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Bilal Ali
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 41st district |
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| In office February 3, 2017 – January 9, 2019 Serving with Angela C. Gibson, Nathaniel T. Oaks, Samuel I. Rosenberg
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| Preceded by | Jill P. Carter |
| Succeeded by | Dalya Attar, Tony Bridges |
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| Born | October 6, 1951 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Essex Community College, A.A.; University of Baltimore, B.A. (psychology); Coppin State University, M.A. (psychology) |
| Occupation | Event promoter Community liaison, State's Attorney's Office, Baltimore City |
Bilal Abdul Malik Ali is an American politician. He served as a representative, called a delegate, in the Maryland General Assembly. This is like the state's parliament, where laws are made. He represented District 41 in Maryland.
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Bilal Ali's Time as a Delegate
Bilal Ali became a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2017. He was chosen to fill a spot that became open when another delegate, Jill P. Carter, left. He served until early 2019.
What a Delegate Does
As a delegate, Bilal Ali helped make decisions for the state of Maryland. He was part of the House Ways and Means committee. This committee deals with important topics like taxes and how the state spends its money. He was also a member of the Baltimore City Delegation and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. These groups focus on issues important to Baltimore City and to African-American communities.
Important Ideas and Bills
While in the legislature, Bilal Ali worked on several important ideas.
- Helping Renters: In 2018, he suggested a bill called the "Jared Kushner Act." This bill aimed to protect people who rent homes. It would stop landlords from getting arrest warrants for tenants who owed less than $5,000 in unpaid rent. This was to help people avoid serious legal trouble over smaller debts.
- Improving the Police Department: In February 2018, Bilal Ali also suggested a big change for the Baltimore Police Department. He proposed that the department should be reorganized. This idea came after some concerns about how the police department was working. He wanted to make sure the police force served the community well.
Election for Delegate
After being appointed, Bilal Ali ran for election in 2018 to keep his seat. However, he was not chosen by voters in the Democratic primary election. This meant he did not continue to serve as a delegate.
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Maryland House Speaker Mike Busch swearing in new Delegate Bilal Ali
