HOUSE BILL 951

Sponsored By:

Delegates Morgan and Getty

Entitled:

The Initiative

Synopsis:

Amending the Constitution of Maryland to provide for the Initiative; recognizing the power of the people to petition to a vote a proposal to add to, amend, and repeal the Constitution or the public general law under specified circumstances; prescribing requirements for the petitioned proposal; specifying that initiated proposals which are adopted may not be changed or repealed within 2 years except under specified circumstances; and specifying the related powers and duties of the Secretary of State.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

2/18

Hearing 3/11 at 1:15 p.m.

3/27

Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate John S. Morgan, District 13B

Delegate Joseph M. Getty, District 5

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

INITIATIVE

LAWS, ORDINANCES, ETC -see also- PUB. LOCAL LAWS; UNIF. LAWS

PETITIONS

REFERENDUM

SECRETARY OF STATE

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - XVI-A The Initiative

( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered