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D Maryland Senate · District 30

Sen. Sarah Elfreth

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Total votes
5,298
all sessions
Attendance
100%
9 missed
Higher than 85% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
549
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
0
assignments
549 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
549
Primary
465
Co-sponsor
84
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Primary SB 818
Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor
Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence within Maryland state government by creating a new subcabinet and requiring agencies to conduct annual inventories of their AI systems and impact assessments. It mandates that the Department of Information Technology develop policies for the development, procurement, and deployment of AI while prohibiting certain agencies from using AI in specific high-risk scenarios until further guidelines are set. The legislation also introduces a formal competitive procurement method called "proof of concept" to test new AI products and services, while exempting certain financial and higher education offices from some of these requirements.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 482
Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor
Governor's Office for Children - Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Grant Program (ENOUGH Act of 2024)

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Governor's Office for Children and creates a new ENOUGH Grant Program to support community organizations working with children and families. It mandates that the Children's Cabinet meet at least four times a year, be chaired by the Special Secretary, and submit annual reports on its activities and future plans. Additionally, the legislation requires the office to develop a database and submit a detailed report analyzing different methods for calculating neighborhood poverty indicators to improve eligibility for state education grants. The bill also creates a special, nonlapsing fund for the ENOUGH grants and ensures that interest earnings from this fund remain within it rather than going to the state's general fund.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 783
Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor
Public Utilities - Solar Energy Systems and Programs, Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, and Prevailing Wage (Brighter Tomorrow Act)

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Brighter Tomorrow Act, updates Maryland's laws to support solar energy development by adjusting financial incentives, labor rules, and administrative requirements. It allows homeowners to combine energy output from multiple solar systems for billing purposes and extends the time solar projects can earn renewable energy credits. The legislation also introduces new fees for solar owners, mandates prevailing wage standards for large solar construction projects, and creates a grant program to help customers install solar systems. Additionally, the bill modifies tax exemptions for community and nonresidential solar facilities and requires local governments to use specific software to track residential solar permits.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors
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