Legislation
Delegate Christopher T. Adams
- District
- 37B
- County
- Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Economic Matters Committee
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Economic Matters Committee
- Annapolis Info
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405 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3343 | 301-858-3343
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3343
Fax 410-841-3299 | 301-858-3299
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405 Lowe House Office Building
- Interim Info
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405 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 301-858-3343 | 410-841-3343
Fax 410-841-3299 | 301-858-3299
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405 Lowe 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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| HB0552 | State Finance and Procurement - Retention Proceeds | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:30 p.m. |
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| HB1124 | Primary and Secondary Education - Local School Systems - Budget Reporting | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m. |
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| HB1125 | Election Law - Push Polls - Requirements and Prohibitions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1126 (SB0854) | Graywater Systems - Public and Private Buildings - Authorization | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1135 (SB0855) | Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts - Deposits by Financial Institutions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB1136 | Public Ethics – Former Employees and Officials – Employment Restriction | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1139 | Public Funds - Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortion (Abortion Subsidy Prohibition Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1140 /CH0475 (SB0695/CH0476) | Natural Resources - Voluntary Firewood Treatment Certification Program - Establishment | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 475 |
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| HB1141 | Family Law - Grandparent Visitation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1309 | Landlord and Tenant – Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent – Procedures | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0592 /CH0408 (SB0497) | Deer Management Permit - Hunting on State Land Leased by Permit Holder - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408 |
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| HB0593 | Department of Natural Resources - Oyster Shell Dredging - Permit Application | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0597 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modifications for Military and Public Safety Retirement Income (Honoring Their Sacrifice Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0601 /CH0410 (SB0455/CH0409) | Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License and Recreational Fishing - Pilot Program and Task Force | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410 |
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| HB0673 | Land Use - Agritourism - Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0676 | Handgun Permits - Qualifications - High-Risk Occupations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0748 | Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Benefits | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB0756 | Correctional Services - Transfers to Federal Authorities - Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders From Violent Crime Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0776 (SB0070) | Emergency Medical System Plan - Guidelines for Emergency Medical Services - Law Enforcement Canines | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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| HB0787 | Retiree Income Tax Relief Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0809 /CH0195 (SB0975/CH0196) | Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veteran, Active Duty, and Surviving Spouse - Application Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 195 |
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| HB0825 | Task Force to Evaluate Existing School Civic Literacy Programs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0827 | Education - Public Schools - Instruction in Print and Cursive Handwriting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0871 (SB0338) | Handgun Permit – Preliminary Approval | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0892 (SB0578) | State Prescription Drug Benefits - Retirees | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0921 (SB0366) | Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund - Use of Funds (Chesapeake Bay Lockbox Protection Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0939 | Elections – Absentee Ballots – Mailing of Unrequested Ballots | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0940 | Criminal Law - Package Theft (Defense Against Porch Pirates Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB0963 | Election Law – Absentee Ballots – Signature Verification and Verification Statements and Unsigned Ballot Statements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1132 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1133 | Oysters – Tributary–Scale Sanctuaries | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1172 (SB0989) | Election Law - Absentee Ballot Envelopes - Party Affiliation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1187 /CH0240 (SB0726) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 240 |
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| HB1217 | Natural Resources - Oyster Inspection and Severance Taxes - Increase | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1237 | Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1242 (SB0826/CH0384) | Economic Development - Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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| HB1262 | Talbot County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Intersection of Maryland Route 333 (Oxford Road) and Bonfield Avenue | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1283 | Election Law - Municipal Corporations - Voter Qualifications | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1300 /CH0473 | Beach Erosion Control District - State- and City-Owned Structures | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 473 |
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| HB1302 | Food Service Facility - Retailers of Prepackaged and Pre-Inspected Goods - Exclusion | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 3:00 p.m. |
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| HB1303 | Motor Vehicles - Emergency Commercial Driver's Licenses - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| HB1304 | Natural Resources - Offshore Blind Sites - Licensing Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. |
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| HB1310 | Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Revocation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. |
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| HB1311 | Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses (Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Lockbox Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) |
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| HB1313 | Environment - Exception to Nonstructural Shoreline Stabilization Requirements | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. |
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| HB1332 (SB0680) | State and Local Parks - Playground Accessibility - Communication Boards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 2:15 p.m. |
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| HB1452 | Natural Resources - Female Deer Hunting Contests - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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| HB1476 (SB0997) | Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Talbot County | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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| Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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| Federalsburg Activities Center | Introduced | Caroline | $100,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | ||||
| F.O.P. Lodge Building | Introduced | Dorchester | $608,695 | $0 | |||||
| BAAM Academic Center | Introduced | Talbot | $500,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $800,000 | $1,050,000 | ||
| Mid-Shore Community Foundation - Water's Edge and Bellevue Passage Museums | Introduced | Talbot | $675,000 | $675,000 | $675,000 | ||||
| Minds in Motion Mobile Museum | Introduced | Wicomico | $250,000 | $0 |
- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member since 2015.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Economic Matters Committee
- 2019 Banking, Consumer Protection, and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus (2016 - Executive Committee)
- 2015 Chair, Dorchester County House Delegation
- Past House Service
- Minority Whip, 2021; Deputy Minority Whip, 2021; Property and Casualty Insurance of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2019; Legislative Policy Committee, 2021; Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, 2021.
- Public Service
- Mid-Shore Regional Council, Executive Board (Member, 2015), 2017-; Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2015-; 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.
- Memberships
- Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2015-; 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 , Salisbury, MD, 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; three children.
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