Kirill Reznik

Kirill Reznik (born August 9, 1974) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He was previously a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 39 from 2007 to 2023, resigning to become the Assistant Secretary for Inter-Departmental Data Integration for the Maryland Department of Human Services. His family settled in Miami Beach, Florida. Reznik attended Dade County Public Schools, graduating from North Miami Beach Senior High School in 1992. Reznik attended Florida International University, where he served in the student government alongside future political journalist Steve Benen, graduating with a B.A. in international relations and a minor in economics in 1995. Later, Reznik went on to attend American University and received his M.A. in international peace and conflict resolution from the School of International Service in 1998, who nonetheless won reelection to the ticket.

On March 14, 2023, Reznik announced that he would resign from the Maryland House of Delegates on March 21, to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Inter-Departmental Data Integration for the Maryland Department of Human Services.

Maryland House of Delegates

First term (2007–2011) After the retirement of State Senator Patrick J. Hogan, and ascension of Maryland State Delegate Nancy J. King to fill Senator Hogan's Senate seat, Reznik was nominated by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, and appointed by Governor O'Malley, to fill Nancy King's seat for the remainder of her term on October 2, 2007.

During his first term, Reznik has sponsored the following legislation that has successfully been enacted as Maryland law: - Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health and Social Services by State Agencies - Establishment of and regulation by State Athletic Commission of professional and amateur Mixed Martial Arts events - Disclosure of medical records in Children In Need of Assistance (CINA) Proceedings - Establishment of licensure renewal requirements for radiology professionals HB 1135/2009 - Provides employees of Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission workers' compensation presumption for Lyme Disease. HB 531/2010 - Extension of Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health and Social Services by State Agencies HB 646/2010 - Bans the use of corded window blinds in foster homes, family day care facilities, and child care centers. HB 647/2010 - Exempting the Department of Natural Resources from State Procurement law related to conservation service opportunities entered into with nonprofit entities. HB 699/2010 - Requiring the State to set hospital reimbursement rates for specific freestanding emergency facilities and altering how the state can issue a license for new facilities. HB 870/2010 - Prohibiting the performance of specific cosmetic surgical procedures in unaccredited medical offices or facilities. HB 1017/2010 - Requiring health insurance to cover visits for obesity evaluation and management and visits for and costs of developmental screening for child wellness services.

Second term (2011–2015)

On November 2, 2010, Reznik was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 39.

During his second term, to date Reznik has sponsored the following legislation that has successfully been enacted as Maryland law: HB 87/2011 - Restricting the ability of employers to use an individual's credit history against them in hiring or retention. HB 440/2012 - Debarred entities who do business with Iran from doing business with the State of Maryland. HB 448/2012 - Requires the State to only contract for electronics recycling with certified recyclers so harmful equipment or chemicals are not dumped domestically or abroad. HB 456/2012 - Expanded access of the Small Business Reserve Program to a large number of small businesses. HB 540/2012 - Establishes requirements for the proper handling of the body of a decedent by funeral establishments and crematories in response to recent scandals involving the treatment of remains of Maryland veterans awaiting burial at Arlington National Cemetery. HB 833/2012 - Enables Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners to have the right to practice within the scope of their license, including in a sleep laboratory.

Assignments

Committee on Health and Government Operations - Standing Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates - 2007–2023 Subcommittee on Minority Health Disparities - 2007-2011 Subcommittee on Government Operations - 2007–2023 Subcommittee on Health Facilities and Occupations - 2011–2023 Joint Committee on Federal Relations - 2011–2023 Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - 2011–2023 Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council - 2008–2023 - Representative of the Maryland House of Delegates Maryland Commission on Autism - 2009–2023 - Representative of the Maryland House of Delegates Chair, Workgroup on Finances and Resources Maryland Alliance for Responsible Gambling - 2011–2023 - Representative of the Maryland House of Delegates Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health and Social Services by State Agencies - 2011 - One of two representatives of the Maryland House of Delegates

Electoral history 2014 Race for Maryland House of Delegates–39th District

Voters to choose three: Name Votes Percent Outcome Charles E. Barkley, Democratic 15,247 23.02% Won Shane Robinson, Democratic 14,179 21.41% Won Kirill Reznik, Democratic 13,788 20.82% Won Gloria Chang, Republican 8,117 12.25% Lost Al Phillips, Republican 7,565 11.42% Lost Xiangfei Chang, Republican 7,340 11.08% Lost

2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates–39th District

Voters to choose three: Name Votes Percent Outcome Charles E. Barkley, Democratic 18,060 23.54% Won Kirill Reznik, Democratic 16,199 21.12% Won Shane Robinson, Democratic 15,961 20.81% Won Jim Pettit, Republican 9,695 12.64% Lost Bill Witham, Republican 8,482 11.06% Lost Al Phillips, Republican 8,482 11.06% Lost

Personal life Reznik is an active alumni member of the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. , he was the Tribune of the organization's Grand Council. In October 2018, he was elected International Counsul (President) of the fraternity.