MD HB85 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-2)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-18 - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 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.

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Title

General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-18HouseHearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.
2019-01-17HouseFirst Reading Ways and Means

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