HB428Introduced in the House of Delegates
Courts - Former Judge - Temporary Assignment
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland to recall to judicial office for a temporary assignment a former judge who had the judge's most recent service terminated by reason of defeat for election if the judge had previously won election to judicial office.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 12, 2026
102
Yes
29
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted
Motion Special Order until 3/11 (Delegate Pippy) Adopted
Floor Amendment {663226/1 (Delegate Pippy) Withdrawn
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (102-29)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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