Candidate for Maryland State Senate - District 27 in 2018 Maryland 2018 General Election.
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He has been a strong supporter of early voting, and expanding the franchise to more Marylanders. Learn more
In 2016 he led the fight for the Justice Reinvestment Act, which updated sentencing guidelines in Maryland with the goal of stemming the tide on mass incarceration – including reduced mandatory minimum sentences for minor crimes, and treatment instead of incarceration for those addicted. Learn more
Senator Miller supported efforts to protect at-risk seniors. He voted for tough measures to protect seniors against financial scams. Learn more
he voted to create Maryland’s sex offender registry, an online tool that allows anyone to find out if they have a sexual predator living in their community. Learn more
He also championed “Jessica’s Law,” which requires mandatory minimum prison sentences for sex offenders who prey on children. Learn more
In 2017, Senator Miller led the charge to pass landmark legislation which the American Medical Association called “among the most comprehensive bills in state legislatures”. This bipartisan package increased treatment for those who need it, increased funding for evidence-based tools such as drug courts, and increased penalties on those bringing drugs such as fentanyl into our community. Learn more
In 2014, he voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Learn more
he’s been a strong supporter of vocational training, and has been a leader in increasing funding to programs such as the growing HVAC program at the College of Southern Maryland. Learn more
Senator Miller has worked to enhance the State’s community college funding formula, increasing funding to community colleges, and this year supporting a degree without debt. Learn more
he helped families plan for college, supporting the creation of the Maryland Higher Education Investment Plans, which allow families tax advantages with a prepaid tuition plan or a higher education savings plan. Learn more
With more money flowing into the state through casinos, Senator Miller recognizes that we must do more to ensure that funds that enter the Education Trust Fund are used to enhance education funding. To this end, he voted for a state Constitutional Amendment to ensure that money that comes into the state goes directly to education funding. Learn more
was a strong supporter of legislation in the 2018 Legislation Session to provide for a degree without debt – tuition free community college to all Maryland High School graduates Learn more
Senator Miller supported legislation in 2017 that limits the amount of time that students and teachers must spend preparing for standardized tests, allowing teachers more time to teach their students. Learn more
Senator Miller supported a four-year freeze in tuition at our public universities to ensure the doors of higher education remain open to students from working families. Learn more
In 2017, under Senator Miller’s leadership, the state began a new process to ensure that our state is meeting our Constitutional obligation to an adequate education. Senator Miller appointed former University of Maryland Chancellor Brit Kirwan to lead this charge, and Senator Miller has supported the interim recommendations of the Kirwan Commission thus far. He looks forward to the work ahead to increase school funding to ensure we have the best teachers providing our students with the best education in the best environment. Learn more
Senator Miller knows that children that enter a learning environment earlier in life have better educational outcomes, which is why he supports universal pre-kindergarten for all of Maryland’s children Learn more
In 2002, he fought to enact the landmark “Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act”, often referred to as the Thornton Act. This spurred the State’s record investment in public schools, which has helped improve student test scores, close the achievement gap, and provide generous pay raises for teachers. Learn more
Senator Miller supported legislation to require that 25% of Maryland’s energy production come from renewable resources such as wind and solar, and has supported offshore wind and fought any attempts to weaken these laws. Learn more
He also voted to reduce Maryland greenhouse gas emissions by supporting legislation which sets a goal of a 40% reduction in emissions by the year 2030. Learn more
He voted for the Maryland Clean Cars Act, which requires stricter emissions limits on automobiles sold in Maryland. Learn more
he has supported strengthened campaign finance laws, and increased Open Meetings legislation to ensure that all Marylanders can access a government that is accessible and transparent. Learn more
he supported a process of secure Automatic Voter Registration, and starting the process to allow Marylanders to register to vote on election day. Learn more
In 2017, Senator Miller led the charge to pass landmark legislation which the American Medical Association called “among the most comprehensive bills in state legislatures”. This bipartisan package increased treatment for those who need it, increased funding for evidence-based tools such as drug courts, and increased penalties on those bringing drugs such as fentanyl into our community. Learn more
In 2016 he led the fight for the Justice Reinvestment Act, which updated sentencing guidelines in Maryland with the goal of stemming the tide on mass incarceration – including reduced mandatory minimum sentences for minor crimes, and treatment instead of incarceration for those addicted. Learn more
In 2014, he voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Learn more
Senator Miller supported efforts to protect at-risk seniors. He voted for tough measures to protect seniors against financial scams. Learn more
He also voted to reduce Maryland greenhouse gas emissions by supporting legislation which sets a goal of a 40% reduction in emissions by the year 2030. Learn more
Senator Miller supported a four-year freeze in tuition at our public universities to ensure the doors of higher education remain open to students from working families. Learn more
he helped families plan for college, supporting the creation of the Maryland Higher Education Investment Plans, which allow families tax advantages with a prepaid tuition plan or a higher education savings plan. Learn more
In 2017, under Senator Miller’s leadership, the state began a new process to ensure that our state is meeting our Constitutional obligation to an adequate education. Senator Miller appointed former University of Maryland Chancellor Brit Kirwan to lead this charge, and Senator Miller has supported the interim recommendations of the Kirwan Commission thus far. He looks forward to the work ahead to increase school funding to ensure we have the best teachers providing our students with the best education in the best environment. Learn more
was a strong supporter of legislation in the 2018 Legislation Session to provide for a degree without debt – tuition free community college to all Maryland High School graduates Learn more
He also championed “Jessica’s Law,” which requires mandatory minimum prison sentences for sex offenders who prey on children. Learn more
In 2002, he fought to enact the landmark “Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act”, often referred to as the Thornton Act. This spurred the State’s record investment in public schools, which has helped improve student test scores, close the achievement gap, and provide generous pay raises for teachers. Learn more
he voted to create Maryland’s sex offender registry, an online tool that allows anyone to find out if they have a sexual predator living in their community. Learn more
He voted for the Maryland Clean Cars Act, which requires stricter emissions limits on automobiles sold in Maryland. Learn more
Senator Miller supported legislation in 2017 that limits the amount of time that students and teachers must spend preparing for standardized tests, allowing teachers more time to teach their students. Learn more
He also supported the creation of a Silver Alert program. Like the Amber Alert, which issues a public warning when a child goes missing, the Silver Alert program is designed to get information out to the public when a vulnerable senior goes missing. Learn more
With more money flowing into the state through casinos, Senator Miller recognizes that we must do more to ensure that funds that enter the Education Trust Fund are used to enhance education funding. To this end, he voted for a state Constitutional Amendment to ensure that money that comes into the state goes directly to education funding. Learn more
he’s been a strong supporter of vocational training, and has been a leader in increasing funding to programs such as the growing HVAC program at the College of Southern Maryland. Learn more
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