425th Maryland General Assembly

The 425th Maryland General Assembly convened in a regular session on January 9, 2008 and adjourned sine die on April 7, 2008.[1]

Senate

Party composition

Affiliation Members
  Democratic Party 33
  Republican Party 14
Total
 47

Leadership

Position Name Party District
President of the Senate Miller, Jr., Thomas V. MikeThomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Democratic 27
President pro tem McFadden, Nathaniel J.Nathaniel J. McFadden Democratic 45
Majority Leader Kasemeyer, Edward J.Edward J. Kasemeyer Democratic 12
Majority Whip Gladden, Lisa A.Lisa A. Gladden Democratic 41
Minority Leader Brinkley, David R.David R. Brinkley Republican 4
Minority Whip Jacobs, NancyNancy Jacobs Republican 34

Members

District
Jurisdiction(s) represented
Image
Senator
Party
First
elected
Primary
committee
Executive
nominations
1 Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Edwards, George C.George C. Edwards Republican 2006 Finance —
2 Washington Munson, Donald F.Donald F. Munson Republican 1990 Budget and Taxation Member
3 Frederick and Washington Mooney, Alex X.Alex X. Mooney Republican 1998 Judicial Proceedings —
4 Carroll and Frederick Brinkley, David R.David R. Brinkley Republican 2002 Budget and Taxation Member
5 Baltimore County and Carroll Haines, Larry E.Larry E. Haines Republican 1990 Judicial Proceedings Member
6 Baltimore County Stone, Jr., Norman R.Norman R. Stone, Jr. Democratic 1966 Judicial Proceedings Member
7 Baltimore County and Harford — Harris, Andrew P.Andrew P. Harris Republican 1998 Education, Health, and Environment Member
8 Baltimore County Klausmeier, Katherine A.Katherine A. Klausmeier Democratic 2002 Finance Member
9 Carroll and Howard Kittleman, Allan H.Allan H. Kittleman Republican 2004[a] Finance Member
10 Baltimore County Kelley, Delores G.Delores G. Kelley Democratic 1994 Finance Chair
11 Baltimore County Zirkin, RobertRobert Zirkin Democratic 2006 Budget and Taxation —
12 Baltimore County and Howard Kasemeyer, Edward J.Edward J. Kasemeyer Democratic 1986 Budget and Taxation (Vice-Chair) Member
13 Howard — Robey, James N.James N. Robey Democratic 2006 Budget and Taxation —
14 Montgomery Kramer, Rona E.Rona E. Kramer Democratic 2002 Budget and Taxation Member
15 Montgomery Garagiola, Robert J.Robert J. Garagiola Democratic 2002 Finance —
16 Montgomery Frosh, Brian E.Brian E. Frosh Democratic 1994 Judicial Proceedings (Chair) Member
17 Montgomery Forehand, Jennie M.Jennie M. Forehand Democratic 1994 Judicial Proceedings Member
18 Montgomery Madaleno, Jr., Richard S.Richard S. Madaleno, Jr. Democratic 2006 Budget and Taxation —
19 Montgomery — Lenett, Michael G.Michael G. Lenett Democratic 2006 Education, Health, and Environment —
20 Montgomery Raskin, JamieJamie Raskin Democratic 2006 Judicial Proceedings —
21 Anne Arundel and Prince George's Rosapepe, JamesJames Rosapepe Democratic 2006 Education, Health, and Environment —
22 Prince George's Pinsky, Paul G.Paul G. Pinsky Democratic 1994 Education, Health, and Environment —
23 Prince George's Peters, Douglas J.J.Douglas J.J. Peters Democratic 2006 Budget and Taxation —
24 Prince George's Exum, NathanielNathaniel Exum Democratic 1998 Finance —
25 Prince George's Currie, UlyssesUlysses Currie Democratic 1994 Budget and Taxation (Chair) Member
26 Prince George's Muse, C. AnthonyC. Anthony Muse Democratic 2006 Judicial Proceedings —
27 Calvert and Prince George's Miller, Jr., Thomas V. MikeThomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Democratic 1974 n/a[b] Member
28 Charles Middleton, Thomas M. "Mac"Thomas M. "Mac" Middleton Democratic 1994 Finance (Chair) Member
29 Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Dyson, RoyRoy Dyson Democratic 1994 Education, Health, and Environment (Vice-Chair) —
30 Anne Arundel Astle, JohnJohn Astle Democratic 1994 Finance (Vice-Chair) —
31 Anne Arundel Simonaire, BryanBryan Simonaire Republican 2006 Judicial Proceedings —
32 Anne Arundel DeGrange, Sr., James E.James E. DeGrange, Sr. Democratic 1998 Budget and Taxation Vice-Chair
33 Anne Arundel — Reilly, Edward R.Edward R. Reilly Republican 2009[a] Education, Health and Environmental Affairs —
34 Cecil and Harford Jacobs, NancyNancy Jacobs Republican 1998 Judicial Proceedings —
35 Harford Glassman, BarryBarry Glassman Republican 1998 Finance —
36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's Pipkin, E. J.E. J. Pipkin Republican 2002 Finance —
37 Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico Colburn, Richard F.Richard F. Colburn Republican 1994 Education, Health, and Environment —
38 Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Stoltzfus, J. LowellJ. Lowell Stoltzfus Republican 1992[a] Budget and Taxation —
39 Montgomery King, Nancy J.Nancy J. King Democratic 2007 Budget and Taxation —
40 Baltimore City Pugh, Catherine E.Catherine E. Pugh Democratic 2006 Finance —
41 Baltimore City Gladden, Lisa A.Lisa A. Gladden Democratic 2002 Judicial Proceedings (Vice-Chair) —
42 Baltimore County Brochin, JamesJames Brochin Democratic 2002 Judicial Proceedings —
43 Baltimore City Conway, Joan CarterJoan Carter Conway Democratic 1997[a] Education, Health, and Environment (Chair) —
44 Baltimore City Jones, Verna L.Verna L. Jones Democratic 2002 Budget and Taxation —
45 Baltimore City McFadden, Nathaniel J.Nathaniel J. McFadden Democratic 1994 Budget and Taxation Member
46 Baltimore City Della, Jr., George W.George W. Della, Jr. Democratic 1982 Finance —
47 Prince George's Harrington, David C.David C. Harrington Democratic 2008[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

Affiliation Members
  Democratic Party 104
  Republican Party 37
Unaffiliated 0
 Total
 141
 Government Majority
 67

Leadership

Michael Busch, House Speaker
Position Name Party District
Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch Democratic 30
Speaker Pro Tempore Adrienne A. Jones Democratic 10
Majority Leader Kumar P. Barve Democratic 17
Majority Whip Talmadge BranchDemocratic 45
Minority Leader Tony O'DonnellRepublican 29C
Minority Whip Christopher B. ShankRepublican 2B

Members

Democrat/Republican
Democratic Party
Republican Party
DistrictCounties Represented DelegatePartyFirst ElectedCommittee
1A Allegany, Garrett Beitzel, Wendell R.Wendell R. Beitzel Republican 2006 Health and Government Operations
1B Allegany Kelly, KevinKevin Kelly Democratic 1986 Judiciary
1C Allegany, Washington Myers, LeRoyLeRoy Myers Republican 2002 Appropriations
2A Washington Robert A. McKee[2]
Andrew A. Serafini[3]		 Republican 2008 Ways and Means
2B Washington Shank, ChrisChris Shank Republican 1998 Judiciary
2C Washington Donoghue, John P.John P. Donoghue Democratic 1990 Health and Government Operations
3A Frederick Clagett, Galen R.Galen R. Clagett Democratic 2002 Appropriations
3A Frederick Hecht, SueSue Hecht Democratic 1994 Economic Matters
3B Frederick, Washington Weldon, Richard B.Richard B. Weldon Republican 2010 Health and Government Operations
4A Frederick Bartlett, Joseph R.Joseph R. Bartlett Republican 1998 Ways and Means
4A Frederick Stull, Paul S.Paul S. Stull Republican 1994 Environmental Matters
4B Carroll, Frederick Elliott, Donald B.Donald B. Elliott Republican 1986 Health and Government Operations
5A Carroll Shewell, TanyaTanya Shewell Republican 2004[4] Environmental Matters
5A Carroll Stocksdale, NancyNancy Stocksdale Republican 1994 Appropriations
5B Carroll, Baltimore County Kach, WadeWade Kach Republican 1974 Health and Government Operations
6 Baltimore County Minnick, Joseph J.Joseph J. Minnick Democratic 1988[4] Economic Matters
6 Baltimore County Olszewski, JohnJohn Olszewski Democratic 2006[4] Ways and Means
6 Baltimore County Weir, Jr., Michael H.Michael H. Weir, Jr. Democratic 2002 Environmental Matters
7 Baltimore County, Harford Impallaria, RichardRichard Impallaria Republican 2002 Economic Matters
7 Baltimore County, Harford Jennings, J. B.J. B. Jennings Republican 2002 Ways and Means
7 Baltimore County, Harford McDonough, PatPat McDonough Republican 1978 Health and Government Operations
8 Baltimore County Schuler, ToddTodd Schuler Democratic 2006 Judiciary
8 Baltimore County Bromwell, Eric M.Eric M. Bromwell Democratic 2002 Health and Government Operations
8 Baltimore County Boteler, JoeJoe Boteler Republican 2002 Environmental Matters
9A Howard Bates, Gail H.Gail H. Bates Republican 2002[4] Appropriations
9A Howard Miller, Warren E.Warren E. Miller Republican 2003[4] Economic Matters
9B Carroll Krebs, Susan W.Susan W. Krebs Republican 2002 Ways and Means
10 Baltimore County Burns, EmmettEmmett Burns Democratic 1994 Economic Matters
10 Baltimore County Jones, Adrienne A.Adrienne A. Jones Democratic 1997[4] Appropriations
10 Baltimore County Nathan-Pulliam, ShirleyShirley Nathan-Pulliam Democratic 1994 Health and Government Operations
11 Baltimore County Cardin, Jon S.Jon S. Cardin Democratic 2002 Ways and Means
11 Baltimore County Morhaim, Dan K.Dan K. Morhaim Democratic 1994 Health and Government Operations
11 Baltimore County Stein, DanaDana Stein Democratic 2002[4] Environmental Matters
12A Baltimore County, Howard DeBoy, SteveSteve DeBoy Democratic 2002 Appropriations
12A Baltimore County, Howard Malone, JamesJames Malone Democratic 1994 Environmental Matters (Vice-Chair)
12B Howard Bobo, ElizabethElizabeth Bobo Democratic 1994 Environmental Matters
13 Howard Pendergrass, ShaneShane Pendergrass Democratic 1994 Health and Government Operations
13 Howard Guzzone, GuyGuy Guzzone Democratic 2006 Appropriations
13 Howard Turner, Frank S.Frank S. Turner Democratic 1994 Ways and Means
14 Montgomery Kaiser, Anne R.Anne R. Kaiser Democratic 2002 Ways and Means
14 Montgomery Montgomery, KarenKaren Montgomery Democratic 2002 Health and Government Operations
14 Montgomery Taylor, HermanHerman Taylor Democratic 2002 Economic Matters
15 Montgomery Rice, Craig L.Craig L. Rice Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
15 Montgomery Dumais, Kathleen M.Kathleen M. Dumais Democratic 2002 Judiciary
15 Montgomery Feldman, Brian J.Brian J. Feldman Democratic 2002 Economic Matters
16 Montgomery Bronrott, William A.William A. Bronrott Democratic 1998 Appropriations
16 Montgomery Frick, WilliamWilliam Frick Democratic 2007[5] Ways and Means
16 Montgomery Lee, Susan C.Susan C. Lee Democratic 2002[4] Judiciary
17 Montgomery Barve, Kumar P.Kumar P. Barve Democratic 1990 Ways and Means
17 Montgomery Gilchrist, James W.James W. Gilchrist Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
17 Montgomery Simmons, LuizLuiz Simmons Democratic 1978 Judiciary
18 Montgomery Gutierrez, Ana SolAna Sol Gutierrez Democratic 2002 Appropriations
18 Montgomery Carr, Jr., Alfred C.Alfred C. Carr, Jr. Democratic 2007[5] Environmental Matters
18 Montgomery Waldstreicher, JeffJeff Waldstreicher Democratic 2006 Judiciary
19 Montgomery Heller, HankHank Heller Democratic 1986 Appropriations
19 Montgomery Kramer, BenBen Kramer Democratic 2006 Judiciary
19 Montgomery Manno, RogerRoger Manno Democratic 2006 Economic Matters
20 Montgomery Hucker, TomTom Hucker Democratic 2006 Environmental Matters
20 Montgomery Hixson, Sheila E.Sheila E. Hixson Democratic 1976[4] Ways and Means (Chair)
20 Montgomery Mizeur, Heather R.Heather R. Mizeur Democratic 2006 Health and Government Operations
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Frush, Barbara A.Barbara A. Frush Democratic 1994 Environmental Matters
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Barnes, BenBen Barnes Democratic 2006 Judiciary
21 Anne Arundel, Prince George's Peña-Melnyk, JoselineJoseline Peña-Melnyk Democratic 2006 Health and Government Operations
22 Prince George's Gaines, TawannaTawanna Gaines Democratic 2001[4] Appropriations
22 Prince George's Healey, AnneAnne Healey Democratic 1990 Environmental Matters
22 Prince George's Ross, Justin D.Justin D. Ross Democratic 2002 Ways and Means
23A Prince George's Levi, GerronGerron Levi Democratic 2006 Judiciary
23A Prince George's Hubbard, James W.James W. Hubbard Democratic 1992[4] Health and Government Operations
23B Prince George's Holmes, MarvinMarvin Holmes Democratic 2002 Environmental Matters
24 Prince George's Benson, Joanne C.Joanne C. Benson Democratic 1990 Health and Government Operations
24 Prince George's Howard, CarolynCarolyn Howard Democratic 1988[4] Ways and Means
24 Prince George's Vaughn, Michael L.Michael L. Vaughn Democratic 2002 Economic Matters
25 Prince George's Braveboy, Aisha N.Aisha N. Braveboy Democratic 2006 Economic Matters
25 Prince George's Davis, Dereck E.Dereck E. Davis Democratic 1994 Economic Matters (Chair)
25 Prince George's Griffith, Melony G.Melony G. Griffith Democratic 1998 Appropriations
26 Prince George's Valderrama, KrisKris Valderrama Democratic 2006 Judiciary
26 Prince George's Walker, JayJay Walker Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
26 Prince George's Turner, Veronica L.Veronica L. Turner Democratic 2002 Health and Government Operations
27A Calvert, Prince George's Proctor, JimJim Proctor Democratic 1990[4] Appropriations (Vice-Chair)
27A Calvert, Prince George's Vallario, JoeJoe Vallario Democratic 1974 Judiciary (Chair)
27B Calvert Kullen, SueSue Kullen Democratic 2004[4] Health and Government Operations
28 Charles Murphy, PeterPeter Murphy Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
28 Charles Jameson, Sally Y.Sally Y. Jameson Democratic 2002 Economic Matters
28 Charles Levy, Murray D.Murray D. Levy Democratic 2004[4] Appropriations
29A Charles, St. Mary's Wood, Jr., John F.John F. Wood, Jr. Democratic 1986 Appropriations
29B St. Mary's Bohanan, JohnJohn Bohanan Democratic 1999[4] Appropriations
29C Calvert, St. Mary's O'Donnell, TonyTony O'Donnell Republican 1994 Environmental Matters
30 Anne Arundel Busch, Michael E.Michael E. Busch Democratic 1986 Speaker of the House of Delegates
30 Anne Arundel Clagett, Virginia P.Virginia P. Clagett Democratic 1994 Environmental Matters
30 Anne Arundel George, RonRon George Republican 2006 Ways and Means
31 Anne Arundel Kipke, NicNic Kipke Republican 2002 Health and Government Operations
31 Anne Arundel Dwyer, DonDon Dwyer Republican 2006 Judiciary
31 Anne Arundel Schuh, SteveSteve Schuh Republican 2006 Appropriations
32 Anne Arundel Beidle, PamelaPamela Beidle Democratic 2006 Environmental Matters
32 Anne Arundel Love, Mary AnnMary Ann Love Democratic 1993 Economic Matters
32 Anne Arundel Sophocleus, TedTed Sophocleus Democratic 1992 Appropriations
33A Anne Arundel King, JamesJames King Republican 2006 Economic Matters
33A Anne Arundel McConkey, TonyTony McConkey Republican 2002 Judiciary
33B Anne Arundel Costa, Robert A.Robert A. Costa Republican 2002 Health and Government Operations
34A Cecil, Harford Riley, B. DanielB. Daniel Riley Democratic 1998 Health and Government Operations
34A Cecil, Harford James, Mary-DulanyMary-Dulany James Democratic 1998 Appropriations
34B Cecil Rudolph, David D.David D. Rudolph Democratic 1994 Economic Matters (Vice-Chair)
35A Harford Norman, WayneWayne Norman Republican 2007[5] Environmental Matters
35A Harford Stifler, DonnaDonna Stifler Republican 2006 Economic Matters
35B Harford McComas, SusanSusan McComas Republican 2002 Judiciary
36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's Smigiel, Michael D.Michael D. Smigiel Republican 2002 Judiciary
36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's Sossi, Richard A.Richard A. Sossi Republican 2002 Environmental Matters
36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's Walkup, Mary RoeMary Roe Walkup Republican 1994 Economic Matters
37A Dorchester, Wicomico Cane, Rudolph C.Rudolph C. Cane Democratic 1998 Environmental Matters
37B Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico Eckardt, AdieAdie Eckardt Republican 1994 Appropriations
37B Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Wicomico Haddaway, JeannieJeannie Haddaway Republican 2002 Economic Matters
38A Somerset, Wicomico Elmore, D. PageD. Page Elmore Republican 2002 Ways and Means
38B Wicomico, Worcester Conway, NormanNorman Conway Democratic 1986 Appropriations (Chair)
38B Wicomico, Worcester Mathias, JimJim Mathias Democratic 2006[4] Economic Matters
39 Montgomery Barkley, Charles E.Charles E. Barkley Democratic 1998 Appropriations
39 Montgomery Reznik, KirillKirill Reznik Democratic 2007[5] Health and Government Operations
39 Montgomery Ali, SaqibSaqib Ali Democratic 2006 Environmental Matters
40 Baltimore City Conaway, FrankFrank Conaway Democratic 2006 Judiciary
40 Baltimore City Robinson, BarbaraBarbara Robinson Democratic 2006 Appropriations
40 Baltimore City Tarrant, Shawn Z.Shawn Z. Tarrant Democratic 2006 Health and Government Operations
41 Baltimore City Carter, Jill P.Jill P. Carter Democratic 2002 Judiciary
41 Baltimore City Oaks, Nathaniel T.Nathaniel T. Oaks Democratic 1982 Health and Government Operations
41 Baltimore City Rosenberg, SandySandy Rosenberg Democratic 1982 Judiciary (Vice-Chair)
42 Baltimore County Lafferty, StephenStephen Lafferty Democratic 2006 Environmental Matters
42 Baltimore County Aumann, SusanSusan Aumann Republican 2002 Appropriations
42 Baltimore County Frank, William J.William J. Frank Republican 2002 Judiciary
43 Baltimore City Anderson, CurtCurt Anderson Democratic 1982 Judiciary
43 Baltimore City Doory, Ann MarieAnn Marie Doory Democratic 1986 Ways and Means (Vice-Chair)
43 Baltimore City McIntosh, MaggieMaggie McIntosh Democratic 1992[4] Environmental Matters (Chair)
44 Baltimore City Haynes, Keith E.Keith E. Haynes Democratic 2002 Appropriations
44 Baltimore City Kirk, Ruth M.Ruth M. Kirk Democratic 1982 Economic Matters
44 Baltimore City Stukes, Melvin L.Melvin L. Stukes Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
45 Baltimore City Branch, TalmadgeTalmadge Branch Democratic 1994 Appropriations
45 Baltimore City Glenn, CherylCheryl Glenn Democratic 2006 Environmental Matters
45 Baltimore City Harrison, Hattie N.Hattie N. Harrison Democratic 1973[4] Economic Matters
46 Baltimore City Hammen, Peter A.Peter A. Hammen Democratic 1994 Health and Government Operations (Chair)
46 Baltimore City Krysiak, Carolyn J.Carolyn J. Krysiak Democratic 1990 Economic Matters
46 Baltimore City McHale, Brian K.Brian K. McHale Democratic 1990 Economic Matters
47 Prince George's Ivey, JoleneJolene Ivey Democratic 2006 Ways and Means
47 Prince George's Niemann, Doyle L.Doyle L. Niemann Democratic 2002 Environmental Matters
47 Prince George's Ramirez, Victor R.Victor R. Ramirez Democratic 2002 Judiciary

Notes

  1. ↑ "Maryland House and Senate Sessions 2008". Maryland Legislative Information Systems. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  2. ↑ resigned February 18, 2008
  3. ↑ appointed by governor on March 7, 2008 to fill vacancy due to McKee resignation
  4. 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.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Originally appointed to office to fill an open seat, rather than elected.

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