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Brian Chisholm
MD House District 31
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 19Economy & Taxes 17Civil Rights & Liberties 14Criminal Justice & Policing 13Environment & Energy 10Healthcare 6Education 5Housing 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Elections & Voting 4Labor & Employment 4Social Services & Welfare 4Defense & Military 3Gun Policy 3Immigration 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Agriculture 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD House District 31 current
Maryland |
Republican | Jan 11, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MD House District 31
Maryland |
Republican | Jan 9, 2019 | Jan 10, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MD House District 31B
Maryland |
Republican | — | Jan 11, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,462 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 410 — Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1164 — Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 706 — State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 523 — Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 706 — State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 810 — Study to Evaluate Blockchain-Based Real Property Lease and Title Recordation and Verification | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 450 — Criminal Procedure - Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault or Stalking | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 500 — Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 496 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission - Membership - Alterations | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 472 — Baltimore County Code of Public Local Laws - 2025 Edition - Legalization | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 243 — Uniformed Services Spouses Act | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 656 — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from… | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 731 — Human Services - Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council - Legal Status | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 670 — Election Law - Authority at Polling Places, Early Voting Centers, and Counting Centers - Revisions | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 231 — Horse Racing - Prohibited Acts - Slaughter of Racehorses for Commercial Purposes | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Protecting Artists' Creative Expression (PACE Act) | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 142 — Maryland Military Department - National Guard - Tuition Assistance | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - External Data Sharing With Third-Party Data Centers for Multistate Reporting - Authorization | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 758 — Common Ownership Communities - Candidate or Proposition Signs - Display Period | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 626 — Sex Designation on Certificates of Birth, Licenses, and Identification Cards and Birth Information Histories (Birth Certificate… | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 140 — Criminal Law - Benefits Exploitation | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 748 — Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Allegany County | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 403 — Sales and Use Tax - Elementary or Secondary School Book Fairs - Exemption | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 192 — Military Family Inclusion Act | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (71 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1640
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Energy-Related Programs, Surcharges, and Taxes (Maryland Energy Savings Guarantee Act)
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HB 1586
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Protective Orders - Coercive Control
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HB 967
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Electric Companies – Environmental Surcharges or Fees – Prohibition on Collection
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HB 964
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Secure the Vote Act of 2026
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HB 972
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Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment ( Charles J. Otto Agricultural Education Promise Act)
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HS 1
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State Agencies - Misconduct Related to Federal Funding - Legislative Investigating Committee
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HB 974
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Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply (Freedom From Monopolies Act)
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HB 830
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Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Signature Requirements and Verification
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HB 1103
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State Designations - Symbol of Remembrance for September 11 - Freedom Flag
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HB 827
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Repair the Transportation Trust Fund Act
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