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Douglas Peters

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Maryland State Senate, District 23 (2006 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Douglas J. J. Peters
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    12/28/1963
  • Birth Place:
    Silver Spring, MD
  • Home City:
    Bowie, MD
  • Religion:
    Catholic
  • Family:
    Wife: Corinne; 6 Children
Personal Details

Douglas J.J. Peters is a Democratic member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 23. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006. Peters currently serves as state Senate majority leader. Peters is running for re-election in the primary on June 26, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Peters previously served as majority caucus chair.

Peters earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Maryland and his MBA from the University of Baltimore. He served in the United States Army Reserve.

Education

  • Graduated, Leadership Washington, 1997
  • MBA, University of Baltimore, 1990
  • BS, Finance, University of Maryland, 1985

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Leadership Washington, 1997
  • MBA, University of Baltimore, 1990
  • BS, Finance, University of Maryland, 1985
  • Principal, Metropolitan Archives, Limited Liability Company
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, The Peters Group
  • Captain, United States Army Reserve, 1990-1991

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Leadership Washington, 1997
  • MBA, University of Baltimore, 1990
  • BS, Finance, University of Maryland, 1985
  • Principal, Metropolitan Archives, Limited Liability Company
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, The Peters Group
  • Captain, United States Army Reserve, 1990-1991
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 23, 2006-present
  • Former Majority Caucus Chair, Maryland State Senate
  • Majority Leader, Maryland State Senate, 2016-2018
  • Council Member, Prince George's County Council, District 4, 2002-2006
  • Mayor Pro Tempore, Bowie City Council, 2000-2002
  • Council Member, Bowie City Council, 1998-2002

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Senate Chair, Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Education, Business and Administration Subcommittee, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Health and Human Services Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Health, Education and Human Resources Subcommittee, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Joint Audit Committee, Maryland State Senate

Former Chair, Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, Maryland General Assembly

Former Member, Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure, Maryland State Senate

Former Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Pensions, Maryland General Assembly

Former Chair, Pensions Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Special Committee on Substance Abuse, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Pensions, Maryland State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)

Member, Audit and Evaluation

Member, Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders

Member, Budget and Taxation

Member, Federal Relations

Co-Chair, Legislative Information Technology and Open Government

Member, Legislative Policy

Member, Marijuana Legalization Workgroup

Member, Pensions

Co-Chair, Protocol

Member, Spending Affordability

Chair, Subcommittee on Capital Budget

Chair, Subcommittee on Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment

Member, Tax Credit Evaluation

Member, Workgroup on the Assessment and Funding of School Facilities

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Leadership Washington, 1997
  • MBA, University of Baltimore, 1990
  • BS, Finance, University of Maryland, 1985
  • Principal, Metropolitan Archives, Limited Liability Company
  • President/Chief Executive Officer, The Peters Group
  • Captain, United States Army Reserve, 1990-1991
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 23, 2006-present
  • Former Majority Caucus Chair, Maryland State Senate
  • Majority Leader, Maryland State Senate, 2016-2018
  • Council Member, Prince George's County Council, District 4, 2002-2006
  • Mayor Pro Tempore, Bowie City Council, 2000-2002
  • Council Member, Bowie City Council, 1998-2002
  • Member, Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council, 2019-present
  • Member, Rural Maryland Council, 2019-present
  • Member, Special Olympics Maryland, Board of Directors, 2019-present
  • Member, The Arc of Maryland, Board of Directors, 2019-present
  • Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 7, Prince George's County, 2009-present
  • Member, DeMatha Catholic High School Foundation Board, 2004-present
  • Member, Steering Committee, DeMatha Catholic High School, 2004-present
  • Volunteer, Bowie Interfaith Community Food Pantry
  • Former Member, Bowie State University Foundation, Board of Directors
  • Former Chair, Corporate Gifts Committee, Doctor's Community Hospital Foundation
  • Board Member, Elizabeth Seton High School Board
  • Member, Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 2008-present
  • Chair, Georges County Senate Delegation
  • Member, Knights of Columbus
  • Member, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
  • Public Safety Policy Committee, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
  • Former Member, National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
  • Member, President’s Advisory Committee Greater Baltimore Committee
  • Former County Council Liaison, Prince George's County Municipal Association
  • Former President, Saint Pius X Home and School Association
  • Post Number 8065, Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Member, Prince George's County School Construction Master Plan Work group, 2018-2019
  • Member, Governor's Workforce Investment Board, 2015-2018
  • Member, State Board of Spinal Cord Injury Research, 2007-2017
  • Member, Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council, 2015-2016
  • Chair/Vice-Chair, Prince George's County Delegation, 2008-2016
  • Member, Work Group to Study the Feasibility of Building a Multi-Sport Stadium, 2014-2015
  • Member, Veterans Behavioral Health Advisory Board, 2008-2011
  • Member, Commission to Study Title Insurance Industry in Maryland, 2008-2010
  • Member, Task Force to Study Locations in Prince George's County Best Suited for Use by State Agencies, 2008-2009
  • Assistant Football Coach, Bowie Boys and Girls Club, 2002-2008
  • Member, Task Force to Study State Assistance to Veterans, 2007-2008
  • Member, Task Force to Study Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Rosecroft Raceway, 2008
  • Member, Task Force to Study Rent Stabilization for the Elderly in Prince George's County, 2007
  • Member, Health, Education and Human Services Committee, County Council, Prince George's County, 2002-2006
  • Vice Chair, Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee, County Council, Prince George's County, 2004-2006
  • Chair, Public Safety and Fiscal Management Committee, County Council, Prince George's County, 2004-2006
  • Public Schools Management Oversight Panel, Prince George's County, 1998-2002
  • President, Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, 2000-2001
  • Former Member, Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce Board, 1997-2000
  • Member, Prince George's County Commission, 2000
  • Post Commander, Post Number 66, American Legion, 1997-1998
  • President, Prince George's County Board of Trade, 1988-1989

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