Legislative Notes
- Passed legislation in 2010 to allow dental hygienists to work independently, within their scope of practice, in long term care facilities and nursing homes.
- Authored legislation that created the Maryland Commission on Autism in 2009.
- Passed legislation in 2009 that required a preference for environmentally friendly cleaning products in public schools.
- Co-sponsored legislation in 2009 to require that American Flags purchased by the State of Maryland be Made in the United States.
- Passed legislation in 2009 that repealed the Maryland Soda Fountain/Dispenser Tax that has been on the books since 1926.
- Sponsored and passed the Fallen Soldier Privacy Protection Act of 2008.
- Sponsored and passed a major pharmaceutical reform measure in 2008 to improve transparency and reduce the cost of prescription drugs.
- Co-sponsored legislation in 2008 that prohibits the sale of children's items that contain lead paint.
- Co-sponsored legislation in 2008 to require all state expenditures be posted online for public scrutiny.
- Voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)
- Voted for the ban on Panhandling in Anne Arundel County which took effect on 10.01.07
- Voted for Martin O'Malley's budget in 2007 but against them in 2008, 2009, & 2010.
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