426th Maryland General Assembly

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The 426th Maryland General Assembly convened in a regular session on January 14, 2009, and adjourned sine die on April 13, 2009. [1]

Contents

Senate

Party composition

AffiliationMembers
  Democratic Party 33
  Republican Party 14
Total47

Leadership

PositionNamePartyDistrict
President of the Senate Thomas V. "Mike" Miller Jr. Democratic 27
President pro tem Nathaniel J. McFadden Democratic 45
Majority Leader Edward J. Kasemeyer Democratic 12
Majority Whip Lisa Gladden Democratic 41
Minority Leader Allan H. Kittleman Republican 9
Minority Whip Nancy Jacobs Republican 34

Members

DistrictJurisdiction(s) representedImageSenatorPartyFirst
elected
Primary committeeExecutive
nominations
1 Allegany, Garrett, and Washington George C. Edwards (2008).jpg George C. Edwards Republican2006Finance
2 Washington Donald F. Munson (2009).jpg Donald F. Munson Republican1990Budget and TaxationMember
3 Frederick and Washington Alex X. Mooney (2008).jpg Alex X. Mooney Republican1998Judicial Proceedings
4 Carroll and Frederick David R. Brinkley (2009).jpg David R. Brinkley Republican2002Budget and TaxationMember
5 Baltimore County and Carroll Larry E. Haines (2008).jpg Larry E. Haines Republican1990Judicial ProceedingsMember
6 Baltimore County Norman R. Stone, Jr. (2007).jpg Norman R. Stone Jr. Democratic1966Judicial ProceedingsMember
7 Baltimore County and Harford Andrew P. Harris Republican1998Education, Health, and EnvironmentMember
8 Baltimore County Katherine A. Klausmeier (2008).jpg Katherine A. Klausmeier Democratic2002FinanceMember
9 Carroll and Howard Senator Allan Kittleman.jpg Allan H. Kittleman Republican2004 [a] FinanceMember
10 Baltimore County Delores G. Kelley (2009).jpg Delores G. Kelley Democratic1994FinanceChair
11 Baltimore County Robert Zirkin (May 2008).jpg Robert Zirkin Democratic2006Budget and Taxation
12 Baltimore County and Howard Edward J. Kasemeyer (2009).jpg Edward J. Kasemeyer Democratic1986Budget and Taxation (Vice-Chair)Member
13 Howard James N. Robey Democratic2006Budget and Taxation
14 Montgomery Rona E. Kramer (2009).jpg Rona E. Kramer Democratic2002Budget and TaxationMember
15 Montgomery Robert J. Garagiola Democratic2002Finance
16 Montgomery Brian Frosh (2009).jpg Brian E. Frosh Democratic1994Judicial Proceedings (Chair)Member
17 Montgomery Jennie M. Forehand Democratic1994Judicial ProceedingsMember
18 Montgomery Richard Madaleno (2008).jpg Richard Madaleno Democratic2006Budget and Taxation
19 Montgomery Michael G. Lenett Democratic2006Education, Health, and Environment
20 Montgomery Jamie Raskin (2008).jpg Jamie Raskin Democratic2006Judicial Proceedings
21 Anne Arundel and Prince George's James Rosapepe (2009).jpg James Rosapepe Democratic2006Education, Health, and Environment
22 Prince George's Paul G. Pinsky (2008).jpg Paul G. Pinsky Democratic1994Education, Health, and Environment
23 Prince George's Douglas J.J. Peters (2009).jpg Douglas J. J. Peters Democratic2006Budget and Taxation
24 Prince George's Nathaniel Exum (2007).jpg Nathaniel Exum Democratic1998Finance
25 Prince George's Ulysses Currie Democratic1994Budget and Taxation (Chair)Member
26 Prince George's C. Anthony Muse (May 2008).jpg C. Anthony Muse Democratic2006Judicial Proceedings
27 Calvert and Prince George's Thomas V. Mike Miller at Franchot inauguration - cropped.jpg Thomas V. "Mike" Miller Jr. Democratic1974n/a [b] Member
28 Charles Thomas "Mac" Middleton (2008).jpg Thomas M. "Mac" Middleton Democratic1994Finance (Chair)Member
29 Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Roy Dyson.JPG Roy Dyson Democratic1994Education, Health, and Environment (Vice-Chair)
30 Anne Arundel John Astle (2008).JPG John Astle Democratic1994Finance (Vice-Chair)
31 Anne Arundel Bryan Simonaire (2009).jpg Bryan Simonaire Republican2006Judicial Proceedings
32 Anne Arundel James E. DeGrange, Sr. (2008).jpg James E. DeGrange Sr. Democratic1998Budget and TaxationVice-Chair
33 Anne Arundel Edward R. Reilly Republican2009 [a] Education, Health and Environmental Affairs
34 Cecil and Harford Nancy Jacobs (2009).jpg Nancy Jacobs Republican1998Judicial Proceedings
35 Harford Barry Glassman (2007).jpg Barry Glassman Republican1998Finance
36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's E. J. Pipkin (2009).jpg E. J. Pipkin Republican2002Finance
37 Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico Richard F. Colburn (2009).jpg Richard F. Colburn Republican1994Education, Health, and Environment
38 Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester J. Lowell Stoltzfus (2008).jpg J. Lowell Stoltzfus Republican1992 [a] Budget and Taxation
39 Montgomery Nancy J. King (2009).jpg Nancy J. King Democratic2007Budget and Taxation
40 Baltimore City Catherine E. Pugh (2007).jpg Catherine E. Pugh Democratic2006Finance
41 Baltimore City Lisagladden.jpg Lisa Gladden Democratic2002Judicial Proceedings (Vice-Chair)
42 Baltimore County Jim Brochin (2009).jpg James Brochin Democratic2002Judicial Proceedings
43 Baltimore City Joan Carter Conway (2007).jpg Joan Carter Conway Democratic1997 [a] Education, Health, and Environment (Chair)
44 Baltimore City Verna L. Jones (2007).jpg Verna L. Jones Democratic2002Budget and Taxation
45 Baltimore City Nathaniel J. McFadden (2007).jpg Nathaniel J. McFadden Democratic1994Budget and TaxationMember
46 Baltimore City George W. Della, Jr.jpg George W. Della Jr. Democratic1982Finance
47 Prince George's David C. Harrington (May 2008).jpg David C. Harrington Democratic2008 [a] Education, Health, and Environment

Notes

a This Senator was originally appointed to office by the Governor to fill an open seat.

b The President of the Senate does not serve on any of the four standing legislative committees. He does, however, serve on both the Executive Nominations and the Rules Committees.

House of Delegates

Party composition

AffiliationMembers
  Democratic Party 104
  Republican Party 37
Unaffiliated0
 Total141
 Government majority67

Leadership

Michael E. Busch, House Speaker 1 mike busch at bill signing 2008.jpg
Michael E. Busch, House Speaker
PositionNamePartyDistrict
Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch Democratic 30
Speaker Pro Tempore Adrienne A. Jones Democratic10
Majority Leader Kumar P. Barve Democratic17
Majority Whip Talmadge Branch Democratic45
Minority Leader Tony O'Donnell Republican 29C
Minority Whip Christopher B. Shank Republican2B

Members

Democrat/Republican
Democratic Party
Republican Party
DistrictCounties representedDelegatePartyFirst
elected
Committee
1A Allegany, Garrett Wendell R. Beitzel (2007).jpg Wendell R. Beitzel Republican 2006Health and Government Operations
1BAllegany Kevin Kelly (2007).jpg Kevin Kelly Democratic 1986Judiciary
1CAllegany, Washington LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. (2007).jpg LeRoy E. Myers Jr. Republican2002Appropriations
2AWashington Andrew Serafini.jpg Andrew A. Serafini Republican2008Ways and Means
2BWashington Christopher B. Shank (2008).jpg Chris Shank Republican1998Judiciary
2CWashington John P. Donoghue.jpg John P. Donoghue Democratic1990Health and Government Operations
3A Frederick Galen R. Clagett (2007).jpg Galen R. Clagett Democratic2002Appropriations
3AFrederick Sue Hecht (2008).jpg Sue Hecht Democratic1994Economic Matters
3BFrederick, Washington 1weldon07.JPG Richard B. Weldon Republican2010Health and Government Operations
4AFrederick Joseph R. Bartlett (2007).jpg Joseph R. Bartlett Republican1998Ways and Means
4AFrederick Paul S. Stull (2007).jpg Paul S. Stull Republican1994Environmental Matters
4B Carroll, Frederick Donald B. Elliott (2007).jpg Donald B. Elliott Republican1986Health and Government Operations
5ACarroll Tanya Thornton Shewell (2007).jpg Tanya Shewell Republican2004 [2] Environmental Matters
5ACarroll Nancy R. Stocksdale (2007).jpg Nancy Stocksdale Republican1994Appropriations
5BCarroll, Baltimore County Wade Kach (2007).jpg Wade Kach Republican1974Health and Government Operations
6 Baltimore County Joseph J. Minnick (2007).jpg Joseph J. Minnick Democratic1988 [2] Economic Matters
6 Baltimore County John A. Olszewski, Jr. (2007).jpg John A. Olszewski Jr. Democratic2006 [2] Ways and Means
6 Baltimore County Michael H. Weir, Jr.jpg Michael H. Weir Jr. Democratic2002Environmental Matters
7 Baltimore County, Harford Richard Impallaria (2007).jpg Richard Impallaria Republican2002Economic Matters
7 Baltimore County, Harford J. B. Jennings (November 2007).jpg J. B. Jennings Republican2002Ways and Means
7 Baltimore County, Harford Patrick L. McDonough (2007).jpg Pat McDonough Republican1978Health and Government Operations
8Baltimore County Todd Schuler (2007).jpg Todd Schuler Democratic2006Judiciary
8 Baltimore County Eric M. Bromwell (2007).jpg Eric M. Bromwell Democratic2002Health and Government Operations
8 Baltimore County Joe Boteler (2007).jpg Joe Boteler Republican2002Environmental Matters
9A Howard Gail H. Bates (2007).jpg Gail H. Bates Republican2002 [2] Appropriations
9AHoward Warren E. Miller (2007).jpg Warren E. Miller Republican2003 [2] Economic Matters
9BCarroll Del Susan Krebs.jpg Susan W. Krebs Republican2002Ways and Means
10 Baltimore County Emmett C. Burns, Jr. (2007).jpg Emmett Burns Democratic1994Economic Matters
10 Baltimore County Adrienne A. Jones (November 2007).jpg Adrienne A. Jones Democratic1997 [2] Appropriations
10 Baltimore County Shirley Nathan-Pulliam (2007).jpg Shirley Nathan-Pulliam Democratic1994Health and Government Operations
11 Baltimore County Jon S. Cardin (2007).jpg Jon S. Cardin Democratic2002Ways and Means
11 Baltimore County Dan K. Morhaim (2007).jpg Dan K. Morhaim Democratic1994Health and Government Operations
11 Baltimore County Dana-Stein.jpg Dana Stein Democratic2002 [2] Environmental Matters
12A Baltimore County, Howard Steven J. DeBoy, Sr. (2008).jpg Steve DeBoy Democratic2002Appropriations
12A Baltimore County, Howard James E. Malone, Jr. (2007).jpg James Malone Democratic1994Environmental Matters (Vice-Chair)
12BHoward Elizabeth Bobo (2007).jpg Elizabeth Bobo Democratic1994Environmental Matters
13Howard Shane Pendergrass (2007).jpg Shane Pendergrass Democratic1994Health and Government Operations
13Howard Guy Guzzone (2007).jpg Guy Guzzone Democratic2006Appropriations
13Howard Frank S. Turner (2007).jpg Frank S. Turner Democratic1994Ways and Means
14 Montgomery Anne R. Kaiser (2007-04-24).jpg Anne R. Kaiser Democratic2002Ways and Means
14 Montgomery Karen S. Montgomery (2008).jpg Karen Montgomery Democratic2002Health and Government Operations
14 Montgomery Herman L. Taylor, Jr.(2007).jpg Herman Taylor Democratic2002Economic Matters
15 Montgomery Craig L. Rice (2007).jpg Craig L. Rice Democratic2006Ways and Means
15 Montgomery 102907 Kathleen M Dumais.jpg Kathleen M. Dumais Democratic2002Judiciary
15 Montgomery Brian J. Feldman (2007).jpg Brian J. Feldman Democratic2002Economic Matters
16 Montgomery William A. Bronrott (2007).jpg William A. Bronrott Democratic1998Appropriations
16 Montgomery William Frick (2007).jpg William Frick Democratic2007 [3] Ways and Means
16 Montgomery Susan C. Lee (2007).jpg Susan C. Lee Democratic2002 [2] Judiciary
17 Montgomery Kumar P. Barve (2007).jpg Kumar P. Barve Democratic1990Ways and Means
17 Montgomery James W. Gilchrist (2007).jpg James W. Gilchrist Democratic2006Ways and Means
17 Montgomery Luiz R. S. Simmons (2007).jpg Luiz Simmons Democratic1978Judiciary
18 Montgomery Ana Sol Gutierrez (2007).jpg Ana Sol Gutierrez Democratic2002Appropriations
18 Montgomery Alfred C. Carr.jpg Alfred C. Carr Jr. Democratic2007 [3] Environmental Matters
18 Montgomery Jeff Waldstreicher (2007).jpg Jeff Waldstreicher Democratic2006Judiciary
19 Montgomery Hank Heller (2008).jpg Hank Heller Democratic1986Appropriations
19 Montgomery Benjamin F. Kramer (2008).jpg Ben Kramer Democratic2006Judiciary
19 Montgomery Roger Manno (2007).jpg Roger Manno Democratic2006Economic Matters
20 Montgomery Tom Hucker.jpg Tom Hucker Democratic2006Environmental Matters
20 Montgomery Sheila E. Hixson (2007).jpg Sheila E. Hixson Democratic1976 [2] Ways and Means (Chair)
20 Montgomery Heather Mizeur (2007).jpg Heather R. Mizeur Democratic2006Health and Government Operations
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Barbara A. Frush (2007).jpg Barbara A. Frush Democratic1994Environmental Matters
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Benjamin S. Barnes (2007).jpg Ben Barnes Democratic2006Judiciary
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Joseline Pena-Melnyk (2007).jpg Joseline Pena-Melnyk Democratic2006Health and Government Operations
22 Prince George's Tawanna P. Gaines (2007).jpg Tawanna Gaines Democratic2001 [2] Appropriations
22 Prince George's Anne Healey (2007).jpg Anne Healey Democratic1990Environmental Matters
22 Prince George's Justin D. Ross (2007).jpg Justin D. Ross Democratic2002Ways and Means
23A Prince George's Gerron Levi Democratic2006Judiciary
23A Prince George's James W. Hubbard (2007).jpg James W. Hubbard Democratic1992 [2] Health and Government Operations
23B Prince George's Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. (2007).jpg Marvin E. Holmes Jr. Democratic2002Environmental Matters
24 Prince George's Joanne C. Benson (2007).jpg Joanne C. Benson Democratic1990Health and Government Operations
24 Prince George's Carolyn J. B. Howard (2007).jpg Carolyn J. B. Howard Democratic1988 [2] Ways and Means
24 Prince George's Michael L. Vaughn (2007).jpg Michael L. Vaughn Democratic2002Economic Matters
25 Prince George's Aisha N. Braveboy (2007).jpg Aisha N. Braveboy Democratic2006Economic Matters
25 Prince George's Dereck E. Davis (2007).jpg Dereck E. Davis Democratic1994Economic Matters (Chair)
25 Prince George's Melony G. Griffith (2007).jpg Melony G. Griffith Democratic1998Appropriations
26 Prince George's Kris Valderrama (2007).jpg Kris Valderrama Democratic2006Judiciary
26 Prince George's Jay Walker (quarterback and politician) (2007).jpg Jay Walker Democratic2006Ways and Means
26 Prince George's Veronica L. Turner (2007).jpg Veronica L. Turner Democratic2002Health and Government Operations
27A Calvert, Prince George's James E. Proctor, Jr. (2007).jpg James E. Proctor Jr. Democratic1990 [2] Appropriations (Vice-Chair)
27ACalvert, Prince George's Joseph F. Vallario, Jr. (2007).jpg Joseph F. Vallario Jr. Democratic1974Judiciary (Chair)
27BCalvert Sue Kullen (2007).jpg Sue Kullen Democratic2004 [2] Health and Government Operations
28 Charles Peter Murphy 2007.jpg Peter Murphy Democratic2006Ways and Means
28Charles Sally Y. Jameson (2007).jpg Sally Y. Jameson Democratic2002Economic Matters
28Charles Murray D. Levy (2007).jpg Murray D. Levy Democratic2004 [2] Appropriations
29ACharles, St. Mary's John F. Wood, Jr. (2007).jpg John F. Wood Jr. Democratic1986Appropriations
29BSt. Mary's John L. Bohanan, Jr. (2007).jpg John L. Bohanan Jr. Democratic1999 [2] Appropriations
29CCalvert, St. Mary's Tony O'Donnell (2007).jpg Tony O'Donnell Republican1994Environmental Matters
30 Anne Arundel 1 mike busch at bill signing 2008.jpg Michael E. Busch Democratic1986Speaker of the House of Delegates
30 Anne Arundel Virginia P. Clagett (2008).jpg Virginia P. Clagett Democratic1994Environmental Matters
30 Anne Arundel Ron George (2008).jpg Ron George Republican2006Ways and Means
31 Anne Arundel Nic Kipke (2007).jpg Nic Kipke Republican2006Health and Government Operations
31 Anne Arundel Don H. Dwyer, Jr. (2007).jpg Don H. Dwyer Jr. Republican2002Judiciary
31 Anne Arundel Steve Schuh (2007).jpg Steve Schuh Republican2006Appropriations
32 Anne Arundel Pamela Beidle (2007).jpg Pamela Beidle Democratic2006Environmental Matters
32 Anne Arundel Mary Ann Love (2007).jpg Mary Ann Love Democratic1993Economic Matters
32 Anne Arundel Ted Sophocleus (2007).jpg Theodore J. Sophocleus Democratic1992Appropriations
33A Anne Arundel James King (Maryland politician).jpg James King Republican2006Economic Matters
33A Anne Arundel Tony McConkey (2007).jpg Tony McConkey Republican2002Judiciary
33B Anne Arundel Robert A. Costa (2007).jpg Robert A. Costa Republican2002Health and Government Operations
34A Cecil, Harford B. Daniel Riley (2007).jpg B. Daniel Riley Democratic1998Health and Government Operations
34ACecil, Harford Mary-Dulany James (2008).jpg Mary-Dulany James Democratic1998Appropriations
34BCecil David D. Rudolph (2007).jpg David D. Rudolph Democratic1994Economic Matters (Vice-Chair)
35AHarford H. Wayne Norman, Jr. (2008).jpg H. Wayne Norman Jr. Republican2007 [3] Environmental Matters
35AHarford Donna Stifler (2007).jpg Donna Stifler Republican2006Economic Matters
35BHarford Susan K. McComas (2007).jpg Susan K. McComas Republican2002Judiciary
36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's Michael D. Smigiel, Sr. (2007).jpg Michael D. Smigiel Sr. Republican2002Judiciary
36Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's Richard A. Sossi (2007).jpg Richard A. Sossi Republican2002Environmental Matters
36Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's Mary Roe Walkup (2007).jpg Mary Roe Walkup Republican1994Economic Matters
37A Dorchester, Wicomico Rudolph C. Cane (2007).jpg Rudolph C. Cane Democratic1998Environmental Matters
37BCaroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico Adelaide C. Eckardt (November 2007).jpg Adelaide C. Eckardt Republican1994Appropriations
37BCaroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico Jeannie Haddaway (2007).jpg Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio Republican2002Economic Matters
38A Somerset, Wicomico D. Page Elmore (2007).jpg D. Page Elmore Republican2002Ways and Means
38BWicomico, Worcester Norman Conway (2007).jpg Norman Conway Democratic1986Appropriations (Chair)
38BWicomico, Worcester James N. Mathias, Jr (2007).jpg James N. Mathias Jr. Democratic2006 [2] Economic Matters
39 Montgomery Charles E. Barkley (2007).jpg Charles E. Barkley Democratic1998Appropriations
39 Montgomery Kirill Reznik (2007).jpg Kirill Reznik Democratic2007 [3] Health and Government Operations
39 Montgomery Saqib Ali in 2007.jpg Saqib Ali Democratic2006Environmental Matters
40 Baltimore City Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (2007).jpg Frank M. Conaway Jr. Democratic2006Judiciary
40 Baltimore City Barbara A. Robinson (2007).JPG Barbara A. Robinson Democratic2006Appropriations
40 Baltimore City Sean Z. Tarrant (2007).jpg Shawn Z. Tarrant Democratic2006Health and Government Operations
41 Baltimore City Jill P. Carter (2007).jpg Jill P. Carter Democratic2002Judiciary
41 Baltimore City Nathaniel T. Oaks (Maryland Delgate).jpg Nathaniel T. Oaks Democratic1982Health and Government Operations
41 Baltimore City Samuel I. Rosenberg (2007).jpg Samuel I. Rosenberg Democratic1982Judiciary (Vice-Chair)
42 Baltimore County Stephen Lafferty (2007).jpg Stephen W. Lafferty Democratic2006Environmental Matters
42 Baltimore County Susan Aumann (2007).jpg Susan L. M. Aumann Republican2002Appropriations
42 Baltimore County William J. Frank (2008).jpg William J. Frank Republican2002Judiciary
43 Baltimore City Curt Anderson (2007).jpg Curt Anderson Democratic1982Judiciary
43 Baltimore City Anne Marie Doory (2005).jpg Ann Marie Doory Democratic1986Ways and Means (Vice-Chair)
43 Baltimore City Maggie McIntosh (2008).jpg Maggie McIntosh Democratic1992 [2] Environmental Matters (Chair)
44 Baltimore City Keith E. Haynes (2007).jpg Keith E. Haynes Democratic2002Appropriations
44 Baltimore City Ruth M. Kirk (2007).jpg Ruth M. Kirk Democratic1982Economic Matters
44 Baltimore City Melvin L. Stukes (2007).jpg Melvin L. Stukes Democratic2006Ways and Means
45 Baltimore City Talmadge Branch (2007).jpg Talmadge Branch Democratic1994Appropriations
45 Baltimore City Cheryl Glenn (2007).jpg Cheryl Glenn Democratic2006Environmental Matters
45 Baltimore City Hattie N. Harrison (2007).jpg Hattie N. Harrison Democratic1973 [2] Economic Matters
46 Baltimore City Peter A. Hammen (2007).jpg Peter A. Hammen Democratic1994Health and Government Operations (Chair)
46 Baltimore City Carolyn J. Krysiak (29-10-2007).jpg Carolyn J. Krysiak Democratic1990Economic Matters
46 Baltimore City Brian K. McHale (2007).jpg Brian K. McHale Democratic1990Economic Matters
47Prince George's Jolene Ivey (2007).jpg Jolene Ivey Democratic2006Ways and Means
47Prince George's Doyle Niemann (2007).jpg Doyle L. Niemann Democratic2002Environmental Matters
47Prince George's Victor R. Ramirez Democratic2002Judiciary

Notable legislation enacted

Notes

  1. "Maryland House and Senate Sessions". Maryland Legislative Information Systems. Archived from the original on May 5, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Originally appointed to office to fill an open seat, rather than elected. Each Delegate so marked has been elected in their own right since their appointment.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Originally appointed to office to fill an open seat, rather than elected.
  4. "SB 279". Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
  5. "HB 387". Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved April 22, 2010.

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