Orphans’ Court Judges – Elections
Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that candidates for judge of the orphans' court appear on the ballot without party designation.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | fisher, juliet | Baltimore County Orphans' Court | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Burrell-Rohde, Alexis | Register of Wills for Baltimore County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | West, Christopher | Senator Chris West | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Malloy Groves, Athena | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Watkins, Ralph | League of Women Voters of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |