Joseline Pena-Melnyk
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| In office 2007 – Present |
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| Preceded by | Pauline Menes |
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| Constituency | Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel County |
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| In office 2003 – 2006 |
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| Born | June 25, 1966 Dominican Republic |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Markian Melynk |
| Children | Camilo, Alejandra and Katerina |
| Residence | College Park, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Joseline Peña-Melnyk is an American politician who represents District 21 in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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[edit] Background
Born in the Dominican Republic on June 26, 1966, Delegate Peña-Melnyk attended John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx, New York and then graduated from Buffalo State College with a B.S. in criminal justice. She later attended the State University of New York at Buffalo of America where she earned her J.D.[1]
[edit] In the legislature
Delegate Peña-Melnyk is a member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee and its Government Operations and Public Health & Long-Term Care subcommittees. She is also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Women Legislators of Maryland.[2]
[edit] Legislative notes
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[4]
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[5]
- sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.House Bill 30
[edit] Democratic party activist=
During the 2008 democratic presidential campaign, Pena-Melnyk endorsed the candidacy of Illinois senator Barack Obama.
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