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MD SB6

General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
02/19/2021
Crossed Over
02/19/2021
Passed
Dead
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 the Governor to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly for the remainder of the term if the vacancy occurs after a certain date. If the vacancy occurs on or before a certain date, the bill requires a special primary and general election to be held at the same time as the regular statewide elections to fill the vacancy. The bill also specifies that the proposed amendment affects multiple jurisdictions and does not require local approval. The amendment will be submitted to the qualified voters of the State for adoption or rejection at the next general election in November 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Hearing canceled (on 03/20/2021)

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