Bill > SB73

This bill proposes to amend the Maryland Constitution to specify the process for filling vacancies in the General Assembly. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Governor to appoint a replacement from the same political party as the vacating legislator, with the appointment made from a nominee submitted by the relevant county or district's political party central committee. 2. Providing that the appointed legislator will serve until a special election is held to fill the remainder of the term, unless the vacancy occurs within 55 days of the regular statewide election, in which case the appointee will serve out the term. 3. Requiring the Governor to call a special primary and general election to fill the vacancy if it occurs more than 55 days before the regular statewide election. The bill also exempts special elections to fill legislative vacancies from the normal quadrennial election schedule for state and county officers.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0073?ys=2022RS