Dereck E. Davis
Dereck Davis | |
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24th Treasurer of Maryland | |
Assumed office December 17, 2021 | |
Governor | Larry Hogan Wes Moore |
Preceded by | Nancy Kopp |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 25th district | |
In office January 11, 1995 – December 17, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Michael Arrington |
Succeeded by | Karen Toles |
Personal details | |
Born | Dereck Eugene Davis June 6, 1967 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Monique Davis |
Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA, MPP) |
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Dereck Eugene Davis (born June 6, 1967) is an
Background
Delegate Davis was born in Washington, D.C., on June 6, 1967. He attended Central High School, Capitol Heights, Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in political science in 1989. He earned a master's degree in public policy in 1999. Davis has been an administrator with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission since 2004.[2]
In the legislature
Davis was a member of House of Delegates from January 11, 1995 to 2021. He was the Chairman of the House Economic Matters Committee. He also chaired that committee's public utilities work group. He was a member of the Legislative Policy Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.[3]
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In the House of Delegates, Davis was Chair, Economic Matters Committee, 2003–2021 (public utilities subcommittee, 2003–2021, chair, 2003–10; alcoholic beverages subcommittee, 2011–2021). Member, Legislative Policy Committee, 2003–2021. Member, Environmental Matters Committee, 1995–2003 (environmental & natural resources subcommittee, 1995–99; chair, public utilities subcommittee, 1999–2003). Member, Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission, 2014–2015; Special Committee on Gaming, 2001. Deputy Majority Whip, 1999–2002. Member, Joint Covid-19 Response Legislative Work Group, 2020-2021. Member, Bi-County Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2003–2005, 2013–2014, 2017–2021; chair, 1999–2002 (county affairs committee, 1995–1998, 2008; law enforcement & state-appointed boards committee, 2006–07, 2012, 2015–2016; Maryland-national capital park & planning commission committee, 2008–2011). Member, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (formerly Maryland Legislative Black Caucus), 1995–2021 (environmental committee, 2000); Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003–2021. Member, National Conference of State Legislatures (energy & electric utilities committee, 2005–2007; agriculture, environment & energy committee, 2007–2008; agriculture & energy committee, 2008–2021; environment committee, 2008–2021).[3]
Legislative notes
- voted in for the Tax Reform Act of 2007 (HB2)[4]
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[5]
- Primary sponsor- Electricity - Universal Service Program (HB797/SB504) (Became law-chapter95)[6]
- voted for electric deregulation in 1999 (HB703)[7]
- voted for income tax reduction in 1998 (SB750)[8]
- voted in for the Tax Reform Act of 2007 (HB2)[4]
Tenure as State Treasurer
In October 2021, Davis confirmed he would run for
In December 2022, administrators of Maryland's
Awards
- 2010 Most Influential Maryland Legislators (Top 20)[18]
References
- Maryland Matters. Archivedfrom the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "State Democracy". Archived from the original on 2007-08-17. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
- ^ a b "Dereck E. Davis, Maryland State Treasurer". Maryland State Archives. September 27, 2022. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "2007 Special Session" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
- ^ "2006 Regular Session Seq No. 0942". Archived from the original on 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
- ^ "Bills sponsored by Dereck Dvis". Maryland Department Legislative Information Services. Archived from the original on 2011-03-18. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ^ "Vote record 0870". Archived from the original on 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
- ^ "Vote record 1229". Archived from the original on 2008-01-24. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
- Maryland Matters. Archivedfrom the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- Maryland Matters. Archivedfrom the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ Douglas-Gabriel, Danielle (April 24, 2023). "'A broken promise': Maryland college savings plan blocks parents from withdrawing money". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Maryland Matters. Archivedfrom the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Maryland Matters. Archivedfrom the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Maryland Matters. Archivedfrom the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ Burnett, Ava-Joye (March 15, 2023). "Legislation proposes bill to abolish Maryland 529 board in move to help recoup college savings for parents". WJZ-TV. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ Russell, Lia (April 24, 2023). "Gov. Wes Moore signs legislation shifting control of troubled Maryland 529 college savings agency to state treasurer". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ Janesch, Sam (July 11, 2023). "In Maryland 529 overhaul, state treasurer sets 6% rate of return for parents with prepaid college trust accounts". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Poll (2 April 2010). "Where Does Your Legislator Rank? See the list". Maryland Gazette of Politics and Business. Archived from the original on 18 October 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2010.