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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Presidential Authority Over the Use of Nuclear Weapons [HJR-12]
Requesting Maryland's Congressional Delegation to establish a system of checks and balances to ensure that the President of the United States does not have unchecked authority to launch a first strike of nuclear weapons.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ana Gutierrez
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/29/2018
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United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [HJR-11]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 04/02/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact - Repeal [HB-452]
Repealing provisions of law relating to the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact; repealing the State's agreement to enter into the compact; repealing the statutory provisions reciting the compact; repealing provisions relating to the appointment, terms, and removal of members of the Maryland delegation to the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact Commission; repealing the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to obtain certain information in a certain manner to be used by certain persons; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfred Carr
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 291 on 04/24/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission [HB-356]
Prohibiting multimember delegate districts; creating the General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create certain General Assembly legislative districts and congressional districts; establishing exclusive and original jurisdiction for the Court of Appeals to establish legislative districts and congressional districts under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/29/2018
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Congressional Term Limits Amendment [SJR-3]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a member of the U.S. Senate.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Hough
First Reading Senate Rules on 03/04/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment [SB-91]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require single-member delegate districts; altering certain standards for the drawing of legislative districts; proposing a new article to the Maryland Constitution to establish standards for the drawing of congressional districts; establishing a Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission divide the State into certain legislative districts and congressional districts; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/23/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Congressional Districts - Standards [SB-110]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require congressional districts to conform to certain standards and that due regard be given to natural boundaries and boundaries of political subdivisions; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Reilly
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/23/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
United States of America - District of Columbia - Statehood [HJR-7]
Urging the members of the United States Congress to enact federal legislation or propose a constitutional amendment granting legislative autonomy and statehood to the District of Columbia; and providing that copies of the Resolution be sent to certain persons.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Hearing 2/25 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/11/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power [HJR-5]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/14/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Redistricting - Congressional Districts - Standards [HJR-3]
Stating that the redistricting standards for State legislative districts in Article III, Section 4 of the Maryland Constitution should be applied also to congressional districts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Neil Parrott
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/14/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Congressional Term Limits Amendment [HJR-1]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a member of the U.S. Senate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/14/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Congressional Districts - Standards (Anti-Gerrymandering of Maryland's Congressional Districts) [HB-463]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require congressional districts to conform to certain standards and that due regard be given to natural boundaries and boundaries of political subdivisions; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/14/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment [HB-44]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require single-member delegate districts; altering certain standards for the drawing of legislative districts; proposing a new article to the Maryland Constitution to establish standards for the drawing of congressional districts; establishing a Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State into certain legislative districts and congressional districts; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Unfavorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/14/2019
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions [SJR-6]
Urging the United States Congress to support efforts to reinstate the separation of commercial and investment banking functions in effect under the Glass-Steagall Act and to support H.R. 381 and S. 1709.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse
Unfavorable Report By Finance on 03/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power [SJR-4]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limits the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limits the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. J.B. Jennings
Hearing 2/18 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/18/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
United States Congress - Call to Congress and the President to Act on Redistricting Reform [SJR-3]
Requesting that the United States Congress pass, and the President of the United States sign, legislation that establishes uniform standards and procedures applicable to each state for the creation of the districts for the election of the members of the United States Congress; and requiring that a copy of the resolution be forwarded by the Department of Legislative Services to the President and Vice President of the United States and to specified members and officials of the United States Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [SJR-2]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that affirms every citizen's individual right to vote, reserves inalienable political rights to natural persons, and authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 2/18 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/18/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
United States Senator, Attorney General, and Comptroller - Temporary Appointments and Special Elections to Fill a Vacancy [SB-555]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require the Governor to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis, under specified circumstances, in the office of Attorney General, Comptroller, or U.S. Senator from a list of names submitted by the State Central Committee of the political party of the vacating officeholder; proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require an individual appointed by the Governor to fill a specified vacancy to serve until a successor is elected; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Pinsky
Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/30/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Congressional Districting Process [SB-474]
Requiring the Department of Legislative Services to obtain specified census data, adjust the census data for specified purposes, and provide the census data to a temporary redistricting commission within 30 days after the Department has finished adjusting the census data; creating a temporary redistricting commission; requiring the commission to use specified census data to prepare and adopt a districting plan for congressional districting within a specified time period; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Pinsky
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission [SB-380]
Creating the General Assembly and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create General Assembly and congressional districts, as specified; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying requirements for the adoption of redistricting plans; requiring the Legislative Auditor to establish and administer an application process for individuals seeking appointment to the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2016