Reapportionment And Redistricting
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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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 2019 Regular Session
Elections - Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment - Commission and Process [HB-43]
Establishing the Legislative and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission as an independent unit of State government; providing for the intent of the General Assembly regarding legislative and congressional redistricting; requiring the members of the Redistricting Commission to be selected by March 1, 2021 and each year ending in the number one thereafter; requiring the Redistricting Commission to conduct a certain selection process, establish certain districts, and conduct its business in a certain manner; etc.
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
Somerset County - Commissioners - Residency Requirements [HB-323]
Requiring a County Commissioner from a commissioners' district to reside in that commissioners' district for the 6 months immediately preceding the filing deadline for the election of the Commissioner and during the full term of office of the Commissioner; prohibiting a Commissioner from a commissioners' district from continuing the current term if the Commissioner does not maintain residency in that commissioners' district under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Otto
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 195 on 04/18/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Congressional Districting Plan - Sixth and Eighth Congressional Districts [HB-1430]
Establishing the composition of the sixth and eighth districts in the State of Maryland for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives based on the recommendations made by the Emergency Commission on Sixth Congressional District Gerrymandering; and specifying certain election district and precinct boundaries.
Sponsored by: Sen. J.B. Jennings
Motion Rules Suspended For Late Introduction (delegate Kipke) Adopted (136-1) on 03/28/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Howard County - School Facilities Surcharge - Rates Ho. Co. 03-19 [HB-1409]
Altering the amount of the school facilities surcharge in Howard County for certain types of residential construction; authorizing the County Council of Howard County to enact a local law providing for the annual alteration of the amount of the school facilities surcharge based on consideration of certain issues; prohibiting the County Council from imposing a school facilities surcharge on residential new construction that is classified as senior housing and an affordable housing unit under certain provisions of the County Code; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 744 on 05/25/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Legislative Districts - Standards [HB-1048]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to alter the standards for legislative districts to prohibit the accounting for certain information relating to the voting history and party affiliation of certain individuals.
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
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
Potomac Compact for Fair Representation [SB-762]
Establishing the Potomac Compact for Fair Representation; providing that a party state is not required to comply with the Compact under specified circumstances; establishing the Independent Congressional Districting Commission; requiring the Commission to consider the adoption of a specified Congressional districting plan for a party state, draw and adopt a specified congressional districting plan for a party state before a specified deadline, operate in a specified manner, and solicit public feedback; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jamin Raskin
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2016
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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
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
United States Congress - Call to Congress and the President to Act on Redistricting Reform [HJR-4]
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. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 2/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Districting - Standards and Processes [HB-467]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to establish the Legislative Districting Commission to prepare a specified legislative districting plan and to establish the Congressional Districting Commission to prepare a specified congressional districting plan following each decennial census and after public hearings; prohibiting the plans from being amended; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Hearing 2/29 At 3:00 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 2016 Regular Session
Commission to Study Legislative and Congressional Districting [HB-408]
Establishing the Commission to Study Legislative and Congressional Districting; providing that the Commission include two members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom will be a cochair, and two members of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom will be a cochair of the Commission, and other specified members; requiring the Commission to study and report its recommendations regarding legislative and congressional districting by December 31, 2016; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 2/29 At 3:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
House Legislative Districts - Single Member [HB-1270]
Amending the Maryland Constitution to decrease the number of delegates in each House legislative district to one; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 2/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Congressional Districting Process [SB-99]
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 a specified time period; 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; specifying that a specified districting plan is the plan for the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn on 02/16/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Congressional Districting Process [SB-814]
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 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Congressional Districts - Standards and Process [SB-448]
Adding a new article to the Maryland Constitution to govern congressional districts; requiring congressional districts to conform to specified standards and that due regard be given to specified boundaries; requiring the Governor to prepare a congressional district plan following each decennial census of the United States and after public hearings; requiring the Governor to present the plan to the presiding officers of the General Assembly; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/05/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
House Legislative Districts - Single Member [HB-921]
Amending the Maryland Constitution to decrease the number of delegates in each House legislative district to one; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Neil Parrott
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2015