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Legislation


1998 Regular Session

Elections (G1)

Current Status of Legislation Total number of Bills: 56
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 23

    Status as of March 2, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegate M. Burns
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Expenditures by a Campaign Treasurer - Wire Transfers
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • HB 118

    Status as of April 8, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Political Parties and Nomination of Candidates
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 119

    Status as of February 9, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Repeal of Filing Fees
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 120

    Status as of February 13, 1998: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Failed

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Voter Registration - Last Four Digits of Social Security Number
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Governor Veto

    HB 121

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Vetoed by the Governor

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Close of Registration
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 122

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 666

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Recount - Waiver of Cost
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Governor Veto

    HB 123

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Vetoed by the Governor

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Late Vacancy for Governor - Assumption of Nomination by Lieutenant Governor Nominee
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 124

    Status as of February 23, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - County of Residence - Repeal
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 125

    Status as of March 4, 1998: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Failed

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Arnick and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Publication Requirements - Constitutional Amendments and Referenda
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • HB 127

    Status as of April 8, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed

    Sponsored By
    The Speaker and Delegates Curran, Arnick, and Getty (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Code - General Revision
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 449

    Status as of March 2, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Kittleman, Baldwin, Beck, Brinkley, M. Burns, Ciliberti, Cryor, Eckardt, Edwards, Elliott, Faulkner, Flanagan, Getty, Greenip, Harkins, Holt, D. Hughes, Hutchins, Jacobs, Kach, Kelly, Klima, La Vay, Leopold, McClenahan, McKee, Morgan, Mossburg, D. Murphy, O'Donnell, Ports, Redmer, Rzepkowski, Schade, Schisler, Snodgrass, Stocksdale, Stull, Stup, and Walkup
    Entitled
    Election Law - Slates - Limitations on Transfers
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 450

    Status as of February 23, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Owings
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Campaign Reports - Place of Filing
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 484

    Status as of February 23, 1998: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Bozman, Conway, and McClenahan
    Entitled
    Worcester County - Election Board - Salaries
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 539

    Status as of March 9, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Beck
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Campaign Contributions by Persons Awarded Grants from the State "Sunny Day Fund"
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 574

    Status as of March 9, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Crumlin
    Entitled
    Election Law - Election By Mail
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 577

    Status as of March 17, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Jacobs, Baldwin, Beck, Bissett, Brinkley, Cryor, Eckardt, Elliott, Flanagan, Getty, Greenip, D. Hughes, Kach, Kittleman, Klima, La Vay, McKee, Morgan, Mossburg, Ports, Redmer, Schade, Schisler, Snodgrass, Stocksdale, Stull, and Walkup
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Employee Organization Representation and Service Fees - Use for Political Purposes
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 630

    Status as of March 9, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Kittleman and Dembrow
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Continuing Political Committees for State Officeholders - Carryover Campaign Funds
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • No Hearing
    Scheduled

    HB 631

    Status as of March 24, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Select Committee 07

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Specimen Ballots - Primary Election PG 419-98
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Select Committee 07
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 633

    Status as of March 17, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Senators and Delegates - Filling of Vacancy by Special Election PG 403-98
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 634

    Status as of March 17, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Elections - Absentee Ballots - Removal of Eligibility Requirements PG 404-98
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 686

    Status as of March 9, 1998: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Southern Maryland Delegation
    Entitled
    Election Law - Accommodation of Blind and Visually Impaired Voters
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 792

    Status as of April 14, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 95

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Bozman, McClenahan, and Conway
    Entitled
    Worcester County Election Board - Counsel - Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 850

    Status as of March 17, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Getty, Rudolph, and Jacobs
    Entitled
    Election Law - Identification of Voters
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 877

    Status as of April 9, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Kagan
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Campaign Reports - Use of Information
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 907

    Status as of April 14, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 99

    Sponsored By
    Montgomery County Delegation
    Entitled
    Election Judges - Appointment Process, Hours of Service, and Compensation
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 951

    Status as of March 27, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Morgan and Getty
    Entitled
    The Initiative
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1001

    Status as of March 17, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates McIntosh, Hurson, Pitkin, DeCarlo, Mandel, Kagan, Dypski, and Bobo
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Clean Campaign Public Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1006

    Status as of April 28, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 286

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Pitkin
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Continuing Political Committees - Time Limit for Disposition of Surplus Campaign Funds
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1132

    Status as of March 17, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates McIntosh and Hurson
    Entitled
    Clean Campaign Public Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Heard
    APRIL 10
    1:00 p.m.

    HB 1144

    Status as of April 10, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Bobo, Faulkner, Kittleman, Mandel, McIntosh, Pendergrass, Pitkin, and Snodgrass
    Entitled
    Election Law - Campaign Finance - Attribution of Contributions
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1266

    Status as of March 17, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Getty and Jacobs
    Entitled
    Election Law - Campaign Finance Reports - Identity of Contributors
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1341

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 750

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Shriver, Benson, Dypski, Malone, DeCarlo, Patterson, Morgan, Mandel, Getty, Faulkner, Clagett, Moe, Bobo, and Kagan
    Entitled
    Election Law - Voter Registration - State Institutions of Higher Education
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    MARCH 25
    1:15 p.m.

    HB 1385

    Status as of March 11, 1998: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates D. Murphy, Klima, Holt, Kach, and Redmer
    Entitled
    Election Law - Baltimore County Republican Party Central Committee
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HJ 6

    Status as of April 1, 1998: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Failed

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Weir
    Entitled
    Commission to Study Single-Member Legislative Districting for the General Assembly
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 20

    Status as of April 2, 1998: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Senator Green
    Entitled
    Election Judges - Minors
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Heard
    MARCH 31
    1:15 p.m.

    SB 27

    Status as of March 18, 1998: Bill is in the House - First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Senator Pinsky and Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Elections - Nomination of Candidates - Petition Signature Requirements
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 69

    Status as of April 14, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 12

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Elections, State Board of)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Voter Registration Application Deadline
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 70

    Status as of April 14, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 13

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Elections, State Board of)
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Campaign Finance Reports - Audits
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 72

    Status as of May 12, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 339

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Elections, State Board of)
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Campaign Finance Reports - Computerization
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 118

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 585

    Sponsored By
    The President and Senators Blount, Collins, and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Code - General Revision
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Heard
    FEBRUARY 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 120

    Status as of January 23, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - County of Residence - Repeal
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 121

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 586

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Close of Registration
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Governor Veto

    SB 122

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Vetoed by the Governor

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Recount - Waiver of Cost
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 123

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 587

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Political Parties and Nomination of Candidates
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Heard
    FEBRUARY 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 124

    Status as of January 23, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Voter Registration - Last Four Digits of Social Security Number
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 126

    Status as of April 28, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 150

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Late Vacancy for Governor - Assumption of Nomination by Lieutenant Governor Nominee
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Heard
    FEBRUARY 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 127

    Status as of January 23, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Repeal of Filing Fees
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    FEBRUARY 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 128

    Status as of January 23, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Collins and Craig (Commission to Revise the Election Code)
    Entitled
    Election Law - Publication Requirements - Constitutional Amendments and Referenda
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    MARCH 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 224

    Status as of February 18, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Boozer, Derr, Colburn, Craig, Ferguson, Hafer, Haines, Hogan, Madden, McCabe, Middlebrooks, Munson, Neall, Roesser, and Stoltzfus
    Entitled
    Election Law - Slates - Limitations on Transfers
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    MARCH 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 266

    Status as of February 18, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senator Miller
    Entitled
    Election Law - Election By Mail
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    MARCH 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 510

    Status as of February 18, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senator Fry
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Reports
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    MARCH 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 552

    Status as of February 18, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senator Fry
    Entitled
    Election Code - Prohibition of Contributions by Foreign Nationals
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 564

    Status as of March 12, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Colburn and Stoltzfus
    Entitled
    Eastern Shore - Secession From Maryland - Straw Ballot
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    MARCH 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 609

    Status as of February 18, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Pinsky, Van Hollen, Forehand, Teitelbaum, Sfikas, and Frosh
    Entitled
    Election Laws - Clean Campaign Public Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Heard
    MARCH 5
    1:00 p.m.

    SB 613

    Status as of February 18, 1998: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

    Sponsored By
    Senators Van Hollen, Sfikas, Roesser, Pinsky, Dyson, Conway, and Frosh
    Entitled
    Campaign Finance Reform Act
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 626

    Status as of May 21, 1998: Became Law - Chapter 625

    Sponsored By
    Senators Haines and Ferguson (Carroll County Senators)
    Entitled
    Election Code - Carroll County Election Board - Salaries
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
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