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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the people to petition to a vote a proposal to add to, amend, and repeal the public general laws or the Maryland Constitution under certain circumstances and establishing the Initiative process; and requiring the amendment to the Constitution proposed by the Act be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election to be held in November 2024 for adoption or rejection.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Maryland Constitution to establish an "Initiative" process, allowing the people of Maryland to directly petition to put proposed bills or constitutional amendments on the ballot for a vote, if they were not already approved by the General Assembly. The key provisions include requiring a petition to be signed by at least 10% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election (with no more than 50% from a single jurisdiction), setting deadlines and procedures for submitting and verifying the petition, and specifying the voting and approval requirements for the initiative proposal to take effect. The bill also determines that the proposed constitutional amendment affects multiple jurisdictions and requires it to be submitted to Maryland voters for adoption or rejection in the 2024 general election.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2024 ) (on 03/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1288?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1288f.pdf |
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