Legislation
Delegate Jim Gilchrist

- District
- 17
- County
- Montgomery
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Environment and Transportation Committee
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Environment and Transportation Committee
- Annapolis Info
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219 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3744 | 301-858-3744
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3744
Fax 301-858-3057
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219 House Office Building
- Interim Info
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219 House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3744 | 301-858-3744
Fax 301-858-3057
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219 House Office Building
- Contact
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jim.gilchrist@house.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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HB0772 (SB0478) | Maryland Green Purchasing Committee – Food and Beverage Procurement – Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0911 /CH0597 (SB0808/CH0598) | Natural Resources - Fishery Management Plans - Oysters | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 597 |
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HB1128 | Environment – Water Quality Certifications – Requests (Water Quality Certification Improvement Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB0208 | Public Schools - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0229 (SB0300) | Pesticides - Use of Chlorpyrifos - Prohibition | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0333 (SB0345) | Homeowner's Insurance - Weather-Related Claims and Notice of Cancellation or Nonrenewal | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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HB0368 (SB0424) | Maryland Transit Administration - Funding (Transit Safety and Investment Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation |
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HB0388 | Criminal Procedure - Civil Immigration Enforcement - Restrictions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0390 (SB0548) | Transportation - I-270 Commuter Bus Route Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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HB0445 | Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0459 | Criminal Law - Victims of Human Trafficking - Affirmative Defense | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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HB0492 (SB0493) | Small Business Development Center Network Fund - Minimum Appropriation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0557 /CH0252 (SB0607/CH0253) | Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 |
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HB0561 (SB0315) | Electric Industry - Community Choice Energy - Pilot Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Finance |
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HB0590 (SB0230) | Criminal Law – Sexual Crimes – Repeal of Spousal Defense (Love Is No Defense to Sexual Crimes) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0608 (SB0682) | Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit for Women - Requirement to Operate | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0620 /CH0278 | Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Security Screening Checkpoint - Charitable Donations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 278 |
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HB0621 /CH0632 | County Tax Fairness Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 632 |
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HB0623 (SB1058) | Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalty | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0643 (SB0701) | End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations and Judiciary |
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HB0677 (SB0850) | Correctional Services - Immigration Detention - Prohibition (Dignity Not Detention Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0687 /CH0304 (SB0597/CH0305) | Agriculture - Cost-Sharing Program - Fixed Natural Filter Practices | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 304 |
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HB0703 | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights - Employment Discrimination - Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB0748 /CH0310 | Transportation - Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 310 |
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HB0819 (SB0768) | Health - Health and Wellness Standards - Correctional Facilities and Health Care Facilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB0824 | Beverage Container Deposit Program - Establishment and Advisory Commission | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0847 /CH0341 | State Coordinator for Autism Strategy and Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 341 |
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HB0881 (SB0033) | Election Law - Voting by Absentee Ballot - Prepaid Postage for Return of Ballots | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB0892 (SB0649) | Public Information Act – Motor Vehicle Administration – Warrant for Personal Information and Reporting | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB0896 | Environment - Statewide Green Business Certification Program - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB0982 (SB0740) | Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1010 | Health Care Facilities – Discrimination (LGBTQ Senior Bill of Rights) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1028 | Public and Nonpublic Schools - Electric Retractable Room Partitions - Model Safety Guidelines and Local Law | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1077 /CH0421 (SB1056) | Real Property - Deletion of Unlawful Ownership Restrictions - Exemption From Fees and Surcharges | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 421 |
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HB1078 | Public Safety - Education - Firearm Funding (No Funding for Firearms Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
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HB1079 | Sickle Cell Trait Screening, Treatment, Education, and Public Awareness (Journey's Law) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1098 | Use of Public Funds – Playground and Athletic Field Surfaces – Authorizations, Preferences, and Prohibitions (Safe and Healthy Fields Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1153 (SB0892) | Public Schools – Mathematics Credit – College Preparatory Computer Science or Computer Programming Course | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
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HB1205 /CH0447 | Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 447 |
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HB1212 | Department of the Environment, Department of Transportation, and State Highway Administration - Permits With Impact Studies - Hearings | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1223 | Clean Cars Act of 2020 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1233 | State Vehicle Fleet - Conversion to Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1249 | I-495 and I-270 Public-Private Partnership - Partnership Agreement - Requirements (Maryland State Department of Transportation Promises Act of 2020) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed (97-36) |
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HB1306 (SB0629) | Natural Resources - SAV Protection Zones and Hydraulic Clam Dredges (Aquatic Habitat Protection Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1314 (SB0757) | Election Law - Voting Systems - Accessibility for Voters With Disabilities | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1317 (SB0953) | Medical Cannabis - Dispensary Grower-Processor License | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1359 (SB0952) | Health Insurance - Requirements for Establishing Step Therapy Protocol and Requesting Exceptions | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1360 (SB0623) | Health Insurance - Out-of-Pocket Maximums and Cost-Sharing Requirements - Calculation | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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HB1425 (SB0926) | Climate Solutions Act of 2020 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1475 (SB0992) | School Buildings - Drinking Water Outlets - Elevated Level of Lead (Safe School Drinking Water Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
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HB1512 | Historic African American Cemeteries Preservation Fund | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1515 (SB0904) | Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) |
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HB1520 (SB0737) | Sustainable Maryland Program Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1532 | Human Services – Food Supplement Program – Eligibility (Protect Against Hunger Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
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HB1543 (SB0912) | Environment – Climate Crisis and Education Act | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) |
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HJ0007 (SJ0001/JR0001) | 2026 FIFA World Cup - Protection of Human Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 2:00 p.m. |
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HB0334 (SB0262) | Maryland Collection Agency Licensing Act - Definitions and Legislative Intent | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters |
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Legislative Bond Initiatives |
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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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VisArts | Introduced | Montgomery | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House since 2007.
- Current Assignments
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- 2015 Deputy Majority Whip
- 2015 Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2019 Chair, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Open Space Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee (Member, 2015)
- 2019 Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee (Chair, 2019)
- 2015 Environment Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee
- 2015 House Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation
- 2015 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- Past House Service
- Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Land Use and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environment and Transportation Committee (Chair, ), 2019; Local Government and BiCounty Issues of the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2015-2019; Housing and Real Property Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Environment Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2011-2015; Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure, 2011-2012; Transportation Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2009-2011; Ways and Means Committee, 2007-2011; Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2007-2011; Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2007-2011; Finance Resources Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2007-2008.
- Public Service
- Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc., Board of Directors, 2015-; Chair, Land Use, Transportation and Public Safety Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2015-; Task Force to Explore the Incorporation of the Principles of Universal Design for Learning into the Education Systems in Maryland, 2010-2011; Commission on Civic Literacy, 2007-2012; County Affairs Committee, Montgomery County Delegation (Vice-Chair, 2013-2014), 2007-2014.
- Memberships
- Board of Directors, Potomac Area Council, Hostelling International, USA, 2009-2014; Treasurer, Alliance of Rockville Citizens, 2005-2007; Vice President, Americana Centre Condominiums, 2004-2007; Chair, Alliance of Rockville Neighborhood Associations, 2003-2005.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Washington, D.C., May 1, 1965 ; St. Albans School ; Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, B.A., English, 1987 ; The George Washington University, M.B.A., 1993 ; Research Historian, History Associates, Inc., 1987-91 ; Community Development Officer, Community Development Block Grant Program, Department of Housing and Community Development, 1994-98 ; Policy Analyst, Department of Legislative Services, 1998-2002 ; Legislative Analyst, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Montgomery County, 2003-06 .
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