Tawanna P. Gaines

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name = Tawanna P. Gaines


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birth_date = birth date and age|1952|2|1
birth_place = Washington, D.C., U.S.
residence = Berwyn Heights, Maryland
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office = Maryland House of Delegates
term_start = 2001
term_end = Present
predecessor = Richard Palumbo (D)
successor = incumbent
constituency = Prince Georges County
party = Democrat
religion = Christian
occupation = college coordinator
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children = Anitra and Roger
footnotes = Council member, Town of Berwyn Heights, 1998-2000. Mayor, Town of Berwyn Heights, 2000-01

Tawanna Phyllis Gaines is an American politician who represents district 22 in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Background

Delegate Gaines was born in Washington, DC, February 1, 1952. Attended District of Columbia Teachers College, 1970-72.

In the legislature

Gaines has been a member of House of Delegates since December 21, 2001 when she was appointed by Governor Parris Glendening to fill the vacancy of Richard Palumbo who himself been appointed judge to the District Court of Maryland for Prince Georges County. She was appointed by the Speaker to be Deputy Majority Whip in 2003 and currently serves in that capcity. She serves on the House Appropriations Committee and its public safety & administration and capital budget subcommittees. She is also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

Legislative notes

*voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm]
*voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm]
*voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2) [http://www.mdchamber.org/docs/ss_hb2.pdf]
*voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm]
*sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years. [http://mlis.state.md.us/2007s1/billfile/HB0030.htm House Bill 30]