Keith E. Haynes facts for kids
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Keith E. Haynes
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 44A district |
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| In office January 8, 2003 – July 15, 2021 |
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| Succeeded by | Roxane L. Prettyman |
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| Born | February 15, 1963 Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Keith E. Haynes was born on February 15, 1963. He is a former American politician and a lawyer. Mr. Haynes was first chosen to be a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002. He was re-elected in 2006. He represented the 44th Legislative District, which is in Baltimore. As a lawyer, he worked for the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C. He practiced law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. In June 2021, Mr. Haynes announced that he was retiring from the Maryland General Assembly.
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About Keith E. Haynes
Keith E. Haynes was born in Shelby, North Carolina. He went to North Carolina State University. There, he earned a degree in political science. This means he studied how governments work. He also earned a master's degree from North Carolina Central University.
Later, he went to the University of Baltimore School of Law. He earned his law degree there. He is allowed to practice law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. He could also work as a lawyer in higher courts, like the United States Supreme Court.
His Time in the Legislature
Mr. Haynes was a member of the House of Delegates from January 8, 2003, until December 2021. The House of Delegates is part of Maryland's state government. In 2006, he was chosen to be a Deputy Majority Whip. This role helps make sure laws are passed.
He was also part of the House Appropriations Committee. This committee decides how the state's money is spent. He was the Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Resources Subcommittee. This group focused on spending for health and people's needs.
Mr. Haynes also served on other important committees. These included the Capital Budget Subcommittee and the Joint Audit Committee. He was also the Vice Chairman of the Baltimore City Delegation. This group represents Baltimore City in the state government.
Important Votes and Laws
During his time in the legislature, Mr. Haynes helped with several important laws:
- He supported the Baltimore City Public Schools Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013. This law provided $1.1 billion to build new schools in Baltimore City.
- He voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007. This law helped make public places smoke-free.
- He voted to stop "ground rents" in 2007. Ground rents were old agreements where people paid rent for the land their house was on.
- He voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007. This law changed some taxes in the state.
- He also voted to allow in-state tuition for some students who were not legal residents. This meant they could pay less for college in Maryland.
How He Won Elections
Keith E. Haynes ran for election as a Democrat. He won his elections to represent the 44th District. For example, in the 2010 Democratic primary election, he received many votes and won a spot. In the 2006 general election, he also won, along with two other Democratic candidates.
