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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 32 — State Athletic Commission - Blood Testing of Contestants - Timing | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 141 — Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 260 — Maryland Health Care Commission - Membership | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 161 — Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 216 — Unemployment Insurance - Confidentiality of Information | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 186 — State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 192 — Military Family Inclusion Act | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 14 — Health Insurance - Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Enrollment - Effective Dates | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 164 — Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 43 — Financial Institutions - Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund and Regulation of Entities - Revisions | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 96 — Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans - Terminology - Active Service Members | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 226 — Maryland Heritage Area Authority and Heritage Areas - Alterations | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 244 — Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 70 — Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — Natural Resources - State Parks - Maryland Golden Age Pass | Yea | Feb 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations | Nay | Feb 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Contents, Plain Language Requirement, and Procedures | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 93 — Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 5 — General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification | Nay | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 245 — Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition | Nay | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification | Yea | Jan 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 245 — Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements - Prohibition | Nay | Jan 29, 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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