MD SB485 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 27 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-31 - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-31 - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a candidate for judge of the orphans' court from appearing on the ballot in a primary election or being nominated by a political party or by petition; and prohibiting judges of the orphans' court from acting as an attorney during their term of office in any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the court and related to the administration of an estate or guardianship of a minor.
Title
Orphans' Court Judges - Election and Restriction on Practicing Law
Sponsors
| Sen. Chris West [R] | Sen. Ron Watson [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-31 | Senate | Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2022-01-27 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
HB879 (Crossfiled) 2022-02-11 - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Subjects
Certifications
Elections
Estates and Trusts
Judges
Jurisdiction
Orphans' Court
Political Candidates
Political Parties
Time
Elections
Estates and Trusts
Judges
Jurisdiction
Orphans' Court
Political Candidates
Political Parties
Time
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election Law | 5 | 303 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 5 | 703 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 5 | 703.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 901 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 902 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 903 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 904 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 8 | 905 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Election Law | 9 | 210 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Estates and Trusts | 2 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Estates and Trusts | 2 | 109 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0485?ys=2022RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0485f.pdf |
