Legislation

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution repealing provisions relating to election of circuit court judges; requiring the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy in the office of a judge of the circuit court; altering the term of office of circuit court judges from 15 to 10 years; requiring the Governor to reappoint a circuit court judge, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, upon the expiration of the judge's term; etc.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Constitutional Bill

Cross-filed with: HB0582

Bill File Type: Regular

Contingency - on a referendum

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/05/2015 Legislative Date 2/06/2015 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2015 Legislative Date 2/10/2015 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2015 Legislative Date 2/16/2015 Action Hearing cancelled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2015 Legislative Date 2/16/2015 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/05/2015	2/06/2015	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	2/10/2015	2/10/2015	Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	2/16/2015	2/16/2015	Hearing cancelled
Senate	2/16/2015	2/16/2015	Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

Documents

Date Posted	Document Name
2/06/2015	Text - First - Circuit Court Judges - Selection, Qualifications, and Term of Office

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Subjects

Statutes