MD SB179 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-4)
Status: Introduced on January 18 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-07 - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to repeal provisions relating to election of circuit court judges; requiring the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy in the office of a judge of the circuit court; altering the term of office of circuit court judges from 15 to 10 years; requiring the Governor to reappoint a circuit court judge, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, upon the expiration of the judge's term; etc.

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Title

Circuit Court Judges - Selection, Qualifications, and Term of Office

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-07SenateUnfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2016-02-04SenateHearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
2016-01-22SenateHearing cancelled
2016-02-03SenateHearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
2016-01-18SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings

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