General Assembly - Membership, Election Timing for State Senators, and Eligibility
Sponsor: Christopher Eric Bouchat (District 5)Committee: Rules and Executive NominationsSubject: State Government - General AssemblyStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 3:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the membership of the Senate and House of Delegates beginning with the 2033 legislative session; altering the method and timing of the election of State Senators; requiring a Delegate who seeks election for a certain Senate term to vacate the seat of Delegate on the first day of the next immediately following legislative session; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bouchat, Christopher Eric | House of Delegate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Benhoff, Jean | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Bouchat, Delegate Bouchatlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vernon, Michael | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
House of DelegateFAV 1