Kris Valderrama
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Kris Valderrama | |
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.jpg) Valderrama in April 2009 | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 26 | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Obie Patterson |
| Constituency | Prince George's County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Abraham A. Lobo |
| Relations | The Honorable David M. Valderrama, Fmr Prince George's Probate Judge; State Delegate |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Fort Washington, Maryland |
Kriselda "Kris" Valderrama is an American politician who represents district 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1]
Early life and career
Valderrama was born in Washington, D.C., and is of Filipino ancestry. She graduated from Oxon Hill Senior High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy from Salisbury State University.
In the legislature
Valderrama has been a member of the House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. She served on the House Judiciary Committee from 2007 to 2015. She currently serves on the Economic Matters committee, where she chairs the Workers Compensation subcommittee, as well as serves as the House Chair, Joint Committee on Workers' Compensation Benefit & Insurance Oversight Committee.
She currently serves as the Chair of the Maryland Legislative Asian Pacific American Caucus and is also a member of Women Legislators of Maryland.
Legislative notes
- Voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[2]
- Voted in favor of the Tax Reform Act of 2007 (HB2)[3]
- Voted in favor of Higher Education - Tuition Charges - Maryland High in 2007 (HB6)[4]