MD SB968 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-18 - First Reading Senate Rules
Pending: Senate Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution relating to the selection and tenure of circuit court judges; requiring Senate confirmation of individuals appointed by the Governor to the office of a judge of a circuit court; providing for contested elections following an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of a judge of a circuit court under certain circumstances; providing for the reappointment of certain judges; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection; etc.

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Title

Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Tenure

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-02-18SenateFirst Reading Senate Rules

Subjects


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