MD HB158 | 2010 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-03 - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Altering the process for filling a vacancy in the office of United States Senator; repealing the authority of the Governor to make an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator under specified circumstances; requiring the Governor to issue a proclamation to call for a special primary election and a special general election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator under specified circumstances; specifying the dates when a special election to fill a vacancy is to be held; etc.

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Title

Special Election for U.S. Senate Vacancies Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-02-03 Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
2010-01-20 First Reading Ways and Means

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