Election Law - Deadline for Selection of Lieutenant Governor
Sponsor: Delegate BarveCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: ElectionsStatus: Unfavorable Report by Ways and Means; Withdrawn (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to repeal the requirement that a candidate for Governor who seeks nomination in a primary election designate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor at the time of filing a certificate of candidacy; requiring a candidate for Governor who seeks nomination in a primary election to designate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor within 21 days after the primary election; submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection; etc.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fry, Donald | Greater Baltimore Committee | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Barve, Delegate Barvelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Antoine, Joannelobbyist | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |