Peter Murphy (politician)

Peter Murphy (born July 15, 1949) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who previously represented district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates. In 2014, he was elected President of the Charles County Board of Commissioners.[1]

For other people named Peter Murphy, see Peter Murphy (disambiguation).
Peter Murphy
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 28th district
In office
January 10, 2007 – November 30, 2014
Preceded byWilliam Daniel Mayer
Personal details
Born (1949-07-15) July 15, 1949
Washington, D.C.
Political partyDemocratic Party
ChildrenMollie and Katie
ResidenceBryans Road, Maryland

Background

Murphy was born in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 1949. He has both a B.A. and an 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.[2][3]

In the legislature

Member of House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. Member, Ways and Means Committee, 2007- (education subcommittee, 2007-; transportation subcommittee, 2007-).[4]

Legislative notes
  • voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[5]
  • voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007 (HB2)[6]
  • voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[7]
  • sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.[8]

Personal

Murphy is openly gay.[9] He was one of eight openly LGBT members of the Maryland General Assembly, alongside Sen. Rich Madaleno (D–Kensington) and Dels. Anne Kaiser (D–Burtonsville), Heather Mizeur (D–Takoma Park), Maggie McIntosh (D–Baltimore), Mary L. Washington (D–Baltimore), Bonnie Cullison (D–Silver Spring) and Luke Clippinger (D–Baltimore).

He is a divorced father of two daughters.[4]

References
  1. "Murphy, Robinson, Stewart, Davis, Rucci win in Charles County". Southern Maryland News. November 5, 2014. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  2. "Elect Peter Murphy". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-07-19.
  3. "Local Elections 2006: Peter Murphy (D)". The Washington Post. 2006. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  4. "Peter F. Murphy". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  5. "House Bill 359". Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  6. "Tax Reform Act of 2007" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-09.
  7. "House Bill 6, 2007". Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  8. "House Bill 30, 2007". Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  9. Naff, Kevin (9 March 2011). "Md. lawmaker comes out". Washington Blade. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
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