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HB 150

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 24, 2026.

Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Retention Elections.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-150
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary; Government, Labor, and Elections
House of Delegates introduced 2026-04-24
Elections / Voting Family / Children
Summary

Proposing amendments to the Maryland Constitution relating to the selection and tenure of circuit court judges; altering the method of filling vacancies in the office of a judge of a circuit court; providing for retention elections following an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of a judge of a circuit court; providing for a transitional period during which the terms of certain amendments are to become effective; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.

Sponsor
Delegate Cardin
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status introduced
2026-04-24 Latest Action In the House - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
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