MD HB479 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB707
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-23 - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-23 - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution by requiring a candidate for Governor in a primary election to designate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor within 21 days after the primary election; requiring a candidate seeking a nomination for Governor by any method other than a primary election to designate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor at the time of filing a declaration of intent to seek nomination; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State at the general election in November 2024; etc.
Title
Election Law - Deadline for Selection of Lieutenant Governor
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-23 | House | Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-01-22 | House | First Reading Ways and Means |
Same As/Similar To
SB372 (Crossfiled) 2024-03-19 - Hearing 3/19 at 1:30 p.m.
HB707 (Carry Over) 2022-03-21 - Referred Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
HB707 (Carry Over) 2022-03-21 - Referred Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| II - Executive Department | 1B | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0479?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0479f.pdf |
