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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require an individual appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly to serve for the remainder of the term if the vacancy occurs after a certain date; requiring that a special election be held at the same time as a certain regular statewide election to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly if the vacancy occurs on or before a certain date; etc.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require an individual appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly to serve for the remainder of the term if the vacancy occurs after 55 days before the deadline for filing certificates of candidacy for the regular statewide election held in the second year of the term. If the vacancy occurs on or before that date, the bill requires the Governor to call for a special primary and general election to be held concurrently with the regular statewide elections in the second year of the term.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m. (on 12/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0265?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0265f.pdf |
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