Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 659: State Board of Education - Membership - Early Childhood Development Professional
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 659 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Education - Membership - Early Childhood Development Professional. Primary sponsor: Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Charlotte Crutchfield (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Cathi Forbes (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Andrew Pruski (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Courtney Watson (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Charlotte Crutchfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Cathi Forbes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43B |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Andrew Pruski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33A |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Courtney Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9B |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Natalie Ziegler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means