Peter Murphy (politician)
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| In office January, 2007 – Present |
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| Preceded by | William Daniel Mayer |
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| Constituency | Charles County, Maryland |
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| Born | July 15, 1949 Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | divorced |
| Children | Mollie and Katie |
| Residence | Maryland |
| Religion | Christian |
Peter Murphy is an American politician who represents district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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[edit] Background
Delegate Murphy was born in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1949. Murphy has both a B.A. and a M.A. from the American University, and an Ed.S. Degree in Counseling from George Washington University. He began his non-political career as a microbiologist for the National Institutes of Health. There he developed a strong interest in teaching and education and went on to teach science and math at General Smallwood Middle School in Indian Head, Maryland. He later directed a large educational testing program at George Washington University.[1] [2]
[edit] In the legislature
Member of House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. Member, Ways and Means Committee, 2007- (education subcommittee, 2007-; transportation subcommittee, 2007-). [3]
[edit] Legislative notes
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[4]
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[5]
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[6]
- sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.House Bill 30
[edit] External links
- delegatepetermurphy.com Official web site
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