Reapportionment And Redistricting
Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Districting - Standards and Processes [HB-906]
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; requiring that each Senate legislative district be subdivided into a specified number of House legislative districts, each of which must contain a specified number of Delegates; establishing the Nonpartisan Districting Commission; requiring that specified plans become law on adoption by the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Haven Shoemaker
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2015
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Congressional Districts - Standards and Process [HB-850]
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 districting 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. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland [HB-610]
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, 2016; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/02/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Voters' Congressional Districting Panel - Establishment [HB-428]
Establishing the Voters' Congressional Districting Panel; requiring the State Ethics Commission to conduct a specified lottery to choose the members of the Panel; specifying the qualifications that an individual must meet to be entered into the lottery; requiring the Panel to prepare a specified congressional districting plan following a specified census; requiring that the plan becomes law on a specified day except under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/02/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Voters' Legislative Districting Panel - Establishment [HB-427]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to establish the Voters' Legislative Districting Panel; requiring the State Ethics Commission to conduct a specified lottery to choose the members of the Panel; specifying the qualifications an individual must meet to be entered into the lottery; requiring the Panel to prepare a specified legislative districting plan following a specified census; requiring that the plan becomes law on a specified day except under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/02/2015
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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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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
General Assembly - Legislative Redistricting - Plans to be Introduced as a Bill [SB-414]
Requiring the Governor to prepare and have introduced into the General Assembly a bill, rather than a joint resolution, for the legislative redistricting plan for the General Assembly after each decennial census; authorizing any member of the General Assembly to introduce a bill presenting a legislative redistricting plan after each decennial census; requiring specified standing committees to hold hearings on the redistricting bills; 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
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
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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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
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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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
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
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
General Assembly - Legislative Redistricting - Plans to be Introduced as a Bill [HB-1195]
Requiring the Governor to prepare and have introduced into the General Assembly a bill, rather than a joint resolution, for the legislative redistricting plan for the General Assembly following each decennial census; authorizing any member of the General Assembly to introduce a bill setting forth a legislative redistricting plan for the General Assembly following each decennial census; providing that a legislative redistricting bill be presented to the Governor to be signed or vetoed as provided under the Maryland Constitution; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Aisha Braveboy
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Maryland Constitution - Congressional Districts - Requirements as to Territory, Form, and Boundaries [HB-1176]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to specify that the districts for the election of members of the Congress of the United States shall conform to specified requirements as to territory, form, natural boundaries, and political subdivision boundaries; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfred Carr
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Task Force on Democracy and Representative Government in Maryland for the 21st Century [SB-713]
Establishing the Task Force on Democracy and Representative Government in Maryland for the 21st Century; providing for the membership and staff of the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to study, evaluate, and make recommendations for changes to the General Assembly's structure, organization, and process that would achieve specified goals; requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2014; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ulysses Currie
Hearing 3/13 At 9:00 A.m. on 03/13/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Congressional Districting Process [SB-361]
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. William Ferguson
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2013