Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland [HB-775]
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, 2013; and terminating the Act at the end of June 30, 2014.
HB-775: Task Force to Study Redistricting in Maryland
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 3/2 At 2:30 P.m. on 02/29/2012
Maryland Constitution - Congressional Districts - Requirements as to Territory, [HB-748]
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 of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.
HB-748: Maryland Constitution - Congressional Districts - Requirements as to Territory,
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 3/2 At 2:30 P.m. on 02/29/2012
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland [HB-599]
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 a specified date; providing for the termination of the Act; etc.
HB-599: Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 3/2 At 2:30 P.m. on 02/29/2012
Somerset County - County Commissioners - Districts [HB-50]
Repealing the current boundaries for the county commissioner districts in Somerset County; establishing new boundaries for the county commissioner districts in Somerset County; providing for the reopening of a specified candidate filing deadline for a candidate for the office of member of the Somerset County Board of Education who will be elected at the general election in November 2012; and prohibiting a specified withdrawal of candidacy.
HB-50: Somerset County - County Commissioners - Districts
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Otto
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 01/11/2012
Baltimore County - Elected School Board [HB-481]
Establishing procedures for the election of the members of the Baltimore County Board of Education; repealing provisions governing the appointment of members of the county board; requiring members of the county board to reside in, be a registered voter in, and be elected from specified districts; providing for the removal of members and the appointment of a member to fill a vacancy; establishing a Baltimore County School Board Redistricting Commission; providing for staggering of specified terms; etc.
HB-481: Baltimore County - Elected School Board
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephen Lafferty
Favorable With Amendments Report By Education Health And Environmental Affairs on 04/04/2012
St. Mary's County - Redistricting Board - Revisions [HB-475]
Requiring a Redistricting Board to be appointed in St. Mary's County following each decennial census of the United States; requiring the Board to be composed of specified appointees; requiring the Board to propose a specified redistricting plan; requiring the Board to hold specified hearings; requiring the Board to prepare and submit a redistricting plan to the Board of County Commissioners by a specified date and after public hearings have been held; etc.
HB-475: St. Mary's County - Redistricting Board - Revisions
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor on 05/02/2012
Election Law - Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission (Better [HB-451]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution that changes the process of legislative districting and apportionment in the State by establishing a Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission; providing for 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 determinations regarding the redistricting plan; etc.
HB-451: Election Law - Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission (Better
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/2 At 2:30 P.m. on 02/29/2012
Legislative and Congressional Districting Process [HB-295]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require the Governor to present a legislative districting plan and any revision to the plan to the public for review and comment for a period of time, as specified; requiring the Governor to present a congressional districting plan to the public for review and comment for a period of time, as specified; requiring the Governor to post the plans on the State's Web site; making specified provisions of the Act contingent on the passage and ratification of a constitutional amendment; etc.
HB-295: Legislative and Congressional Districting Process
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 3/2 At 2:30 P.m. on 02/29/2012
Congressional Redistricting Plan of 2011 [SB-6]
Establishing the composition of the eight districts in the State of Maryland for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives; specifying ward, election district, and precinct boundaries; and making the Act an emergency measure.
SB-6: Congressional Redistricting Plan of 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Getty
First Reading Reapportionment And Redistricting on 10/17/2011
Congressional Redistricting Plan [SB-5]
Establishing the composition of the eight districts in the State of Maryland for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives; specifying ward, election district, and precinct boundaries; and making the Act an emergency measure.
SB-5: Congressional Redistricting Plan
Sponsored by: Sen. E. J. Pipkin
First Reading Reapportionment And Redistricting on 10/17/2011
Congressional Redistricting Plan of 2011 [SB-4]
Establishing the composition of the eight districts in the State of Maryland for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives; specifying ward, election district, and precinct boundaries; and making the Act an emergency measure.
SB-4: Congressional Redistricting Plan of 2011
Sponsored by: No sponsors
First Reading Reapportionment And Redistricting on 10/17/2011
Prince George's County School Board - Redistricting [SB-3]
Altering the boundaries of the school board districts for the election of the members of the Prince George's County Board of Education; and making the Act an emergency measure.
SB-3: Prince George's County School Board - Redistricting
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Returned Passed on 10/20/2011
Congressional Districting Plan [SB-1]
Establishing the composition of the eight districts in the State of Maryland for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives; specifying ward, election district, and precinct boundaries; and making the Act an emergency measure.
SB-1: Congressional Districting Plan
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Passed Enrolled on 10/20/2011
Congressional Redistricting Plan [HB-5]
Establishing the composition of the eight districts in the State of Maryland for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives; specifying ward, election district, and precinct boundaries; and making the Act an emergency measure.
HB-5: Congressional Redistricting Plan
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Hough
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 10/17/2011
Congressional Redistricting Plan of 2011 [HB-4]
Establishing the composition of the eight districts in the State of Maryland for the election of members to the United States House of Representatives; specifying ward, election district, and precinct boundaries; and making the Act an emergency measure.
HB-4: Congressional Redistricting Plan of 2011
Sponsored by: Rep. The Leader
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 10/17/2011
Prince George's County School Board - Redistricting [HB-3]
Altering the boundaries of the school board districts for the election of the members of the Prince George's County Board of Education; and making the Act an emergency measure.
HB-3: Prince George's County School Board - Redistricting
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Favorable Report By House Rules And Executive Nominations on 10/18/2011