MD SB295 | 2013 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-26 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings 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; 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.

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Title

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

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-02-26SenateHearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2013-01-23SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings

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