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Barbara A. Robinson
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 40th District | |
| In office December 21, 2016 – January 9, 2019 |
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| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Catherine Pugh |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Hayes |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 40th District | |
| In office January 10, 2003 – December 21, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Salima Marriott |
| Succeeded by | Nick Mosby |
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| Born | June 8, 1938 Alexandria City, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jerome Robinson Sr |
| Children | 5 children |
| Residences | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Occupation | small business owner |
Barbara A. Robinson is an American politician born on June 8, 1938. She has served the people of Maryland for many years. She represented the 40th legislative district in the Maryland Senate. Before that, she was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. She also led the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland for a time.
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Education and Early Life
Barbara A. Robinson studied at the University of Baltimore. In 1975, she earned a degree in business management. She then went on to Coppin State College. There, she received a master's degree in criminal justice in 1976. This education helped prepare her for a career in public service.
Becoming a Lawmaker
Barbara A. Robinson became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state. She served in this role until 2016.
Running for Office
In 2006, there were three open seats for the House of Delegates in her district. Many people wanted to become a delegate. Barbara A. Robinson ran for one of these seats. She was successful and won her election. This allowed her to continue serving the people of Maryland.
Key Laws and Votes
As a lawmaker, Barbara A. Robinson helped create and vote on important laws. These laws affected many people in Maryland.
Supporting Education
- She helped create the Baltimore City Public Schools Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013.
- This law approved over a billion dollars to build new schools in Baltimore City.
- The Governor signed this important bill into law on May 16, 2013.
Protecting Public Health
- She voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007.
- This law helped make public places healthier by limiting smoking indoors.
Other Important Votes
- She voted to stop "ground rents." These were old rules where people had to pay rent for land they owned.
- She also voted to increase the sales tax in 2007. This helped fund important state programs.
- In 2007, she voted to allow some students who were not legal residents to pay in-state tuition for college.
- She sponsored a bill in 2007 about gift certificates. It allowed the state to take unused money from gift certificates after four years.
Serving in the Senate
In 2016, Barbara A. Robinson was appointed to the Maryland Senate. This is another important group of lawmakers in Maryland. She served as a Senator until 2019. In this role, she continued to work on laws that helped her community and the state.
