Legislation
Senator Delores G. Kelley

- District
- 10
- County
- Baltimore
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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3 East Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3606 | 301-858-3606
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3606
Fax 410-841-3399
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3 East Miller Senate Office Building
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3 East Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3606 | 301-858-3606
Fax 410-841-3399
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3 East Miller Senate Office Building
- Contact
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delores.kelley@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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SB0121 (HB0443) | Inmates - Life Imprisonment - Parole Reform | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0191 (HB1184) | Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication Is Reversed | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0192 (HB0099/CH0435) | Estates and Trusts - Elective Share of Surviving Spouse | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0195 (HB0025/CH0531) | Public Health - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0220 /CH0412 | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage of Dental Services - Repeal of Contingency | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 412 |
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SB0221 (HB1223) | Workgroup on Establishing an Independent School Board for the Juvenile Services Education System | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/21 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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SB0227 /CH0245 (HB0608) | Insurance - Principle-Based Reserves | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 245 |
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SB0341 (HB0280) | Criminal Procedure - Charging Procedures and Documents - Citation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0378 | Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems - Minimum Age and Civil Fines | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance and Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0379 (HB0068) | Real Property - Maryland Condominium Act - Powers of Council of Unit Owners | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/19 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0380 (HB0069) | Real Property - Maryland Condominium Act - Implied Warranties From Developers | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0392 | Legislation - Employee Organizations - Certification of Differential Impact | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0430 (HB0696) | Maryland Health Care Commission - Authorized Prescribers - Reporting of Financial Gratuities or Incentives | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0482 (HB0846) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Managed Care Organizations - Behavioral Health Services | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0495 /CH0413 (HB0526) | Medical Laboratories - Laboratory Tests and Procedures - Advertising | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 |
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SB0522 /CH0411 (HB0571/CH0410) | Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Council - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 411 |
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SB0597 /CH0416 (HB0646/CH0415) | Maryland Health Care Commission - State Health Plan and Certificate of Need for Hospital Capital Expenditures | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 416 |
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SB0698 /CH0244 (HB0588/CH0243) | Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Mediation - Representation by Counsel | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 244 |
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SB0699 /CH0414 (HB0832) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Home- and Community-Based Waiver Services - Prohibition on Denial | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 414 |
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SB0700 (HB1009) | Home- and Community-Based Services Waivers - Alterations (Laurie's Law) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Motion to refer to Budget and Taxation (Senator King) Adopted |
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SB0803 (HB0849) | Health Facilities - Hospitals - Disclosure of Outpatient Facility Fees (Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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SB0869 (HB1320) | Maryland No-Fault Birth Injury Fund | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 12:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0895 (HB1169/CH0396) | Business Regulation - Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters and Health and Government Operations |
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SB0904 /CH0734 (HB1272/CH0733) | Maryland Department of Health - Family Planning Program - Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 734 |
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SB0971 (HB1342) | Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Citations in Lieu of Arrest | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0134 /CH0447 (HB0228/CH0446) | State Board of Nursing – Criminal History Records Checks – Revised Statement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 447 |
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SB0138 /CH0049 (HB0667) | Stalking – Violation of Conditions of Release | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 49 |
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SB0139 /CH0031 (HB0420/CH0030) | Criminal Law - Threat of Mass Violence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 31 |
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SB0144 /CH0421 (HB0214/CH0422) | Victims and Witnesses - U Nonimmigrant Status - Certification of Victim Helpfulness | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 421 |
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SB0145 (HB0001) | Natural Resources - Prohibition on Dredging Buried Oyster Shells on Man-O-War Shoals | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0147 /CH0231 (HB0218/CH0232) | Public Health - Disposition of Remains - Forfeiture or Waiver of Right of Disposition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 231 |
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SB0188 (HB0206) | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Classwork and Assessment Involving Live and Dead Animals - Student Choice Policy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0193 (HB0098) | State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Retiree Participation in the State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:45 p.m. |
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SB0222 (HB0357) | Appointment of County Superintendent of Schools - Disapproval by State Superintendent of Schools | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0223 (HB0256) | State Department of Education - Guidelines on Trauma-Informed Approach | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0251 /CH0728 (HB1183/CH0727) | Public Health - Treatment for the Prevention of HIV - Consent by Minors | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 728 |
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SB0279 /CH0309 (HB0251/CH0308) | Department of Aging - Grants for Aging-in-Place Programs (Nonprofits for our Aging Neighbors Act - "NANA") | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309 |
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SB0285 /CH0580 (HB0109/CH0579) | Environment – Expanded Polystyrene Food Service Products – Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 580 |
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SB0307 (HB0434) | Pediatric Stroke – Awareness, Training, and Resource Materials (Laney Jaymes Fitzsimons Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0311 (HB0399) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Second Reading Failed |
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SB0313 (HB0085) | General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0326 (HB1015) | State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations ("Slots" for Homeless Veterans Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation |
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SB0333 | Election Law - Permanent Absentee Ballot List | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0339 /CH0302 (HB0397/CH0301) | Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System (Carl Henn's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 302 |
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SB0346 /CH0458 | Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Prohibition of Loans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 458 |
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SB0356 /CH0450 (HB0583/CH0449) | Health – Maternal Mortality Review Program – Recommendations and Reporting Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450 |
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SB0377 | Corporate Income Tax - Combined Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0391 /CH0002 (HB0336/CH0001) | 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 2 |
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SB0397 (HB1062) | General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Freedom of the Press Day | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0406 /CH0662 (HB0520/CH0661) | Prenatal and Infant Care Coordination – Grant Funding and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 662 |
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SB0410 | Health Insurance - Coverage for Insulin - Prohibition on Deductible, Copayment, and Coinsurance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0411 | Election Law - Polling Places at Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB0414 | Public Funding and Small Donor Act for General Assembly Elections | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0419 (HB0715) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0431 (HB0309) | Task Force on Oral Health in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0432 /CH0454 (HB1315/CH0455) | Higher Education - Cyber Warrior Diversity Program - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454 |
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SB0441 (HB0468) | Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0448 /CH0754 (HB0298/CH0017) | Oysters - Tributary-Scale Sanctuaries - Protection and Restoration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 754 |
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SB0451 /CH0658 (HB0449/CH0657) | Baltimore County – Development Impact Fees – Authorization and Use of Funds | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 658 |
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SB0472 /CH0220 (HB0893) | General Provisions – Commemorative Months – Caribbean Heritage Month | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 220 |
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SB0473 | Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
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SB0515 /CH0457 (HB1115) | Community Colleges - Workforce Readiness Grant Program - Established | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 457 |
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SB0516 /CH0757 (HB1158) | Clean Energy Jobs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 757 |
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SB0521 /CH0035 | Veteran Suicide Prevention - Comprehensive Action Plan | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 35 |
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SB0537 (HB0262) | Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Exemptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) |
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SB0556 (HB0057) | State Government - Legislative and Executive Branches - Workplace Bullying | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0608 (HB0305) | State Procurement - Maryland Food for Maryland Institutions Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0678 /CH0407 | State Government - Notarial Acts and Notaries Public | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 407 |
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SB0691 (HB0782) | Criminal Procedure - Motion to Vacate Judgment - Human Trafficking (True Freedom Act of 2019) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0693 /CH0295 (HB1154/CH0294) | Maryland Personal Information Protection Act - Security Breach Notification Requirements - Modifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 295 |
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SB0694 (HB0777/CH0296) | Commercial Law – Credit Card Processors – Merchant Processing Agreements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0727 /CH0219 (HB1293) | Health – Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219 |
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SB0802 /CH0424 (HB0814/CH0423) | Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 424 |
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SB0817 (HB0913) | Correctional Facilities and Police Officers - Procedures - Immigration Status | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0853 /CH0490 (HB0433/CH0489) | Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Police Officer Certification - Eligibility (Freedom to Serve Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 490 |
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SB0868 /CH0417 (HB0697/CH0418) | Health Insurance – Consumer Protections and Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 |
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SB0870 /CH0432 (HB0810) | Income Tax - Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 432 |
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SB0879 /CH0313 | Primary and Secondary Education - Black History Month - Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 313 |
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SB0882 (HB0740) | Criminal Law – Firearms – Computer–Aided Fabrication and Serial Number (3–D Printed Firearms and Ghost Guns) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. |
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SB0946 /CH0767 (HB1120) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retiree Benefits - Revisions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 767 |
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SB1020 | Campaign Finance - Out-of-State Political Committees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB1046 | Office of Personnel Services and Benefits - Study of Diversity of Employees in State Agencies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SJ0001 (HJ0002) | United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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SB1045 | Maryland Health Insurance Plan Fund - Use of Remaining Balance | By Request - Departmental | 5 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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SB0485 (HB0593) | Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance |
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SB0669 (HB0592/CH0545) | Health Care Facilities - Comprehensive and Extended Care Facilities - Discharges and Transfers | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0670 (HB0594/CH0546) | Financial Institutions - Student Loan Servicers - Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Economic Matters |
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SB1030 /CH0771 (HB1413) | The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 771 |
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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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National Center on Institutions and Alternatives Expansion | Introduced | Baltimore | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||||
St. Luke's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall | Introduced | Baltimore | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |

- Tenure
- Member of the House of Delegates from January 9, 1991 to January 11, 1995 representing District 42, Baltimore City and Baltimore County. First elected to the Senate in 1994. Member of the Senate since 1995.
- Current Assignments
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- 2019 Chair, Finance Committee
- 2019 Chair, Health and Long-Term Care Subcommittee of the Finance Committee
- 2019 Legislative Policy Committee
- 2019 Rules Committee
- 2019 Executive Nominations Committee
- 2017 Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission
- 1991 Women Legislators of Maryland
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 1995 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
- Past Senate Service
- Vice Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2016-2019; Vice-Chair, Executive Nominations Committee (Chair, 2007-2014: Member, 1998-), 2015-2019; Senate Finance Committee, 1998-2016; Health Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 2003-2015; Chair, Property and Casualty Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, 2015-2016; Senate Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing, 2011-2014; Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness, 2015-2017; Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships, 2012-2014; Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight, 2007-2017; Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2007-2011; Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2005-2007; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Fair Practices, 1999-2007; Vice-Chair, Executive Nominations Committee, 2003-2007, 1998-2000; Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, 2001-2003; Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, 1999-2003; Legislative Policy Committee, 1999-2000; Welfare Reform Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, 1999; Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 1995-1998; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 1995-1998; Joint Committee on Protocol, 1995-1998.
- Past House Service 1991-1995
- Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review , 1993-1994; Environmental Matters Committee , 1991-1994.
- Public Service
- Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee, 2017-2018; Task Force to Study Erroneous Conviction and Imprisonment, 2017-2018; Task Force to Study Access to Pharmacy Services in Maryland, 2014-2015; Task Force on the Membership and Operation of the Baltimore County Board of Education, 2011; Maryland Foreclosure Task Force, 2011-2012; Maryland Council for Educator Effectiveness, 2010-2013; Alzheimer's Work Group, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2010; Co-Chair, Commission to Study the Title Insurance Industry in Maryland, 2008-2010; Continuing Care Advisory Committee, Department of Aging, 2009-2010; Human Services and Public Safety Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 2008-; Presidential Elector, Maryland, 2008, 2004; Task Force to Study the Developmental Disabilities Administration Rate-Payment System, 2007-2008; Workgroup on Cultural Competency and Workforce Development for Mental Health Professionals, 2007-2008; Co-Chair, Task Force to Study Identity Theft, 2007; Aging Workgroup, Governor-Elect's Transition Team, 2006-2007; Vice Chair, Legislative Committee, Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission, 2006-; Senate Special Commission on Electric Utility Deregulation Implementation, 2005-2006; Task Force on Common Ownership Communities, 2005-2006; Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight, 2005-2006; Co-Chair, Legislative Action Team, Family Violence Council, 1996-2006; Family Violence Council, 1995-2006; State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board, 2005-; Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes, 2003-2005; State Commission on Infant Mortality Prevention, 1999-2005; Governor's Council on Adolescent Pregnancy, 1998-2005; Senate Special Commission on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, 2004; Maryland violence Intervention and Prevention Advisory Council, 2018-; Task Force on Access to Mental Health Services, 2003-2004; Unemployment Insurance Funding Task Force, 2003-2004; Maryland Education Council, Education Commission of the States, 2003-; Task Force to Study Repealing the Disenfranchisement of Convicted Felons in Maryland, 2001; National Conference of State Legislators (Health Committee, 2005; Vice Chair, Financial Services Committee, 2005-2007), 2000-; National Conference of State Legislators (Chair, Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce Committee 2007-2008), 2000-; Task Force to Study College Readiness for Disadvantaged and Capable Students, 2000-2001; Task Force to Study the Licensing and Monitoring of Community-Based Homes for Children, 2000-2001; State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, 1996-; Chair, Home Builders Registration Work Group, 1999; Adoption Oversight Team, Department of Human Resources, 1997-2000; Task Force to Study Anti-Asian Violence, 1997-1999; Maryland Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy, 1996-; Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, 1998-; Article 27 (Crimes and Punishments) Revision Committee, 1997-1998; Maryland Delegate, White House Conference on Aging, 1995; Governor's Commission on Adoption, 1995; Governor's Task Force on Judicial Nominating Commissions, 1995; Women Legislators of Maryland ( President, 1998-1999, Chair Legislative Committee, 1992, co-chair 2011-13; Historian 2014-), 1991-; State Commission on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders, 1991-1995; Secretary, Maryland Democratic Party, 1986-1990; Delegate, National Democratic Party Convention; Platform Committee, 1988; Mayor's Mental Health Advisory Council, Baltimore City, 1980-1988; Values Education Commission, 1981-1985.
- Memberships
- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc. (Chair, Health Care Committee, 2000; Vice-Chair, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Committee, 2001-), 1995-; Legislative Black Caucus con't (Judicial Nominating Committee, 2001 -; Historian, 2008-2011, 2012 - 2016), 1995-; Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee, 1995-; President, Tenth District Democratic Club, 1995-; President, Black-Jewish Forum of Baltimore (BLEWS), 1990-1992; Baltimore Urban League Board, 1986-1989; Institute for Christian-Jewish Studies, 1988-; Board of Directors, Vice Chair, Harbor Bank of Maryland, 1987-; Democratic State Central Committee, 1982-1986; Fellow (Academic Administration), American Council on Education, 1982-1983; Panelist, Reviewer, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1978-1982; Baltimore Chapter, National Coalition of 100 Black Women; Chair, Trustee Board, Union Baptist Church.
- Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League , 2009-2010; Defender of the Defender Award, Office of Public Defender , 2009; Municipal Super Star, Maryland Municipal League , 2008; Maryland's Top 100 Women, Daily Record, (Circle of Excellence) , 2004, 1999, 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Domestic Violence Network of Maryland , 1998; Dorothy Beatty Memorial Award, Women's Law Center of Maryland , 1997; Champion for Children Award, Maryland Foster Care Review Board , 1996; First Annual Racial Justice Award, YWCA of Greater Baltimore , 1996; Legislative Leader Award, Maryland Commission for Women , 1995.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Norfolk, Virginia, May 1, 1936; Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, 1952; Virginia State College, B.A., Philosophy, 1956; New York University, M.A., Education, 1958; Purdue University, M.A., Communications, 1972; University of Maryland College Park, Ph.D., American Studies, 1977; Educator: Coppin State College, 1973-2004, Former Dean; Married, Three children.
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