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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Districting - Standards and Processes [HB-267]
Amending specified provisions of and adding a new article to the Maryland Constitution for the purpose of changing the legislative and congressional districting standards and processes; reducing the number of delegates in each House legislative district from three to one; clarifying that due regard must be given to the boundaries of counties under a specified provision of law; establishing the Legislative Districting Committee and the Congressional Districting Committee; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/02/2015
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Election Law - Audits of Election Results [HB-1064]
Requiring a local board of canvassers to complete specified ballot accounting, reconciliation, and tabulation audit procedures in a specified manner before certifying the results of an election; requiring the State Board of Elections to adopt specified regulations relating to ballot accounting and reconciliation procedures; requiring that a tabulation audit be conducted of at least specified contests in specified elections; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Hixson
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/11/2015
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions [SJR-8]
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. 129.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/19/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
United States Constitutional Convention - Democracy Amendment [SJR-6]
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 freedom to vote and restores free and fair elections in America.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Favorable With Amendments Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 04/07/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Addition of "Under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance [SJR-5]
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the addition of "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/28/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Conowingo Dam - Sediment - Dredging [SJR-4]
Urging the United States Congress to authorize and fund a specified project to dredge behind the Conowingo Dam in order to preserve the dam's capability to block pollutants in the Susquehanna River from reaching the Chesapeake Bay; and providing that a copy of the resolution be forwarded by the Department of Legislative Services to specified individuals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway
Hearing 3/31 At 3:00 P.m. on 03/31/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Rescission of Maryland's Ratification of the Corwin Amendment to the United States Constitution [SJR-1]
Rescinding Maryland's ratification of the Corwin Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Signed By The President And The Speaker - Joint Resolution 3 on 05/05/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Election Law - General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission [SB-740]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process of legislative districting and apportionment in the State by establishing a General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission; specifying the membership, qualifications, chair, and duties of the Commission; requiring the Commission to establish rules and procedures, subject to the State laws governing open meetings and public records; requiring the Court of Appeals to make specified determinations; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/27/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Election Law - Redistricting Ballot Questions - Map of Proposed Districts [SB-582]
Requiring that a specified statement providing notice of a ballot question relating to congressional redistricting include the address of a Web site where a map of the boundaries of the proposed districts may be viewed; and requiring that a map of the proposed districts be posted in each polling place if there is a question on the ballot relating to congressional redistricting.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/27/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Reinstatement of the Separation of Commercial and Investment Banking Functions [HJR-8]
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. 129.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
United States Constitutional Convention - Democracy Amendment [HJR-7]
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 freedom to vote and restores free and fair elections in America.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Conowingo Dam - Sediment - Dredging [HJR-6]
Urging the United States Congress to authorize and fund a specified project to dredge behind the Conowingo Dam for a specified purpose; and providing that a copy of the resolution be forwarded by the Department of Legislative Services to specified individuals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 2/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/24/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
United States Constitutional Convention - Legislative Districting and Apportionment [HJR-4]
Applying to Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to change the method of the apportionment of the seats in the House of Representatives and the drawing of the legislative districts for those seats; requiring approval from a majority of the legislatures of the states to change the method of Congressional districting and apportionment; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Guy Guzzone
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Rescission of Maryland's Ratification of the Corwin Amendment to the United States Constitution [HJR-2]
Rescinding Maryland's ratification of the Corwin Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Vallario
First Reading Senate Rules on 04/07/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission [HB-970]
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: Rep. Patrick Hogan
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Election Law - General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission [HB-915]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process of legislative districting and apportionment in the State by establishing a General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission; specifying the membership, qualifications, chair, and duties of the Commission; requiring the Commission to establish rules and procedures, subject to the State laws governing open meetings and public records; requiring the Court of Appeals to make specified determinations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Afzali
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland [HB-698]
Establishing a Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland; specifying the composition, powers, and duties of the Commission; providing for the staffing of the Commission; requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations, including suggested constitutional and legislative changes, to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2015; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Election Law - Redistricting Ballot Questions - Map of Proposed Districts [HB-1327]
Requiring that a specified statement providing notice of a ballot question relating to congressional redistricting include the address of a Web site where a map of the boundaries of the proposed districts may be viewed; and requiring that a map of the proposed districts be posted in each polling place if there is a question on the ballot relating to congressional redistricting.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland [HB-1217]
Establishing a Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland; specifying the composition, powers, and duties of the Task Force; providing for the staffing of the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations, including suggested constitutional and legislative changes, to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2015; and terminating the Act at the end of June 30, 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfred Carr
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Maryland Congressional Redistricting Commission [HB-1213]
Creating the Maryland Congressional Redistricting Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create congressional districts, as specified; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying the requirements for the adoption of the redistricting plan; requiring the Legislative Auditor to establish and administer an online application process for individuals seeking appointment to the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Glass
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014