Tom Hucker

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Tom Hucker (born 1967) is an American politician and a Democrat from the state of Maryland. He is currently serving as one of three members of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 20, which includes Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

[edit] Education

A native of St. Louis, Missouri and a graduate of Boston College, Hucker moved to Maryland to work for the Progressive America Fund in Washington, DC.

[edit] Career

Hucker came to prominence in Maryland politics when he founded Progressive Maryland, an advocacy group, in 2001. He was elected to his first term in the House of Delegates in 2006, and currently serves on the Environmental Matters Committee.

[edit] Legislative Notes

  • voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[1]
  • voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[2]
  • sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.House Bill 30