MD SB73 | 2022 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB417
Note: Carry Over of previous SB6

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Engrossed on February 10 2022 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-03-15 - Hearing canceled
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring that a special election be held at the same time as the regular statewide primary and general elections that are held in the second year of the term to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly if the vacancy occurs on or before the date that is 55 days before the deadline for filing certificates of candidacy for the regular statewide election.

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Title

General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2022-02-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-03-15HouseHearing canceled
2022-03-01HouseHearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
2022-02-15HouseReferred Ways and Means
2022-02-10SenateThird Reading Passed (45-0)
2022-02-08SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2022-02-08SenateFavorable with Amendments {723220/1 Adopted
2022-02-08SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2022-01-13SenateHearing 1/26 at 1:30 p.m.
2022-01-13SenateHearing canceled
2022-01-13SenateHearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2022-01-12SenateFirst Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2021-08-05SenatePre-filed

Same As/Similar To

SB73 (Carry Over) 2022-03-15 - Hearing canceled
SB6 (Carry Over) 2021-03-20 - Hearing canceled

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
XVII - Quadrennial Elections2(n/a)See Bill Text
III - Legislative Department13(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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