Aisha N. Braveboy
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| Aisha N. Braveboy | |
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| In office 2007 – Present |
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| Preceded by | Anthony Brown |
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| Constituency | Prince Georges County |
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| Born | July 29, 1974 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lake Arbor, Maryland |
| Occupation | attorney |
| Religion | Christian |
Aisha N. Braveboy is an American politician who represents district 25 in the Maryland House of Delegates.
[edit] Background
Born in Washington, D.C., on July 29, 1974, Delegate Braveboy attended Melwood Elementary school, Kettering Middle school and graduated from Largo High School in 1992. She went on to the University of Maryland, College Park, and earned her B.A. in government & politics in 1997.Three years later she graduated from the Howard University School of Law with a J.D. and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2000. She is currently a member of the Maryland State Bar Association.[1] Braveboy was elected after Delegate Anthony Brown vacated his seat to run for lt. governor.
[edit] In the legislature
Braveboy has been a member of House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. She serves on the Economic Matters Committee and its business regulation subcommittee. She is a member of both the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Women Legislators of Maryland. [2]
[edit] Legislative notes
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[4]
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[5]
- sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.House Bill 30
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