In 2017, Delegate David introduced and passed legislation to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the state of Maryland. David has continued to lead efforts to phase out our reliance on fossil fuels and encourage the use of electric vehicles; Through the passage of David’s Clean Cars Act of 2022, the creation of an electric school bus pilot program in Montgomery County, and legislation to electrify the state’s vehicle fleet, we are closer than ever to our green energy future.  In 2024, Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo introduced and passed the DRIVE Act, enabling time-of-use rates for electricity, virtual power plants, and vehicle-to-grid technologies in Maryland. The DRIVE Act encourages entrepreneurial Marylanders to receive benefits for the energy they produce via home distributed energy like solar panels and batteries.

In 2025-2026, David focused intently on the Utility RELIEF Act–a bill introduced by the Speaker of the House to address energy affordability. As Chair of the House Subcommittee on Energy, David worked alongside colleagues in the House and Senate to find innovative solutions to lower energy bills while continuing to support Maryland’s clean energy goals. David is continuing to deliver thoughtful solutions to address our energy and environmental needs while creating a higher quality of life for our District 15 community.  CLICK HERE to view a complete list of legislation David sponsored/co-sponsored.

David served as a police officer with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) from 1994 to 1997.  He was part of the first MCPD central business district bicycle patrol unit, and continues to advocate for public safety. David is dedicated to ensuring that roads in Maryland are safe for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. In 2016 he was named Legislator of the Year by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and continues to be a legislative leader on pedestrian safety issues. David was awarded the Maryland Women’s Caucus’ Legislator of the Year Award in 2018, in recognition of his efforts to ensure the Maryland General Assembly is a safe workplace for all. In 2025, David was awarded the Caspar R. Taylor Jr. award by the Speaker of the House in recognition of his steadfast commitment to public service and the integrity of the House of Delegates.

David is an advocate for all Marylanders, including immigrants who come to America for a better life. As the son of an Ecuadorian immigrant, he understands the obstacles and hardships that immigrants face when they come to a new country. In 2015, David co-founded and began his tenure as Chair of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus–which serves as a forum for members to identify and confront key issues affecting our communities. David led the way to ensure that Maryland allows ITIN holders who have already paid taxes to be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit for filings from 2020 through 2022. This guarantees that millions of undocumented taxpayers and mixed-status families receive much needed help.

Before David was a Delegate, in 2007, he advocated against an increase in taxes applicable to technologies, which was repealed by the Maryland General Assembly the following session. As a former small business owner, David knows how challenging it can be to own a business. In 2017, he sponsored legislation to help individuals and businesses by lowering the penalty interest rate for paying taxes late, putting Maryland more in-line with the IRS. David believes that residents need the opportunity to work in the same region they live, fostering a more welcoming and resilient community in District 15.