away at a society by having others enacting his dominance. It's similar to how slavery became law; one statute at a time by those that have power, in an attempt to increase the powerlessness of those that they wish to dominate." Social issues In 2012, Holmes voted against legislation to expand gambling in Maryland; the bill passed the House of Delegates by a vote of 71-58 and was signed into law on August 15, 2012. Holmes introduced legislation during the 2019 legislative session to lower the state's lead exposure threshold from 10 to 5 micrograms per deciliter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's reference level that demonstrates elevated lead levels in children. The bill passed and was signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan on April 30, 2019. Taxes In 2012, Holmes voted for legislation to raise the state's fuel tax to replenish the state's transportation fund. Electoral history References Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates African-American state legislators in Maryland Politicians from Cleveland 1948 births Living people People from Upper Marlboro, Maryland 21st-century American politicians 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century African-American people