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Introduced
01/17/2022
01/17/2022
In Committee
04/09/2022
04/09/2022
Crossed Over
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
Passed
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2022
05/29/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Election Law - Contested Elections FOR the purpose of altering certain definitions to allow a campaign finance entity to pay expenses associated with contesting an election; prohibiting a recount under certain circumstances; prohibiting a recount under certain circumstances; altering the circumstances under which a petitioner for a recount is not liable for the costs of the recount; providing that a person who accepts certain public campaign financing may accept a donation or make a disbursement related to a contested election only if the person establishes a contested election committee and makes certain disclosures; providing that a certain system of public campaign financing established by the governing body of a county may include public financing of a contested election committee; and generally relating to contested elections. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Election Law Section 1-101(a) , 12-101(a), and 12-103(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Election Law Section 1-101(o) and (aa), 12-101(a), 12-103(a), 12-101(a), 12-103(a), 12-107, 13-233, and 13-505 Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Election Law Section 12-301 through 12-313 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 3. Contested Election Committee” Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Maryland's election laws regarding contested elections. Key provisions:
- Allows campaign finance entities to make expenditures to pay expenses associated with contesting an election, in addition to promoting the success or defeat of a candidate, party, or question.
- Prohibits recounts if the margin of difference between the winner and losing candidate/question is greater than 5% of the total votes cast.
- Requires persons who accept public campaign financing to establish a "contested election committee" to receive donations and make disbursements related to a contested election, and imposes reporting and disclosure requirements on these committees.
- Allows counties to include public financing of contested election committees as part of their public campaign financing systems.
- Repeals the ability of individuals to pay "reasonable legal expenses associated with maintaining or contesting the results of an election."
The bill aims to regulate and provide transparency around the financing of contested elections in Maryland.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 624 (on 05/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0291?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_624_hb0291e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0291e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 873627/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0001/hb0291_87362701.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb0291_ehe.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0291t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 253722/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0001/hb0291_25372201.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0291f.pdf |
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