HB150Introduced in the House of Delegates
Circuit Court Judges - Selection and Retention Elections
Introduced by Jon Cardin, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposing amendments to the Maryland Constitution relating to the selection and tenure of circuit court judges; altering the method of filling vacancies in the office of a judge of a circuit court; providing for retention elections following an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of a judge of a circuit court; providing for a transitional period during which the terms of certain amendments are to become effective; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary and Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
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