2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 495

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: State Government - General Assembly
Sponsored By:
Senator Simonaire
Entitled:
State Government - Legislative Furlough Enabling Act

Synopsis:

Authorizing the General Assembly, for any fiscal year, to supersede resolutions passed by the General Assembly and reduce the compensation for a member; prohibiting a joint resolution passed by the General Assembly from increasing General Assembly compensation; authorizing the General Assembly to alter the salaries of members at specified times; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Budget and Taxation
2/11
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/3
Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Committees and Commissions -see also- Political Committees
Constitutional Amendments
General Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; Leg Policy Committee.
Legislation -see also- Corrective Leg; Curative Leg
Referendum
Salaries -see also- Overtime; Reimbursement Rates

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - III Legislative Department
( 15 , 35 )

Documents:

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