Michael L. Vaughn
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 24th district |
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| Assumed office January 8, 2003 |
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| Born | November 12, 1957 Tuskegee, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Mitchellville, Maryland |
| Occupation | investment broker |
| Religion | Christian |
Michael L. Vaughn (born November 12, 1957) is an American politician who represents District 24 as a Democrat in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Background
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In the legislature
Vaughn has been a member of House of Delegates since January 8, 2003. He was appointed the Deputy Majority Whip in 2006 and is a member of the House Economic Matters Committee. Vaughn is also the chairman of that committee's science & technology subcommittee. He is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus' foundation.[1] He is also Co-Chair of the Task Force on Lending Equity in Financial Institutions Providing State Depository Services.
Legislative notes
- Voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[2]
- Voted against slot machines in 2005 (HB1361)[3]
- Voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[4]
- Voted in favor of in-state tuition for students who attended Maryland high schools for at least two years. (HB6)(2007) [5] (HB6)[6]
- Sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after four years.[7]
Awards
- 2010 Most Influential Maryland Legislators (Top 20)[8]
Controversy
In August 2010, Vaughn became involved in controversy when it was learned that he had not played for the Dallas Cowboys for three years as had been stated in his official biography.[9]
References
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