Veronica L. Turner
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| Veronica L. Turner | |
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| In office January 8, 2003 – Present |
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| Preceded by | David M. Valderrama |
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| Constituency | Prince Georges County |
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| Born | February 7, 1950 Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carson Turner |
| Residence | Temple Hills, Maryland |
| Religion | African Methodist Episcopal |
Veronica L. Turner is an American politician who represents district 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates. [1]
[edit] Background
Born in Washington, D.C., February 7, 1950. Attended Prince George's Community College; Tennessee State University, George Meany Center for Labor Studies. [2]
[edit] In the legislature
Turner has been a member of House of Delegates since January 8, 2003. She serves on the House Health and Government Operations Committee and its government operations subcommittee. She is also an officer in the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
[edit] Legislative notes
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[4]
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[5]
- sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.House Bill 30
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