Legislation
Delegate Christopher T. Adams
- District
- 37B
- County
- Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico
- Committee Assignment(s)
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- Annapolis Info
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323 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3343 | 301-858-3343
Toll-free in MD
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323 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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323 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 301-858-3343 | 410-841-3343
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323 House Office Building
- Contact
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christopher.adams@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Republican
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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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| HB1290 /CH0309 | Medicaid Managed Care Organizations - Pharmacy Networks - Plan | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309 |
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| HJ0007 (SJ0006) | Business and Economic Development - NASA Wallops Flight Facility - Commercial Rocket Boosters and Spacecraft | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0161 | Personal Property Tax - Investments in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0170 (SB0088/CH0148) | Natural Resources - Game Birds - Baiting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HB0174 | Motor Fuel Tax Rates - Consumer Price Index Adjustment - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0188 | Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Renewal Period for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0194 (SB0044/CH0320) | Vehicle Laws - Maximum Speed Limits on Highways | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Veto sustained (0-141) |
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| HB0241 (SB0904) | Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Adult Victim - Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0249 | Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB0251 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0271 | Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Quarterly Audits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0305 | Administrative Procedure Act - Limitation on Adoption of Regulations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB0306 | Firearm Decriminalization Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
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| HB0362 (SB0393) | Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Payment of Costs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Conference Committee Appointed |
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| HB0419 (SB0709) | Natural Resources - Aquaculture Leases - Consideration of User Conflicts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0432 | Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0454 (SB0664) | Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0466 /CH0053 (SB0802/CH0052) | Transportation - Dedication of Structures (Hero's Highway Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 53 |
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| HB0559 | University System of Maryland - Law School Clinics - Prohibited Activities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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| HB0743 | Handgun Permits - Firearms Training Course - Renewal Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0767 (SB0100) | Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0786 /CH0103 (SB0613) | Self-Service Storage Facilities - Enforcement of Lien - Procedures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 103 |
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| HB0817 | Health Care Malpractice - Limitation on Noneconomic Damages | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary |
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| HB0875 (SB0665) | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - University and College Textbooks | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0878 /CH0110 (SB0536) | Certified Public Accountants - Definitions - Attest and Practice Certified Public Accountancy | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 110 |
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| HB0884 /CH0463 | Election Law - Counting of Properly Cast Ballots | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 463 |
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| HB0916 | Economic Development - Community Revitalization and Improvement Zones | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0951 | Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Exemptions - Landlords | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0958 (SB0447) | Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Periods - Hunting and Sporting Goods | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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| HB0960 | Retire in Maryland Act of 2015 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0961 (SB0511) | Women's Late-Term Pregnancy Health Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0998 | Natural Resources - Striped Bass Permits - Annual Fees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1002 | Natural Resources - County Oyster Committees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1005 | Natural Resources - Commercial Fisheries Offenses - Stay of Revocation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB1008 | Recreational Hunting and Fishing License Applications - Voter Registration | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1036 (SB0696) | Natural Resources - Oyster Poaching - Administrative Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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| HB1045 | Hunting - Use of Motorized Vehicles - Wounded or Disabled Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1053 (SB0697) | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup to Evaluate Mental Health Care Delivery on the Eastern Shore | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations |
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| HB1072 (SB0784) | Labor and Employment - Discrimination Based on Engagement in Lawful Activities - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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| HB1074 /CH0295 | Complimentary Hunting License for Former Prisoners of War or Disabled Veterans - Reciprocity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 295 |
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| HB1231 (SB0868/CH0204) | Public Utilities - Transportation Network Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/13 at 9:45 a.m. |
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| HB1236 | Real Estate Brokers - Licensing - Experience Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HJ0005 (SJ0005) | Natural Resources - Goose and Duck Hunting Seasons - Extension | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0480 (SB0590) | Small Business Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 2015 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0481 (SB0588) | Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program - Repeal | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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| HB0482 (SB0592/CH0125) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0483 (SB0589) | Motorist Tax Relief - Motor Fuel Tax - Consumer Price Index and Sales and Use Tax Equivalent Rate Adjustments - Repeal | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0484 (SB0591) | Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Phased Restoration | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0485 /CH0312 (SB0593) | Election Law - Fair Campaign Financing Fund - Income Tax Checkoff | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 312 |
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| HB0486 (SB0595/CH0311) | Public Charter School Expansion and Improvement Act of 2015 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0487 | Maryland Education Credit | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0488 (SB0594) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0939 /CH0137 (SB0775) | Proposed Regulations - Determination of Impact on Small Businesses | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137 |
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| HB0940 /CH0138 (SB0774) | Office of the Business Ombudsman - State Customer Service and Business Development Efforts Training Program | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 138 |
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| HB0941 /CH0139 (SB0773) | Task Force to Study Exemptions from Higher Education Ethics Requirements and Procurement Rules to Facilitate Technology Transfer | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 139 |
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| HB0942 /CH0140 (SB0772) | Apprenticeship Pilot Program - Apprenticeship Maryland | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 140 |
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| HB0943 /CH0141 (SB0776) | Economic Competitiveness and Commerce - Restructuring | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 141 |
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- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Property and Casualty Insurance of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Chair, Dorchester County House Delegation
- Public Service
- Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Advocacy Board Member, Legislative Committee, SCORE Counselor, 2003-; Governor's Office for Healthcare Reform/Essential Health Benefit Advisory Committee, 2012-; Senate Finance Committee Task Force on the Workplace Fraud Act of 2009, 2012-; Tri-County council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2015-.
- Memberships
- President, Maryland and Northern Virginia Floor Covering Association, 2012-2014; Maryland Leadership Council, National Federation of Independent Business, 2012-2014; Board of Directors Lower Shore Chapter, American Red Cross, 2012-; Salisbury Rotary, 2014-; Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Salisbury, Maryland, June 19, 1972; Wicomico Senior High - 1990; Salisbury State University, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, B.S., Business Management, 1994; Salisbury State University, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, MBA, 1996; President, Value Carpet One, 2001 - (sales, 1992-95; sales manager, 1995-2001); President, S. Lee Smith Jr., Inc. (family real estate business) 2001-; Manager, Value Enterprises, LLC, 2004 -; Married, 3 Children.
Last Updated: 10/15/2019 3:25 PM