18 Facts About Anne Kaiser

Anne R Kaiser was born on February 10,1968 and is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 14 since 2003.

Anne Kaiser was raised in a Republican household, graduating from Rockville High School and later attending the University of Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1990, and the University of Michigan, where she earned a Master of Public Policy degree and a Master of Arts degree in educational studies in 1995.

Anne Kaiser first became involved in politics during her sophomore year in college, when she encouraged her parents to vote in local elections despite being opposite political parties.

Anne Kaiser was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 8,2003.

Anne Kaiser served as a member of the Ways and Means Committee from 2003 to 2021, and as its chair from 2017 to 2021, afterwards serving as a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee.

From 2015 to 2017, Anne Kaiser served as the majority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates.

Anne Kaiser served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2004 and 2020.

In December 2014, Anne Kaiser said that she would not support proposals by Governor-elect Larry Hogan to remove school boards' ability to authorize charter schools, but expressed openness to removing regulations from private schools.

In November 2023, Anne Kaiser was one of 19 Jewish members of the Maryland General Assembly to sign onto a letter condemning a statement released by CASA de Maryland calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war.

In February 2006, Anne Kaiser voted against a bill that would amend the Maryland Constitution to ban same-sex marriage in the state.

Anne Kaiser supported the Civil Marriage Protection Act, which legalized same-sex marriage in Maryland, and bills to ban discrimination against transgender people.

Anne Kaiser has criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and opposed attempts to pass similar legislation in Maryland.

In 2012, Anne Kaiser supported a bill that would allow the Montgomery County Council to ban panhandling.

In January 2019, Anne Kaiser rejected calls from Governor Larry Hogan during his State of the State Address to pass more than $500 million in tax cuts, including in retirees' income and small business, calling them "pure fantasy".

In November 2019, Anne Kaiser said that she supported the legalization and taxation of marijuana to fund the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education reforms.

Anne Kaiser came out as lesbian in March 2004, while testifying for a bill that would allow domestic partners to make medical decisions for each other.

Anne Kaiser is married to her wife, Nancy Lineman, and together they have one child, born in May 2019.

Anne Kaiser is Jewish and is a member of the Tikvat Israel Congregation.