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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426 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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426 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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426 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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426 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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HB0016 (SB0121/CH0638) | Sales and Use Tax - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 1/16 at 1:30 p.m. |
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HB0019 | Education - Required Number of School Days or Hours | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0763 | State Procurement - Retainage Proceeds | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0769 (SB0133) | Education - High School Students - Graduation and Attendance Credit for Vocational Training | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0770 | Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracts - Deposits | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0908 (SB0404) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Verification | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0956 (SB0831) | Labor and Employment - Wage Payment and Collection - General Contractor Liability | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1035 /CH0413 (SB0495) | Bay Restoration Fund – Use of Funds – Municipal Wastewater Facilities | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 413 |
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HB1234 | County Boards of Education - Student Transportation - Vehicles | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1281 | Motor Vehicles – Driver’s License Fees – Veterans and Spouses | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1296 (SB1014) | Hunting - Regulated Shooting Areas - Offshore Stationary Blinds and Blind Sites | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1349 (SB0890) | Clean Energy Attribute Credits and Procurement | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1574 | State Personnel and Pensions - Thurgood Marshall Baltimore-Washington International Airport Retirees - Health Benefits | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0163 | Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0165 | Solar Photovoltaic Recycling | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0197 | Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0204 (SB0359) | Corporations and Associations - Filing Fee Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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HB0352 (SB0029) | Criminal Law - Life-Threatening Injury Involving a Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence (Wade's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0545 /CH0243 (SB0189/CH0244) | State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – Cease and Desist Orders and Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 243 |
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HB0652 /CH0614 (SB0931/CH0615) | Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance – Specialty Drugs – Definition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 614 |
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HB0913 (SB0631) | Income Tax Standard Deduction – Alteration and Cost of Living | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0914 (SB0674) | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0940 | Personal Property Tax - Exemption for Business Personal Property | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0968 | Regulated Firearms - Straw Purchase - Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0999 /CH0606 (SB0540) | Member-Regulated Cooperatives - Establishment (Rural Broadband for the Eastern Shore Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 606 |
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HB1006 | Real Estate Brokers - Exemption for Auctioneers - Repeal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Referred to interim study by Economic Matters |
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HB1021 (SB0906) | Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Temporary Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB1129 (SB0500) | Talbot County - Turkey and Deer Hunting - Sundays | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1130 (SB0312) | Talbot County - Sunday Hunting - Deer Bow Hunting Season | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1131 /CH0430 (SB0793/CH0431) | Natural Resources - Limited Fishing Guide License - Propulsion of Boats and Vessels | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 430 |
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HB1132 | Talbot County – Speed Monitoring Systems – Intersection of Maryland Route 333 (Oxford Road) and Bonfield Avenue | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1197 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1202 /CH0446 | Labor and Employment - Use of Facial Recognition Services - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 446 |
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HB1289 | Criminal Procedure - Victims and Victims' Representatives - Plea Agreements (The Victim Empowerment in Plea Deals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1319 /CH0459 | Wicomico County – Alcoholic Beverages – Board of License Commissioners | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 459 |
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HB1325 | Crimes of Violence - Parole (Stopping Dangerous and Violent Criminals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1330 (SB0877) | Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Revision | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1348 | Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registration - Indecent Exposure by Inmate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1376 | Criminal Procedure - Cameras in the Courtroom - Criminal Sentencing Hearings (Cameras in the Courtroom Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1394 (SB0982) | Highway User Revenues - Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1407 | Primary and Secondary Education – Student Discipline (Right to Teach Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1411 | Correctional Services – Transfers to Federal Authorities – Undocumented Immigrants (Protecting Marylanders from Violent Crime Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1458 | Maryland State Commission for Criminal Sentencing Policy – Sentencing Guidelines – Plea Agreements (Truth in Plea Deals Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1460 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1465 (SB0955) | Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1491 | Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1493 /CH0622 (SB0878/CH0623) | Worcester County - Special Event Zones - Prohibitions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 622 |
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HB1495 | Legislative Districts - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB1499 | Education - Public High Schools - Financial Literacy Curriculum | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1500 /CH0481 | Special Taxing Districts - Eastern Shore Code Counties - Authorization | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 481 |
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HB1624 | Primary and Secondary Schools - Alternative School Options (Right to Learn Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1644 | Inspector General for Education - Powers and Duties - Alterations (Accountability in Education Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1645 | Criminal Procedure – Registered Sex Offenders – Entry Onto School Property (Predator–Free Schools Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB0336 (SB0281/CH0544) | Renewable Energy Development and Siting (REDS) – Evaluations and Tax and Fee Exemptions | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0338 (SB0276) | Building Opportunity Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing canceled |
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HB0340 (SB0274) | State Government - Protection of Information - Revisions (Maryland Data Privacy Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0341 (SB0266) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 – Constitutional Amendment | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0342 (SB0278) | Retirement Tax Reduction Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0343 (SB0270) | Economic Development - Maryland Technology Infrastructure Program | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0346 (SB0284) | Redistricting Reform Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0347 (SB0275) | Education - Community and Local Accountability for Struggling Schools (CLASS) Act of 2020 - Innovation Schools | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0348 (SB0267) | AP Opportunities Act of 2020 | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0349 /CH0176 (SB0280/CH0177) | Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 176 |
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HB0350 (SB0269) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0355 (SB0272) | State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Annual Report - Crimes of Violence (The Judicial Transparency Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0356 (SB0273) | Crimes - Firearms - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2020) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0357 (SB0271) | Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Penalties and Procedures | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0358 (SB0268) | Victim's Rights - Restitution | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0360 (SB0283) | Ethics and Accountability in Government Act | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0361 (SB0279) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0362 /CH0180 (SB0282/CH0181) | Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 180 |
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Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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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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American Legion Post 77 | Introduced | Talbot | $248,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ||||
St. Michaels Community Center | Introduced | Talbot | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |

- 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
- Property and Casualty Insurance of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2019.
- 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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