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SB543Introduced in the Senate

Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

Introduced

Introduced by Judicial Proceedings

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Increasing from three to four the number of resident judges of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County; and increasing from five to six the number of associate judges in the District Court in District 11 by increasing from two to three the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County.

Where it stands

Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Smith) Adopted

April 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

  4. Favorable

  5. Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Smith) Adopted

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