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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office FOR the purpose of requiring that a special election be held at the same time as the regular statewide primary and general elections that are held in the second year of a term 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. BY proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution Article III - Legislative Department Section 13 BY proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution Article XVII - Quadrennial Elections Section 2
AI Summary
This bill proposes amendments to the Maryland Constitution to require that a special election be held at the same time as the regular statewide primary and general elections in the second year of a term 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. The bill also clarifies the process for the Governor to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy until the special election is held. Additionally, the bill exempts these special elections from the general requirement that state and county officer elections be held every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (18)
Linda Foley (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Adrian Boafo (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Kris Fair (D),
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D),
Michele Guyton (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Lily Qi (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/14/2023 ) (on 02/14/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0417?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0417f.pdf |
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