MD SB367 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 28-1)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-03 - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-03 - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution repealing 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.
Title
Circuit Court Judges - Selection, Qualifications, and Term of Office
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2015-03-03 | Senate | Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
2015-02-16 | Senate | Hearing cancelled |
2015-03-10 | Senate | Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
2015-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Circuit Courts
Committees and Commissions
Constitutional Amendments
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Elections
General Assembly
Governor
Hearings
Judges
Public Information
Referendum
Committees and Commissions
Constitutional Amendments
Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide
Elections
General Assembly
Governor
Hearings
Judges
Public Information
Referendum