Legislation
Delegate Chris Tomlinson

- District
- 5
- County
- Frederick and Carroll
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Judiciary Committee
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Judiciary Committee
- Annapolis Info
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321 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3359 | 301-858-3359
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3359
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321 Lowe House Office Building
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321 Lowe House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Phone 410-841-3359 | 301-858-3359
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321 Lowe House Office Building
- Contact
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chris.tomlinson@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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HB0308 (SB0018) | Police Retention Workgroup | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0442 (SB0408) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Qualified Broadband Grants | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0509 /CH0162 (SB0287/CH0163) | State Board of Elections - Municipal Elections - Publication of Results on Website | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 162 |
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HB0543 /CH0161 | State Procurement - Small Procurement - Definition | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 161 |
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HB1218 | Public Safety – Special Police Officer Training – Bailiff Exemption | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0180 /CH0551 (SB0141/CH0550) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Adoption Expenses - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 551 |
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HB0227 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0359 | Education – Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports – Designation Based on Sex (Save Women’s Sports Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means |
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HB0360 (SB0252) | Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christian’s Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0411 /CH0682 (SB0487/CH0681) | Criminal Procedure - Violation of Pretrial or Posttrial Condition by Incarcerated Person - Victim Contact | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 682 |
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HB0487 | Environment – Low Emissions Vehicle Program – Prohibition (Affordable Emissions Standards Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation |
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HB0521 (SB0076) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Public Safety Volunteers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0599 (SB0061/CH0559) | Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules |
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HB0608 /CH0211 (SB0535/CH0212) | Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211 |
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HB0619 | General Assembly - Legislation - Housing Impact Analysis | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0641 | Income Tax - Pregnancy Options Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0666 (SB0566) | Family Law - Fundamental Parental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0673 /CH0484 (SB0617/CH0483) | Maryland Transit Administration – Fare Price Requirements – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 484 |
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HB0682 (SB0069) | Public Safety - Law Enforcement Agencies - Positive Community Feedback | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0683 /CH0555 (SB0091/CH0554) | Natural Resources – Apprentice Hunting License – Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 |
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HB0699 | State and Local Government - Proof of Vaccination for Employees and Applicants for Employment - Prohibition (Vaccination by Choice Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0712 | Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Farm Equipment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0730 | Constitutional Amendment - Alteration of Rate of Taxation - Legislation by General Assembly Required | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0736 | Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Crime of Violence (No Bail for Repeat Violent Offenders Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0737 | Alternative Education Options - Right to Learn and Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today Programs (Right to Learn Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0738 | Public Schools - Appropriations for School Safety Expenditures - Increase (School Safety Enhancement Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 5:00 p.m. |
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HB0739 | Primary and Secondary Education - Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment Count - Alterations (Truancy Reduction Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Appropriations |
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HB0740 (SB0522) | Education - Accountability and Implementation Board - Membership | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0741 | Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction (Economic Competitiveness Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0750 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0753 | Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction - Gun Offenses (Juvenile Gun Offenses Accountability Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0756 | Public Safety – Handgun Permits – Expunged Conviction | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0766 | State Transfer Tax - Exemption for Real Property Used as Principal Residence | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0767 | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income (Military Pension Tax Freedom Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0799 (SB0912) | Education - Low-Density Calculation - Mandated Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0842 | Agricultural Land - Foreign Property Interests - Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0879 (SB0733) | Carroll County - County Commissioner Districts - Alterations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0926 | Election Law - Polling Places - Establishing Voter Identity (Voter Privacy Act of 2023) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0935 | Public Schools - Mathematics Credit - College Preparatory Computer Science or Computer Programming Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0936 | Income Tax - Credit for Cybersecurity Measures Undertaken by Small Businesses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0961 | State Department of Education - School Psychologist Recruitment Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0968 | Agricultural Land and Programs - People's Republic of China - Prohibition on Purchase and Participation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1092 | Election Law – Early Voting – Number of Days | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1101 (SB0901) | Maryland Maternity Care Access Program, Fund, and Income Tax Checkoff - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/16 at 6:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB1162 /CH0619 | Study on the Utilization of the Expedited Licensing Process for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619 |
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HB1198 | Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Discharge of Patients and Referral Services - Standards | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1202 | Public Schools - Curriculum and Instructional Materials | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1210 | Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Health Insurance Plan Enrollment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1238 (SB0010/CH0558) | Department of Natural Resources - Documents - Digital or Electronic Issuance | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HB1250 | Gun Theft Felony Act of 2023 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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HJ0002 (SJ0001) | United States Constitution – Amendments Convention – Limitations on Federal Power | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m. |
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HB0551 /CH0440 (SB0547) | Office of Statewide Broadband - Study of Broadband Expansion Incentives | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440 |
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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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Carroll Community College Athletic Facilities | Introduced | Carroll | $2,400,000 | $0 | |||||
Carrolltowne Elementary School Playground | Introduced | Carroll | $50,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||||
Eldersburg Elementary School Playground | Introduced | Carroll | $75,000 | $0 | |||||
Nate's Place | Introduced | Carroll | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||||
The Arc Carroll County | Introduced | Carroll | $100,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |||
Westminster Elementary School | Introduced | Carroll | $78,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | ||||
Winfield Community VFD Carnival Grounds | Introduced | Carroll | $350,000 | $0 | |||||
WMHS Scoreboard | Introduced | Carroll | $76,381 | $0 |

- Tenure
- Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, November 2022. Member of the House of Delegates since January 11, 2023.
- Current Assignments
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- 2023 Judiciary Committee
- 2023 Family and Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- 2023 Public Safety Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee
- Public Service
- Commissioner, Carroll County Historic Preservation Commission, 2017-2022; Board of Zoning Appeals, Town of Manchester, 2014-2017.
- Memberships
- North Carroll Business Alliance, 2021-; Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club (President 2021-2022), 2014-; Toastmasters International-Club #1597166 (Sergeant at Arms), 2014-2017.
- Awards
- Outstanding Man of the Year, Charles Carroll Award, Maryland GOP, 2022; Grassroots Activist of the Year, Maryland GOP, 2018.
- Biographical Information
- Born in Baltimore, Maryland, August 29, 1986; North Carroll High School, 2004; Towson University, B.S., Electronic Media and Film, 2009; Contracts Manager, Maryland Transit Administration, 2021-present; Board of Public Works (BPW) Coordinator, 2018-2021; QA/QC Manager of Procurement, 2017-2018; State and Local Political Opinion Columnist for the Carroll County Times/Baltimore Sun (Bi-Weekly); Married.
Last Updated: 5/22/2023 11:59 AM
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