SENATE BILL 722

Sponsored By:

Senator Miller

Entitled:

Standing Circuit Court Masters - Powers

Synopsis:

Adding a new section to the Constitution to provide that there shall be specified standing circuit court masters; authorizing standing circuit court masters to exercise specified powers with respect to and only as prescribed by law or rule as to domestic relations cases and juvenile causes under the jurisdiction of the circuit court; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/1

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/6

Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.

2/18

Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ALIMONY

CHILD CUSTODY

CIRCUIT COURTS

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

DIVORCE -see also- ANNULMENT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -see also- CHILD ABUSE

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc

JUDGES

JUVENILE CAUSES

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

REFERENDUM

SUPPORT OF DEPENDENTS -see also- ALIMONY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - IV Judiciary Department

( 26A )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered