Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_37 (first_elected INTEGER, counties_represented VARCHAR, committee VARCHAR)

### Question ###
When Baltimore County, Howard are represented, what's the first elected when the committee is environmental matters (vice-chair)?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(first_elected) FROM table_name_37 WHERE counties_represented = "baltimore county, howard" AND committee = "environmental matters (vice-chair)"