Legislation
Delegate Kenneth Kerr

- District
- 3B
- 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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209 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3240 | 301-858-3240
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3240
Fax 410-841-3308 | 301-858-3308
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209 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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4539 Metropolitan Ct.
Suite 257
Frederick, MD 21704 - Phone 301-360-3505
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4539 Metropolitan Ct.
- Contact
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ken.kerr@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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HB0136 (SB0299/CH0078) | Education - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh's Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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HB0305 /CH0648 | Financial Institutions - Presumption of Property Abandonment - Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 648 |
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HB0339 (SB0297) | Gaming - Sports Wagering Facilities - Locations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0378 /CH0301 | Maryland Health Care Commission – Palliative Care Services – Workgroup | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 301 |
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HB0430 (SB0511) | Human Services - Secretary of Aging - Qualifications | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Recommitted to Finance (Senator Zucker) |
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HB0452 /CH0299 (SB0649/CH0300) | Frederick County - Disposition of Marriage Ceremony Fee | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 299 |
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HB0747 | Maryland Health Care Commission - Nursing Homes - Audit | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0790 (SB0311) | Health Occupations - Podiatric Physicians | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0960 (SB0651) | Natural Resources – Forest Mitigation Banks and the Forest Conservation Fund – Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0961 (SB0808) | Health Occupations – Physician Assistants – Revisions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1003 (SB0749) | Public Safety - 3-1-1 Systems - Nonemergency Information | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1334 (SB0753) | Labor and Employment - Workforce Development - Cybersecurity | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1339 (SB0810) | Cybersecurity - Critical Infrastructure and Public Service Companies (Critical Infrastructure Security Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1409 (SB0956) | Criminal Law – Threats to Public Officials | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1410 (SB0162) | Public Schools – Cyber Safety Guide and Training Course – Development, Implementation, and Reporting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1412 (SB0740/CH0340) | Public Health - Parkinson's Disease Registry Advisory Committee - Established | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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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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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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HB0225 (SB0300) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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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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HB0267 (SB0298) | Criminal Law - Threat Against Public Health Official or Hospital Staff Member | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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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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HB0293 /CH0145 (SB0241/CH0146) | Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 145 |
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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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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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HB0374 /CH0489 (SB0955) | Maryland School for the Deaf - Professional Personnel and Staff - Service Designation, Assignment, and Placement in a Collective Bargaining Unit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 489 |
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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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HB0534 /CH0669 (SB0244/CH0670) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 669 |
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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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HB0609 /CH0053 (SB0548) | Local Health Officers - Removal - Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 4/8/2022) - Chapter 53 |
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HB0628 | Employment – Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Discrimination – Use of Medical Cannabis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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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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HB0731 (SB0505) | Department of Aging - Dementia Care Coordinator and Dementia Care Navigation Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 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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HB0775 /CH0253 | Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253 |
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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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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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HB1020 /CH0736 (SB0868/CH0737) | Developmental Disabilities Administration - Self-Directed Services (Self-Direction Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 736 |
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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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HB1346 (SB0812/CH0242) | State Government - Cybersecurity - Coordination and Governance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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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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HB1377 (SB0764) | Childhood Exposure to Violence - Health and Social Impacts - Public Awareness Campaign Workgroup | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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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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HB1486 /CH0001 (SB1010/CH0002) | Motor Fuel Taxes – Tax–Free Period | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1 |
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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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Eastview Community Playground | Introduced in House |
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Frederick | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | ||
Frederick Community Bridge Mural | Introduced | Frederick | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. Member of the House since January 9, 2019.
- Current Assignments
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- 2020 Deputy Majority Whip
- 2019 Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2019 Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2022 Government Operations and Health Facilities of the Health and Government Operations Committee
- 2021 Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology
- 2022 Vice-Chair, Frederick County House Delegation
- 2019 Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, Associate Member
- 2019 Veterans Caucus
- Past House Service
- Health Occupations and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2019-2021.
- Public Service
- Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted-Living Facilities, 2020-; Frederick County Public School, Member Board of Education, 2016-2018; Maryland Higher Education Commission Faculty Advisory Council (secretary 2012-present), 2009-; Statewide Standards Committee for English Composition, past secretary; National Association for Developmental Education, Past National Political Liaison; Developmental Education Association of Maryland (DEAM, Past President); Associated Faculty for the Advancement of Community College Teaching (AFACCT), past board member; Mid Atlantic College Reading Association (MACRA), Past President; Institute for Service Learning, Advisory Board/Program Design Team, Salisbury University, 1997-1991; Maryland Partnership for Teaching and Learning Pre-K-20, 1997-1999; Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission; Career and Technology Education Advisory Board; Eastview Community Center Inc., Board Member.
- Memberships
- Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 684, 2004-; Rotary Club of Carroll Creek, 2015-.
- Awards
- Middle States Region, Distinguished Advisor Award, 2012; Phi Theta Kappa, Mosal Scholar, 2012; President's Award, Frederick Community College, 2011; Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Advisors, 2009, 2010; Phi Theta Kappa, Parnell Scholar, 2008; Phi Kappa Phi, Hood College Alumni Honorary Member, 2008; Faculty Association Excellence Award, Frederick Community College, 2007; Innovation of the Year for "The Assessment Zone Video Project, " League for Innovation in the Community College, 2006; Innovation Grant, Student Learning Assessment Video, Frederick Community College, 2005, 2006; Rising Star Award, Morgan State University, 2004; Supporting Star Award, Morgan State University, 2004; Award for Outstanding Research in Curriculum Development, School of Urban Education, Morgan State University, 2004; Innovation Grant, Frederick Community College, 2004; Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society, Honorary Member, 2004; Teaching Excellence Award, Frederick Community College, 2004; Outstanding Mentor-Mentee Pair, 2002, 2001; Adjunct Faculty Award for Excellence, Frederick Community College, 1996, 1995.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Boston, Massachusetts, January 28, 1957; Woodlawn High School, Baltimore County, 1975; Frederick Community College, A.A., General Studies 1978; Hood College, B.A., Music, 1981; Towson University, M.S., Professional Writing, 1995; Morgan State University, Ph.D, Education, 2003; Harford Community College, Assistant Professor of English and Transitional Studies, 1996-1997; WOR-WIC Community College, Instrucor of English and Developmental Education, 1997-1999; Frederick Community College, 1999 - (Chair, English Department, 2011-2017, Interim Dean, Arts and Sciences, 2015-2016); Married; two children; two grandchildren.
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