HOUSE BILL 16

Sponsored By:

Delegate Arnick

Entitled:

State Comptroller - Rules of Succession

Synopsis:

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Maryland that changes the rules of succession for the office of the Comptroller in case of a vacancy, or if the Comptroller is removed under specified circumstances, to require that the Chief Deputy Comptroller act as Comptroller until a successor is elected at the next regularly scheduled general election and the successor qualifies and takes office; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

07/27

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

Hearing 1/18 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5

Favorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

2/6

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

2/9

Special Order 2/13 (Delegate Healey) Adopted

2/13

Third Reading Passed (127-8)

Senate Action

2/14

First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

3/7

Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMPTROLLER

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

REFERENDUM

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - VI Treasury Department

( 1 , 6 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

House

February 13, 2001: Third Reading Passed (127-8)