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MD HB412

General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office


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Introduced
01/18/2024
In Committee
01/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 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 a special election to 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 specifies that an appointed individual shall serve until a successor is elected, except if the vacancy occurs after a certain date, in which case the appointed individual shall serve for the remainder of the term. The proposed amendments to the Constitution would need to be approved by voters at the next general election in November 2024.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/6/2024 ) (on 02/06/2024)

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