1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 906

CHAPTER NUMBER: 82
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: Local Government - Public Local Laws
Sponsored By:
Delegates Preis, Fry, and Bonsack
Entitled:
Harford County - County Council - Election

Synopsis:

Amending the Constitution to eliminate a requirement that the Charter of Harford County provide for the election of county council members by the voters of the entire County; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State at the general election to be held in November 1996 for their adoption or rejection.

Legislative History

House Action
2/2
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/7
Hearing 2/22 at 1:15 p.m.
3/4
Favorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
3/5
Favorable Report Adopted
Motion Special Order 3/12 (Del. Brinkley) Rejected
Second Reading Passed
3/8
Third Reading Passed (104-28)
4/2
Returned Passed
4/9
Became Law without Governor's signature per MD Constitution - Chapter 82
Senate Action
3/11
First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/13
Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
4/4
Favorable Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs
4/3
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/4
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Sponsored by:
Delegate Mary Louise Preis, District 34
Delegate Rose Mary Hatem Bonsack, District 34
Delegate Donald C. Fry, District 35A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHARTERS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
COUNTY COUNCILS
ELECTIONS -see also- BALLOTS, CAMPAIGN FINANCING, VOTING
HARFORD COUNTY
REFERENDUM
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - Local Legislation
( 3A )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available