Norman Conway
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| In office 1987 – Incumbent |
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| Constituency | Wicomico and Worcester counties |
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| Born | January 11, 1942 Salisbury, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Residence | Salisbury, Maryland |
| Occupation | educator |
Norman Conway is an American politician who represents district 38B in the Maryland House of Delegates. He is currently chairman of the House Appropritations committee and has been in the Maryland General Assembly since 1987.[1]
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[edit] Background
Born in Salisbury, Maryland, January 11, 1942, Delegate Conway graduated from Salisbury State College in 1965 with a B.S. in education and became a teacher at the Pinehurst Elementary School. While teaching he continued his education easrning a Master's degree in education administration. He was moved up to vice-principal, then Principal at Pinhurst. Also during that time Conway first ran for office winning a seat on the Salisbury City Council in 1974 and then as its president from 1982 to 1987.
[edit] In the Legislature
Conway was vice-chairman of the Appropriations committee when his chairman and mentor, Howard "Pete" Rawlings passed away and Speaker Michael E. Busch named Conway chairman of the House's most powerful committee. As Appropriations chairman, he oversees the state's 30 billion dollar budget and is also a member of the Spending Affordability Committee, the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, and the Legislative Policy Committee. Prior to joining the Appropriations committee in 1991 he was a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
[edit] Legislative notes
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[2]
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[3]
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)[4]
- voted for electric deregulation in 1999 (HB703)[5]
- voted for income tax reduction in 1998 (SB750)[6]
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007 (HB2)[7]
[edit] 2006 general election results district 38B
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Name Votes Perecent Outcome James N. Mathias, Jr Dem. 15,082 26.6% Won Norman Conway, Dem. 14,223 25.1% Won Michael J. James, Rep. 13,969 24.6% Won Bonnie Nelson Luna, Rep. 13,469 23.7% Lost
[edit] External links
- Maryland General Assembly - General Assembly page
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