MD HB1071 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-19 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-19 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution relating to the selection and tenure of circuit court judges; altering the method of filling vacancies in the office of a judge of a circuit court; providing for a retention election following an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of a judge of a circuit court; altering the term of office of circuit court judges from 15 years to 10 years; etc.
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Election, Qualifications, and Term of Office
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-19 | House | Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn |
| 2015-03-18 | House | Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
| 2015-02-13 | House | First Reading Judiciary and Ways and Means |
Subjects
Circuit Courts
Constitutional Amendments
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Elections
Judges
Referendum
Constitutional Amendments
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Elections
Judges
Referendum
