Donald B. Elliott
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Donald B. Elliott is a registered pharmacist and American politician of the Republican Party
in the State of Maryland
, currently serving his 6th term as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He serves as the representative of Maryland legislative district 4B, which encompasses Carroll and Frederick Counties in Western Maryland. Delegate Elliott is known for his dedication to health care issues, particularly the crisis in Maryland regarding uncompensated care, and has worked in recent years to address the issue of removing citizens from the uninsured rolls through various measures.
in 1986 to represent District 4B, which covers Carroll and Frederick Counties
. He originally defeated Republican incumbent Delegate Lanny V. Harchenhorn, and defeated Democrat Robert George Fehle Sr. in the general election. He sits on the House Health & Government Operations Committee as the ranking minority member, and also sits on two subcommittees; the House Insurance Subcommittee and the House Health Facilities & Occpations Subcommittee.
in Baltimore County. He graduated from the University of Maryland
School of Pharmacy in 1957. He later attended St. John's University, New York, to continue his study of pharmaceutical chemistry.
and remained in the Naval Reserve
until 1971, retiring at the rank of Lt. Commander.
Delegate Elliott has worked as a pharmacist in several capacities, including owning & operating two pharmacies in Carroll County, and remains a registered pharmacist.
During his time in the legislature, Elliott has concentrated his efforts on the Health & Government Operations Committee towards reforming Maryland's health insurance market.
Delegate Elliott has introduced legislation in the 2008 legislative session centering on the concept of personal responsibility with regards to health insurance. Those individuals who are able to afford health coverage, but choose not to purchase it, increase the cost of uncompensated care in Maryland's hospitals. Though his approach is not a panacea to the issue of the uninsured, it is an approach that emphasizes turning to those who can bear the cost of health coverage first before addressing those who do not have access to employer plans or who otherwise cannot procure or afford it.
The net effect in bringing down the number of uninsured is to lower premiums for those who do purchase health insurance, and strengthening the health care system by assisting those who need help in attaining coverage. The legislation encompasses one piece of the noted Massachusetts health care reform
. The personal responsibility concept has been endorsed by former Massachusetts
Governor Mitt Romney
, and also former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
.
During the 2010 session of the Maryland General Assembly
, he attempted to eliminate the requirement to have all vehicles in Maryland have front license plates. The Maryland Department of Legislative Services Estimated this would have saved the state over $500,000 the first year alone, with savings of over $750,000 in subsequent years.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
in the State of Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, currently serving his 6th term as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He serves as the representative of Maryland legislative district 4B, which encompasses Carroll and Frederick Counties in Western Maryland. Delegate Elliott is known for his dedication to health care issues, particularly the crisis in Maryland regarding uncompensated care, and has worked in recent years to address the issue of removing citizens from the uninsured rolls through various measures.
Background
Elliott was first elected to the Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
in 1986 to represent District 4B, which covers Carroll and Frederick Counties
Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering the southern border of Pennsylvania and the northeastern border of Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 233,385....
. He originally defeated Republican incumbent Delegate Lanny V. Harchenhorn, and defeated Democrat Robert George Fehle Sr. in the general election. He sits on the House Health & Government Operations Committee as the ranking minority member, and also sits on two subcommittees; the House Insurance Subcommittee and the House Health Facilities & Occpations Subcommittee.
Education
Elliott attended Kenwood High SchoolKenwood High School
Kenwood High School is a Baltimore County public high school located in Essex, Maryland.-About the School:Kenwood has been educating students since 1931. The school was originally housed at 6700 Kenwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21237, which is now Golden Ring Middle School...
in Baltimore County. He graduated from the University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
School of Pharmacy in 1957. He later attended St. John's University, New York, to continue his study of pharmaceutical chemistry.
Career
Elliott served in the United States NavyUnited States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
and remained in the Naval Reserve
United States Navy Reserve
The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the Reserve Component of the United States Navy...
until 1971, retiring at the rank of Lt. Commander.
Delegate Elliott has worked as a pharmacist in several capacities, including owning & operating two pharmacies in Carroll County, and remains a registered pharmacist.
During his time in the legislature, Elliott has concentrated his efforts on the Health & Government Operations Committee towards reforming Maryland's health insurance market.
Delegate Elliott has introduced legislation in the 2008 legislative session centering on the concept of personal responsibility with regards to health insurance. Those individuals who are able to afford health coverage, but choose not to purchase it, increase the cost of uncompensated care in Maryland's hospitals. Though his approach is not a panacea to the issue of the uninsured, it is an approach that emphasizes turning to those who can bear the cost of health coverage first before addressing those who do not have access to employer plans or who otherwise cannot procure or afford it.
The net effect in bringing down the number of uninsured is to lower premiums for those who do purchase health insurance, and strengthening the health care system by assisting those who need help in attaining coverage. The legislation encompasses one piece of the noted Massachusetts health care reform
Massachusetts health care reform
The Massachusetts health care insurance reform law, enacted in 2006, mandates that nearly every resident of Massachusetts obtain a state-government-regulated minimum level of healthcare insurance coverage and provides free health care insurance for residents earning less than 150% of the federal...
. The personal responsibility concept has been endorsed by former Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
Governor Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician. He was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and is a candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination.The son of George W...
, and also former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999....
.
During the 2010 session of the Maryland General Assembly
Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland. It is a bicameral body. The upper chamber, the Maryland State Senate, has 47 representatives and the lower chamber, the Maryland House of Delegates, has 141 representatives...
, he attempted to eliminate the requirement to have all vehicles in Maryland have front license plates. The Maryland Department of Legislative Services Estimated this would have saved the state over $500,000 the first year alone, with savings of over $750,000 in subsequent years.
Legislative notes
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)
- voted for income tax reduction in 1998 (SB750)
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)
Election results
- 2006 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 4B
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald B. Elliott, Rep. 10,148 69.8% Won Timothy Schlauch, Dem. 4,374 30.1% Lost Other Write-Ins 12 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose one:
- 2002 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 4B
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald B. Elliott, Rep. 10,321 75.7% Won Thomas Henry Morrison, Dem. 7,399 15.9% Lost Other Write-Ins 14 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose one:
- 1998 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 4B
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald B. Elliott, Rep. 6,897 67% Won Ann M. Ballard, Dem. 3,452 33% Lost
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- 1994 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 4B
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald B. Elliott, Rep. 7,403 78% Won Roy Pfeiffer, Dem. 2,050 22% Lost
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- 1990 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 4B
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald B. Elliott, Rep. 6,061 69% Won William D. Henley Sr., Dem. 2,695 31% Lost
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- 1986 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 4B
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald B. Elliott, Rep. 5,295 72% Won Robert George Fehle Sr., Dem. 2,018 27% Lost
- Voters to choose one:
External links
- http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/msa12218.html