431st Maryland General Assembly

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The 431st Maryland General Assembly convened in a regular session on January 8, 2014,[ verify ] and adjourned sine die on April 7, 2014. [1] [ verify ]

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Senate

Party composition

AffiliationMembers
  Democratic Party 35
  Republican Party 12
Total47

Senate leadership

PositionNamePartyDistrict
President of the Senate Thomas V. Miller Jr. Democratic 27
President pro tem Nathaniel J. McFadden Democratic 45
Majority Leader James N. Robey Democratic 13
Majority Whip Lisa Gladden Democratic 41
Majority Whip Jamie Raskin Democratic 20
Minority Leader David R. Brinkley Republican 4
Minority Whip Joseph M. Getty Republican 5

Membership

DistrictJurisdiction(s) representedImageSenatorPartyFirst
elected
Primary committee
1 Allegany, Garrett, and Washington George C. Edwards (2008).jpg George C. Edwards Republican2006Finance
2 Washington Christopher B. Shank (2008).jpg Christopher B. Shank Republican2010Budget and Taxation
3 Frederick and Washington Ronald N. Young (2011).jpg Ronald N. Young Democratic2010Education, Health and Environmental Affairs
4 Carroll and Frederick David R. Brinkley (2009).jpg David R. Brinkley Republican2002Budget and Taxation
5 Baltimore County and Carroll Joseph M. Getty (2011).jpg Joseph M. Getty Republican2010Judicial Proceedings
6 Baltimore County Norman R. Stone, Jr. (2007).jpg Norman R. Stone Jr. Democratic1966Judicial Proceedings
7 Baltimore County and Harford J. B. Jennings (November 2007).jpg J. B. Jennings Republican2010Education, Health, and Environment
8 Baltimore County Katherine A. Klausmeier (2008).jpg Katherine A. Klausmeier Democratic2002Finance
9 Carroll and Howard Senator Allan Kittleman.jpg Allan H. Kittleman Republican2004 [a] Finance
10 Baltimore County Delores G. Kelley (2009).jpg Delores G. Kelley Democratic1994Finance
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 (Chair)
13 Howard 1senatorrobey.jpg James N. Robey Democratic2006Budget and Taxation
14 Montgomery Karen S. Montgomery (2008).jpg Karen S. Montgomery Democratic2010Budget and Taxation
15 Montgomery FeldmanHeadshot Web.jpg Brian Feldman Democratic2013Finance
16 Montgomery Brian Frosh (2009).jpg Brian Frosh Democratic1994Judicial Proceedings (Chair)
17 Montgomery Jennie Forehand 2011.jpg Jennie M. Forehand Democratic1994Judicial Proceedings
18 Montgomery Richard Madaleno (2008).jpg Richard Madaleno Democratic2006Budget and Taxation
19 Montgomery Roger Manno (2007).jpg Roger Manno Democratic2010Budget and Taxation
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 Joanne C. Benson (2007).jpg Joanne C. Benson Democratic2010Finance
25 Prince George's Ulysses Currie Democratic1994Budget and Taxation
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. Miller Jr. Democratic1974President of the Senate [b]
28 Charles Thomas "Mac" Middleton (2008).jpg Thomas M. Middleton Democratic1994Finance (Chair)
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 Taxation
33 Anne Arundel Edward R. Reilly (2011).jpg 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 Stephen S. Hershey, Jr. (2011).jpg Stephen S. Hershey Jr. Republican2013
37 Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico Richard F. Colburn Republican1994Education, Health, and Environment
38 Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester James N. Mathias, Jr (2007).jpg James N. Mathias Jr. Democratic2010Budget and Taxation
39 Montgomery Nancy J. King (2009).jpg Nancy J. King Democratic2007Budget and Taxation
40 Baltimore City Catherine E. Pugh (2007).jpg Catherine 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 Taxation (Vice-Chair)
46 Baltimore City Bill Ferguson (2011).jpg Bill Ferguson Democratic2010Education, Health and Environment
47 Prince George's Victor R. Ramirez (2007).jpg Victor R. Ramirez Democratic2010Finance

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 97
  Republican Party 44
 Total141
 Democratic majority67

House 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 Nic Kipke Republican 31
Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga Republican7

Membership

Democrat/Republican
Democratic Party
Republican Party
DistrictCounties representedDelegatePartyFirst
elected
Committee
1A Allegany, Garrett Wendell R. Beitzel (2007).jpg Wendell R. Beitzel Republican 2006Appropriations
1BAllegany Kevin Kelly (2007).jpg Kevin Kelly Democratic 1986Judiciary
1CAllegany, Washington LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. (2007).jpg LeRoy E. Myers Jr. Republican2002Ways and Means
2AWashington Andrew Serafini.jpg Andrew A. Serafini Republican2008 [2] Ways and Means
2BWashington 1nparrott.jpg Neil Parrott Republican2010Judiciary
2CWashington John P. Donoghue.jpg John P. Donoghue Democratic1990Health and Government Operations
3A Frederick Galen R. Clagett (2007).jpg Galen R. Clagett Democratic2002Economic Matters
3AFrederick 1delegate Hogan.jpg Patrick N. Hogan Republican2010Environmental Matters
3BFrederick, Washington 1hough.jpg Michael Hough Republican2010Appropriations
4AFrederick 1 kath afzali.jpg Kathy Afzali Republican2010Ways and Means
4AFrederick 1kelley schulz.jpg Kelly M. Schulz Republican2010Economic Matters
4B Carroll, Frederick Donald B. Elliott (2007).jpg Donald B. Elliott Republican1986Health and Government Operations
5ACarroll Justin Ready approaching the State House, Annapolis, Maryland - 20110411.jpg Justin Ready Republican2010Health and Government Operations
5ACarroll Nancy R. Stocksdale (2007).jpg Nancy R. 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 Patrick L. McDonough (2007).jpg Pat McDonough Republican1978 [3] Health and Government Operations
7 Baltimore County, Harford 1szeliga.jpg Kathy Szeliga Republican2010Appropriations
8 Baltimore County Joe Boteler (2007).jpg Joseph C. Boteler III Republican2002Environmental Matters
8 Baltimore County Eric M. Bromwell (2007).jpg Eric M. Bromwell Democratic2002Health and Government Operations
8Baltimore County 1delegate cluster.jpg John W. E. Cluster Jr. Republican2010Judiciary
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 C. Burns Jr. 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 CardinMain.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 Steven J. DeBoy Sr. Democratic2002Appropriations
12A Baltimore County, Howard James E. Malone, Jr. (2007).jpg James E. Malone Jr. Democratic1994Environmental Matters (Vice-Chair)
12BHoward Elizabeth Bobo (2007).jpg Elizabeth Bobo Democratic1994Environmental Matters
13Howard Guy Guzzone (2007).jpg Guy Guzzone Democratic2006Appropriations
13Howard Shane Pendergrass (2007).jpg Shane Pendergrass Democratic1994Health and Government Operations
13Howard Frank S. Turner (2007).jpg Frank S. Turner Democratic1994Ways and Means (Vice-Chair)
14 Montgomery Anne R. Kaiser (2007-04-24).jpg Anne R. Kaiser Democratic2002Ways and Means
14 Montgomery Eric Luedtke Democratic2010Ways and Means
14 Montgomery CraigZucker.JPG Craig Zucker Democratic2010Appropriations
15 Montgomery 102907 Kathleen M Dumais.jpg Kathleen M. Dumais Democratic2002Judiciary (Vice-Chair)
15 Montgomery David Fraser-Hidalgo Democratic2013 [2]
15 Montgomery Aruna Miller Democratic2010Ways and Means
16 Montgomery William Frick (2007).jpg William Frick Democratic2007 [2] Ways and Means
16 Montgomery 1akelly.jpg Ariana Kelly Democratic2010Health and Government Operations
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 Democratic2006Environmental Matters
17 Montgomery Luiz R. S. Simmons (2007).jpg Luiz Simmons Democratic1978 [4] Judiciary
18 Montgomery Alfred C. Carr.jpg Alfred C. Carr Jr. Democratic2007 [2] Environmental Matters
18 Montgomery Ana Sol Gutierrez (2007).jpg Ana Sol Gutierrez Democratic2002Appropriations
18 Montgomery Jeff Waldstreicher (2007).jpg Jeff Waldstreicher Democratic2006Judiciary
19 Montgomery 1arora.jpg Sam Arora Democratic2010Judiciary
19 Montgomery 1cullison.jpg Bonnie Cullison Democratic2010Health and Government Operations
19 Montgomery Benjamin F. Kramer (2008).jpg Benjamin F. Kramer Democratic2006Economic Matters
20 Montgomery Tom Hucker.jpg Tom Hucker Democratic2006Economic Matters
20 Montgomery Sheila E. Hixson (2007).jpg Sheila E. Hixson Democratic1976 [2] Ways and Means (Chair)
20 Montgomery Heather Mizeur (2007).jpg Heather 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 Democratic2006Economic Matters
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Joseline Pena-Melnyk (2007).jpg Joseline Peña-Melnyk Democratic2006Health and Government Operations
22 Prince George's Tawanna P. Gaines (2007).jpg Tawanna P. Gaines Democratic2001 [2] Appropriations
22 Prince George's Anne Healey (2007).jpg Anne Healey Democratic1990Environmental Matters
22 Prince George's Alonzo T. Washington.JPG Alonzo T. Washington Democratic2012 [2] Ways and Means
23A Prince George's James W. Hubbard (2007).jpg James W. Hubbard Democratic1992 [2] Health and Government Operations
23A Prince George's Geraldine Valentino-Smith (2011).jpg Geraldine Valentino-Smith Democratic2010Judiciary
23B Prince George's Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. (2007).jpg Marvin E. Holmes Jr. Democratic2002Environmental Matters
24 Prince George's Darren Swain Democratic2012 [2] Judiciary
24 Prince George's Carolyn J. B. Howard (2007).jpg Carolyn 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 Veronica L. Turner (2007).jpg Veronica L. Turner Democratic2002Health and Government Operations
26 Prince George's Kris Valderrama (2007).jpg Kris Valderrama Democratic2006Judiciary
26 Prince George's Jay Walker (quarterback and politician) (2007).jpg Jay Walker Democratic2006Economic Matters
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 Mark N. Fisher (2011).jpg Mark N. Fisher Republican2010Ways and Means
28 Charles Peter Murphy 2007.jpg Peter Murphy Democratic2006Health and Government Operations
28Charles Sally Y. Jameson (2007).jpg Sally Y. Jameson Democratic2002Economic Matters
28Charles 1ct wilson.jpg C. T. Wilson Democratic2010Environmental Matters
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 Ron George (2008).jpg Ron George Republican2006Ways and Means
30 Anne Arundel Herb McMillan (2011).jpg Herb McMillan Republican2010Environmental Matters
31 Anne Arundel Don H. Dwyer, Jr. (2007).jpg Don H. Dwyer Jr. Republican2006
31 Anne Arundel Nic Kipke (2007).jpg Nic Kipke Republican2002Health and Government Operations
31 Anne Arundel Steve Schuh (2007).jpg Steve Schuh Republican2006Economic Matters
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 Tedsophocleus.jpg Ted Sophocleus Democratic1992Appropriations
33A Anne Arundel Tony McConkey (2007).jpg Tony McConkey Republican2002Judiciary
33A Anne Arundel Cathy Vitale (2011).jpg Cathy Vitale Republican2010Environmental Matters
33B Anne Arundel Robert A. Costa (2007).jpg Robert A. Costa Republican2002Health and Government Operations
34A Cecil, Harford 1glen glass.jpg Glen Glass Republican2010Judiciary
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 [2] Environmental Matters
35AHarford Donna Stifler (2007).jpg Donna Stifler Republican2006Economic Matters
35BHarford Susan K. McComas (2007).jpg Susan McComas Republican2002Judiciary
36Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne'sSteven J. ArentzRepublican2014Appropriations
36Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's 1jay jacobs.jpg Jay Jacobs Republican2010Environmental Matters
36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's Michael D. Smigiel, Sr. (2007).jpg Michael D. Smigiel Republican2002Judiciary
37A Dorchester, Wicomico Rudolph C. Cane (2007).jpg Rudolph C. Cane Democratic1998Environmental Matters
37BCaroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico Adelaide C. Eckardt (November 2007).jpg Addie Eckardt Republican1994Appropriations
37BCaroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico Jeannie Haddaway (2007).jpg Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio Republican2002Economic Matters
38A Somerset, Wicomico Charles J. Otto (2011).jpg Charles James Otto Republican2010Environmental Matters
38BWicomico, Worcester Norman Conway (2007).jpg Norman Conway Democratic1986Appropriations (Chair)
38BWicomico, Worcester 1mikemcdermott.jpg Mike McDermott Republican2010Judiciary
39 Montgomery Charles E. Barkley (2007).jpg Charles E. Barkley Democratic1998Appropriations
39 Montgomery Kirill Reznik (2007).jpg Kirill Reznik Democratic2007 [2] Health and Government Operations
39 Montgomery 1shanerobinson.JPG Shane Robinson Democratic2010Environmental 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
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 Republican2002Health and Government Operations
43 Baltimore City Curt Anderson (2007).jpg Curt Anderson Democratic1982Judiciary
43 Baltimore City Maggie McIntosh (2008).jpg Maggie McIntosh Democratic1992 [2] Environmental Matters (Chair)
43 Baltimore City 1mary washington.jpg Mary L. Washington Democratic2010Appropriations
44 Baltimore City Keith E. Haynes (2007).jpg Keith E. Haynes Democratic2002Appropriations
44 Baltimore City Keifmitchell.jpg Keiffer Mitchell Jr. Democratic2010Economic Matters
44 Baltimore City Melvin L. Stukes (2007).jpg Melvin L. Stukes Democratic2006Ways and Means
45 Baltimore City Talmadge Branch (2007).jpg Talmadge Branch Democratic1994Ways and Means
45 Baltimore City Cheryl Glenn (2007).jpg Cheryl Glenn Democratic2006Economic Matters
45 Baltimore City Nina Harper.jpg Nina R. Harper Democratic2013 [2] Ways and Means
46 Baltimore City 1luke clippinger.jpg Luke Clippinger Democratic2010Judiciary
46 Baltimore City Peter A. Hammen (2007).jpg Peter A. Hammen Democratic1994Health and Government Operations (Chair)
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 Niemann Democratic2002Environmental Matters
47Prince George's Mike summers.jpg Michael G. Summers Democratic2010Ways and Means

See also

Notes

  1. "Maryland General Assembly". Maryland Legislative Information Systems. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 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. McDonough was originally elected from 1978 to 1982 as a Democrat from Baltimore City. He was again elected to the House of Delegates as a Republican representing Baltimore County in 2002.
  4. Simmons was originally elected as a Republican and served from 1978 to 1982, and did not run for re-election to the House of Delegates in 1982. He was again elected to the House of Delegates, this time as a Democrat, in 2002.

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