Legislation - HB0493

Title: Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court
Sponsored by: Chair, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Maryland Judicial Conference)
Status: In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis

Synopsis

Increasing from three to four the number of resident judges of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County; and increasing from five to six the number of associate judges in the District Court in District 11 by increasing from two to three the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/27/2026 Legislative Date 1/27/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/27/2026	1/27/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

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