MD HB956 | 2011 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-03-23 - Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Establishing a method of electing sheriffs on a nonpartisan basis, without regard to political party affiliation; establishing a primary election for candidates for nomination for sheriff to be administered in a specified manner; authorizing any registered voter, with or without any political party affiliation, to participate in such a primary; prohibiting candidates from appearing on primary ballots under specified circumstances; etc.

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Title

Election of Sheriffs - Nonpartisan Elections

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-03-23 Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means Withdrawn
2011-02-16 Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
2011-02-11 First Reading Ways and Means

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