MD HB265 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-12-22 - Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-12-22 - Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require an individual appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly to serve for the remainder of the term if the vacancy occurs after a certain date; requiring that a special election be held at the same time as a certain regular statewide election 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; etc.
Title
General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office
Sponsors
Del. David Moon [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-12-22 | House | Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m. |
2021-01-13 | House | First Reading Ways and Means |
2020-07-10 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB6 (Crossfiled) 2021-03-20 - Hearing canceled
Subjects
Constitutional Amendments
Elections
General Assembly
Governor
Public Officials
State Government - General Assembly
Time
Voting
Elections
General Assembly
Governor
Public Officials
State Government - General Assembly
Time
Voting
Code Citations
Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
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XVII - Quadrennial Elections | 2 | (n/a) | See Bill Text | |
III - Legislative Department | 13 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0265?ys=2021RS |
Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0265f.pdf |