Constitution, U.s.
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [HJR-8]
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. William Smith
Hearing 2/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Gettr Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Constitutional Convention - Amendment - Repeal [HJR-6]
Repealing and withdrawing specified applications to Congress to call a Constitutional Convention; and urging the legislatures of specified other states to take specified action.
Sponsored by: Rep. C. William Frick
Hearing 2/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power [HJR-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 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. Tony McConkey
Hearing 2/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission [HB-458]
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. Eric Bromwell
Hearing 2/29 At 3:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2015 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 campaign contributions and electioneering expenditures.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Senators Pinsky, Rosapepe, And Salling on 04/13/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Democracy Amendment [HJR-2]
Urging the U.S. Congress 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 campaign contributions and electioneering expenditures.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Third Reading Passed (89-50) on 04/13/2015
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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
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
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
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
Cannabis Freedom Act [HB-1016]
Stating findings and declarations of the General Assembly relating to federal acts, laws, orders, rules, and regulations resulting in a prohibition of cannabis; prohibiting a State agency, political subdivision of the State, specified agent or employee of the State or a political subdivision of the State, or a specified corporation from taking specified actions in furtherance of a federal act, law, order, rule, or regulation prohibiting cannabis within the State; establishing specified penalties for a violation of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Anderson
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 04/07/2014
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
U.S. Constitution - Article V Amendments Convention - State Approval of Federal Debt Increases [SJR-2]
Requesting appropriate action by the U.S. Congress, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require approval from a majority of the legislatures of the separate states to increase the federal debt; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Brinkley
Hearing 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Commission on the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution [SB-1067]
Establishing the Commission on the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution; requiring the Commission to take actions and make recommendations regarding commemoration of women's suffrage in Maryland; requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2014, and annually thereafter for the next 5 years; terminating the Act after October 31, 2020; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 603 on 05/16/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Commission on the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution [HB-1535]
Establishing the Commission on the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution; requiring the Commission to take actions and make recommendations regarding commemoration of women's suffrage in Maryland; requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2014, and annually thereafter for the next 5 years; terminating the Act after October 31, 2020; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne Jones
Favorable With Amendments Report By Health And Government Operations on 04/08/2013
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Kentucky 2020 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION honoring the courageous and sacrificial acts of esteemed Americans who took a stand to ensure that all citizens have the right to vote in this great American democracy. [SR-169]
Honor those Americans who ensured the right to vote for all Americans by their participation in the Civil Rights March of "Bloody Sunday."
Sponsored by: Sen. Julian Carroll
Introduced In Senate on 02/20/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
United States of America - District of Columbia - Statehood [HJR-8]
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 forwarded by the Department of Legislative Services to certain persons.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ben Barnes
Favorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/18/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Districts – Criteria and Open Hearing Process
(Fair Maps Act) [SB-967]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to amend the standards to which legislative districts are required to conform; proposing adding a new article to the Maryland Constitution to require that congressional districts conform to certain standards; requiring that due regard be given to certain boundaries; requiring the General Assembly to establish and implement an open hearing process for public input and deliberation; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Congressional Term Limits Amendment [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 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 or a member of the U.S. Senate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Hearing 3/02 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020
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Maryland 2020 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 or amendments to the U.S. Constitution that affirm every individual citizen's right to vote, reserve constitutional rights to natural persons, or authorize regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020