Del. Chris Adams

Primary HB 1008

In committee · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Tax and Associated Mandated Devices - Prohibition (Transportation Freedom Act of 2025)

Maddy summaryHB 1008 prohibits Maryland state and local governments from imposing a vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) tax, mileage-based user fees, or tolls based on GPS tracking. It also bans requiring private vehicle owners to install devices that track mileage for tax reporting. The bill specifically repeals provisions allowing VMT taxes and adds new restrictions in tax and transportation laws, effective October 2025. It does not affect existing reciprocal fuel tax agreements under current law. This directly impacts state/local authorities and private vehicle owners by preventing new mileage-based fees or tracking requirements.

Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits VMT tax implementation and repeals related provisions, directly restricting a taxation method under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits GPS tracking for VMT taxes, protecting data privacy by preventing government collection of vehicle location data.95% confidence TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits VMT tax and GPS tracking devices, restricting a potential transportation funding mechanism and limiting government's ability to fund infrastructure projects.90% confidence

In committee Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 650

In committee · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment (Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Act)

Maddy summaryHB 650 establishes the Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund, a special non-lapsing fund to provide annual grants for agricultural fairs and education. The bill directs $825,000 to the Maryland Agricultural Fair Board, $75,000 to the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, and $550,000 to the Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society for fair promotion, statewide education, and youth programs like 4-H and FFA. It replaces previous funding from the horse racing special fund by requiring a portion of state lottery proceeds (before General Fund allocation) to fund the new Promise Fund. Interest earnings from the fund must be credited back to it, and the fund is administered by the Comptroller with grants paid annually.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.45M annually to agricultural education programs (4-H, FFA) via dedicated state fund, advancing public service funding under budget management.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1.45M to agricultural education programs, 4-H, and FFA for youth education and statewide curriculum support, directly funding educational initiatives.95% confidence

In committee Jan 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 557

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Sales and Use Tax Exemption - Aircraft Parts and Equipment - Repeal of Reporting Requirement and Extension of Sunset

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Maryland's tax exemption for parts and equipment used to repair, maintain, or upgrade aircraft. It keeps the exemption in place for smaller planes under 12,500 pounds and larger planes used primarily in interstate or foreign commerce. The law removes the requirement for the state Comptroller to report annually on lost tax revenue and job changes related to the exemption. Additionally, it extends the exemption's expiration date from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030.

Signed into law May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 481

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Natural Resources - Antlerless Deer Hunting Programs - Authorization

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1231

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Natural Resources - Fisheries - Oyster Management

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1064

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Death Benefits – Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1512

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Bay Restoration Fund - Use of Funds - Municipal Wastewater Facilities - Sunset Repeal

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 715

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Fishing and Hunting Licenses and Trout Stamps - Complimentary Licenses and Stamp Exemption - Veterans Determined to be Unemployable

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 998

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Maryland Department of Labor – Unemployment Insurance – Study on Actively Seeking Work Requirements

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 825

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Libraries - Regional Resource Centers - Governing Board Membership

Signed into law Apr 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors