2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 284

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: Elections Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 847
Sponsored By:
Delegates Schuh and Minnick
Entitled:
Election Law - Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission

Synopsis:

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution that changes the process of legislative districting and apportionment in the State by establishing a Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission; providing for the membership, qualifications, chair, and duties of the Commission; requiring the Commission to establish rules and procedures subject to the State laws governing open meetings and public records; requiring the Court of Appeals to make determinations regarding the redistricting plan; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
1/29
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Steven R. Schuh, District 31
Delegate Joseph J. Minnick, District 6

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Attorney General
Committees and Commissions -see also- Political Committees
Congress, U.S
Constitutional Amendments
Court of Appeals
Elections -see also- Ballots; Camp Financ; Pol Cands; Voting
General Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; Leg Policy Committee.
Hearings
Notices
Public Information
Reapportionment
Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records
Referendum
Reports
Rules and Regulations

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - III Legislative Department
( 5 , 5 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered