SB100Introduced in the Senate
Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Bus Stops
Introduced by Education, Energy, and the Environment
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring buses operating on fixed local routes funded by a county or municipal corporation and operated by the county or municipal corporation or a contractor for the county or municipal corporation to allow passengers to embark and disembark at the entrance of early voting centers located within one-half mile of the route.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 107
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 6, 2026
97
Yes
33
No
11
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?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable
Motion Special Order until 3/4 (Senator Ellis) Adopted
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {713229/1 (Senator Ellis)
Motion Laid Over (Senator Feldman) Adopted
Floor Amendment {713229/1 (Senator Ellis) Withdrawn
Floor Amendment {693326/1 (Senator Ellis) Rejected (9-34)
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (97-33)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 107
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Floor Amendment 713229/1 (Senator Ellis) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 693326/1 (Senator Ellis) Rejected (9-34) (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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