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This bill requires the Governor's Appointments Office, which is the office within the Governor's administration responsible for recommending individuals for various state and local appointments, to begin reporting to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026, and annually thereafter. The report will cover the previous calendar year and will include demographic information about individuals who apply to judicial nominating commissions for judicial positions, those recommended by these commissions, and those ultimately nominated by the Governor for judicial service. This demographic data will be broken down by the specific judicial office sought or nominated for, and will include categories such as ethnicity, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, and sexual orientation, aiming to provide transparency in the judicial selection process.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0946?ys=2026RS