MD HB726 | 2020 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB902

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-03 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Increasing the amount in controversy in civil proceedings in which the right to a jury trial may be limited by legislation from more than $15,000 to more than $30,000; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.

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Title

Constitutional Amendment - Civil Jury Trials

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-03HouseHearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-30HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

Same As/Similar To

HB726 (Carry Over) 2020-02-03 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
SB550 (Crossfiled) 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Declaration of Rights23(n/a)See Bill Text
Declaration of Rights5(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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