Julie’s Accomplishments

Julie is one of the most productive members in the 141 member Maryland House of Delegates. Her hard work and get-it-done attitude allow her to deliver for the residents of Rockville and Gaithersburg.

Sponsored 27 new state laws

Julie has championed issues ranging from progressive tax policy to consumer protections to equity. Here are just a few of the bills she sponsored that became law.

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

Julie’s legislation made Maryland the fourth state to pursue Vision Zero—a goal of no deaths or serious injuries on our streets by the year 2030. And a follow-up law ensures transparency about safety deficiencies on state roadways.

Improved Elections

Renamed “absentee ballots” to “mail-in ballots” to make it clear to voters that they have the option to vote by mail if they so choose. Tightened campaign finance laws to prohibit cryptocurrency contributions and ensure transparency about recurring contributions.

Helped Low-income families

Made it easier for low-income workers to receive their refund from the Earned Income Tax Credit—the most effective anti-poverty program in America. Also created the Maryland Child Tax Credit and worked with the Moore/Miller Administration to significantly expand the credit.

Affordable Housing

Tackled the shortage of affordable housing by identifying and reusing excess state-owned properties for affordable housing and removed a barrier to creation of affordable housing in Montgomery County.

Protections for LGBTQ+ Marylanders

Banned the use of the “panic defense,” a legal strategy that asks a jury to find that a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity is to blame for the defendant’s violent action.

Incentivized whistleblowers to report tax fraud

Created a reward program for whistleblowers who report information to the Comptroller’s Office that leads to the successful detection of state tax fraud. Millions of dollars have been recouped as a result.

Protected Students with food allergies

Required public school districts to disclose ingredients in cafeteria foods and have a policy to protect students with life-threatening food allergies. Protected kids in child care with new safety standards for child care providers.

Banned toxic chemicals from cosmetics

Toxic chemicals are found in everyday products used by many Americans. This law bans 12 harmful chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products.

Secured Funding for Local Organizations

Julie has helped local non-profits receive much needed state funding, including for Manna Food Center to expand their ability to store fresh foods; for maintenance and upgrades at VisArts, EveryMind, and the CCACC Health Center; and for a new space for job trainings at Sunflower Bakery.

Working with her District 17 colleagues, a total of $8.7 million was directed to local non-profits, City of Gaithersburg, and the City of Rockville from 2019-2024.

Assisting Residents

Each year, Julie hears from a multitude of Gaithersburg and Rockville residents about their thoughts about pending legislation, ideas for how to improve Maryland, and their problems with state agencies. Julie and her staff ensure that each resident is heard and assisted.