m. |
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SB0274 /CH0328 (HB0268/CH0327) | Property Tax - Exemptions for Business Personal Property - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 328 |
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SB0310 /CH0491 (HB0386/CH0490) | Anne Arundel County and City of Annapolis - Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account - Local State of Emergency | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 491 |
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SB0327 (HB1174) | Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0337 (HB0144) | Motor Fuel Tax Rates – Consumer Price Index Adjustment – Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0338 (HB0871) | Handgun Permit - Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Judiciary |
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SB0339 | Crimes – Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0464 /CH0114 (HB0350/CH0113) | Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Enforcement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 114 |
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SB0532 | Election Law – Polling Places – Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0533 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0535 | Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0537 (HB1149/CH0407) | Department of Natural Resources – Shrimp Fishery Regulations – Clarification | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation |
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SB0540 (HB0598) | Higher Education - Transfer Platform - Established (Transfer With Success Act 2.0) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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SB0578 (HB0892) | State Prescription Drug Benefits – Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0621 (HB0675) | Health Insurance - Changes to Coverage, Benefits, and Drug Formularies - Timing | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0622 (HB1273) | Income Tax - Credit for Travel, Hospitality, and Entertainment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0623 (HB0845) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Income of Health Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0636 /CH0464 (HB1403) | Maryland Department of Health - Waiver Programs - Waitlist and Registry Reduction (End the Wait Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464 |
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SB0664 (HB1144) | Income Tax – Film Production Activity Tax Credit – Filming Locations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0665 /CH0091 (HB0221/CH0090) | Natural Resources - Healing Hunting and Fishing Fund - No-Cost Licenses and Stamps | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 91 |
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SB0696 /CH0314 (HB0975) | Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff - Program Establishment and Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 314 |
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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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SB0754 /CH0241 (HB1202) | Local Government Cybersecurity - Coordination and Operations (Local Cybersecurity Support Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 |
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SB0786 | Education - Public Schools - Curriculum Publication (Curriculum Transparency and Publication Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0804 /CH0728 (HB0972/CH0727) | Continuing Care at Home - Certificate of Need - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 728 |
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SB0812 /CH0242 (HB1346) | State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 |
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SB0826 /CH0384 (HB1242) | Economic Development - Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384 |
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SB0830 /CH0574 (HB1228/CH0030) | Natural Resources – Oysters – Spat, Shells, and Substrate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 574 |
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SB0994 (HB1467) | Public Health - Mental Health Advance Directives - Awareness and Statewide Database | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SJ0008 (HJ0006) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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 | ||
SB0390 (HB0419) | State Government - Information Technology - Cybersecurity | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0391 /CH0136 (HB0418) | Economic Development - More Jobs for Marylanders Program - Extension and Alterations | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 136 |
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SB0392 (HB0412) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report and Data Dashboard (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0393 (HB0414) | Economic Development - Project Restore Program and Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0394 /CH0239 (HB0408) | Statewide Targeted Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 239 |
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SB0395 (HB0413/CH0059) | Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0396 (HB0423) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0397 (HB0411) | Public Safety - Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0398 (HB0421) | Out-of-State Health Care Practitioners - Provision of Behavioral Health Services via Telehealth - Authorization | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0399 (HB0416) | State Government - Quasi-Governmental Units - Oversight and Governance | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0400 (HB0410) | Transportation – Highway User Revenue – Distribution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0401 (HB0415) | Operating Budget - Funding - Scholarships for Nonpublic School Students | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0402 /CH0058 (HB0417/CH0057) | Employees’ Retirement and Pension Systems – Reemployment Earnings Limitation – COVID–19 Exemption | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 58 |
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SB0403 (HB0409) | Corporations and Associations – Annual Reports – Fees for Electronic Filings | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 2:30 p.m. |
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SB0404 (HB0422) | Working Marylanders Tax Relief Act of 2022 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0405 /CH0004 (HB0420) | Income Tax - Retirement Income Subtraction Modifications and Senior Credit (Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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SB0407 (HB0407) | Health Occupations - Health Care Staffing Shortage Emergency - Declaration and Licensing and Practice Requirements (Health Care Heroes Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) |
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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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Turkey Point Light Station - Bell Tower Reconstruction | Introduced | Cecil | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
Camp Fairlee | Introduced | Kent | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
Kent Agricultural Center | Introduced | Kent | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||||
Foremen's Branch Bird Observatory | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $400,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 | |||
Grasonville Community Center | Introduced | Queen Anne's | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |

- Tenure
- Appointed to the Senate September 18, 2013. Sworn in October 1, 2013. First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2014. First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House 2011-2013.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Finance Committee
- 2019 Energy and Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Finance Committee
- 2019 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2015 Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics
- 2014 Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology
- 2014 Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight
- 2019 Marijuana Legalization Work Group
- Past Senate Service
- Minority Whip, 2015-2020; Legislative Policy Committee, 2015-2020; Executive Nominations Committee, 2015-2020; Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2015-2019; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2013-2014; Rules Committee, 2016-2021; Joint Covid-19 Response Workgroup, 2020; Maryland Clean Energy Center Task Force, 2016-2017; Joint Information Technology and Biotechnology Committee, 2014; Joint Committee on Access To Mental Health Services, 2014.
- Past House Service 2011-2013
- Deputy Minority Whip, 2013; Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2013; Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2013; Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2013; Chair, Queen Anne’s County House Delegation, 2011-2013.
- Public Service
- Alternate Member, Southern States Energy Board, 2019-; Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board, 2016-; Oyster Advisory Commission, 2016-; Workgroup on Rural Health Care Delivery, 2016-2017; Maryland Clean Energy Center Task Force, 2016-2017; Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission, 2015-2016; Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc., Board of Directors, 2015-2018; Board of Directors, Upper Shore Regional Council (member, 2011), 2014-; Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Advisory Committee, 2013-; Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2011-; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2011-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-; Economic Development Commission, Queen Anne's County, 2002-2006; Chair, Queen Anne's County Tricentennial Celebration Committee, 2004.
- Memberships
- Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2012-; President, Queen Anne's County Republican Club, 2002-2004.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Washington, DC, May 2, 1964; Bowie High School, 1982; James Madison University; Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., B.C.E., Civil Engineering, 1987; George Washington University, M.B.A., 2002; Vice President, Trammell Crow Company, 1999-2003; Assistant Secretary, Maryland Department of Planning, 2003-04; Assistant Secretary, Department of Natural Resources, 2004-06; Vice President, James Lang LaSalle (commercial real estate), 2006-; Youth Football Coach, 2006-09; Member, Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Centreville; Married.
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