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Introduced
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
In Committee
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
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 repeal the requirement that a candidate for Governor who seeks nomination in a primary election designate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor at the time of filing a certificate of candidacy; requiring a candidate for Governor who seeks nomination in a primary election to designate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor within 21 days after the primary election; submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection; etc.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process for selecting a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. It would repeal the requirement that a candidate for Governor designate a Lieutenant Governor candidate at the time of filing for the primary election. Instead, the candidate for Governor would be required to designate a Lieutenant Governor candidate within 21 days after the primary election. The amendment would also require the candidate for Governor and the designated Lieutenant Governor candidate to be considered jointly in the general election. The proposed amendment would be submitted to the voters of Maryland for their adoption or rejection at the next general election in November 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 03/31/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0481?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0481f.pdf |
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