SENATE BILL 180

Sponsored By:

Senator Ferguson

Entitled:

Elected Officials - Conviction of Controlled Dangerous Substance Offenses

Synopsis:

Requiring the suspension from office of elected officials who are convicted of a crime involving a controlled dangerous substance; providing for the temporary filling of the elective office during the period of the elected official's suspension; providing for the reinstatement of the elected official if the conviction of the elected official is reversed or overturned; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

Legislative History

Senate Action

1/15

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/22

Hearing 2/5 at 1:00 p.m.

2/11

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

2/12

Favorable

Special Order 2/14 (Senator Hollinger) Adopted

2/14

Favorable Report Adopted

Floor Amendment (Senator Frosh)

Laid Over (Senator Frosh) Adopted

2/17

Floor Amendment (Senator Frosh)

Special Order 2/18 (The President) Adopted

2/18

Floor Amendment (Senator Frosh)

Recommit to Committee Judicial Proceedings (Senator Trotter) (30-16)

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- DRUGS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

PUBLIC OFFICIALS -see also- TREASURERS

REFERENDUM

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - XV Miscellaneous

( 2 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:

Senate

Number: 412199/1 (PDF) Offered on: FEBRUARY 18, 1997 at: 11:24 Status: Incomplete