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Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Election Law - Initiative Process
Sponsored by
Delegates McComas and Hornberger
Status
In the House - First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Analysis
Synopsis
Authorizing the people to petition to a vote a proposal to add to, amend, and repeal the public general laws or the Maryland Constitution under certain circumstances and establishing the Initiative process; and requiring that the amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election in November 2026 for adoption or rejection.
Committees
Details
Constitutional Bill
Introduced in a prior session as: HB1288 Session: 2024 Regular Session
Bill File Type: Regular
Contingency - on a referendum
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/13/2026
Legislative Date
2/13/2026
Action
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/13/2026 2/13/2026 First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Statutes
Last Updated: 2/13/2026 6:00 AM
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