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Chris West
MD Senate District 42 Former
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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
Criminal Justice & Policing 25Government Operations & Budget 17Civil Rights & Liberties 11Economy & Taxes 10Housing 10Education 9Environment & Energy 9Transportation & Infrastructure 9Social Services & Welfare 8Technology & Privacy 8Other 6Banking & Finance 4Elections & Voting 3Gun Policy 3Labor & Employment 3Defense & Military 2Healthcare 2Veterans Affairs 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Agriculture 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| MD Senate District 42
Maryland |
Republican | Jan 9, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MD House District 42B
Maryland |
Republican | — | Jan 8, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,105 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1076 — Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 563 — Criminal Law - Emergency Response Animal - Prohibited Actions Against | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1448 — Municipal Elections - Reporting of Information to the State Board | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 661 — General Provisions - Commemorative Months - Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage Months | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1259 — Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 604 — Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1017 — Correctional Services - Private Detention Facilities - Zoning Requirement | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 791 — Correctional Services and Criminal Procedure - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibitions (Community Trust Act) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 410 — Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 600 — St. Mary's County - Metropolitan Commission | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 816 — Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Affordability Program and Industry Automobile Insurance Association Assessments | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 351 — Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act) | Nay | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 107 — Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 573 — Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect | 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 |
| HB 1176 — Howard County - Board of Education Budget - Percentage of County General Fund Revenue Ho. Co. 10-26 | Not voting | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 164 — Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations | Yea | Mar 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (81 as lead sponsor)
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SB 745
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Police Training - Autism and Dementia (LEAD Act of 2026)
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SB 919
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Homeowners Associations - Reserve Funding, Meeting Notices, Voting, and Records
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SB 1006
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Maryland State Flag Protection Act
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SB 277
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Estates and Trusts - Venue for Administrative and Judicial Probate and Application of Inheritance Tax
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SB 776
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Commission on the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children - Establishment
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SB 661
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Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Intercepted Communications - Admissibility of Evidence
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SB 658
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Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
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SB 680
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Intercepted Communications - Penalty
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SB 652
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Maryland Illegal Online Gambling Enforcement Act
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SB 689
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Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services - Requirement Alterations and Extension of Report Deadline (Bri's…
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