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SB 259

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Election Law - Local Boards of Elections - Election Plan Requirements

Sponsor: Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment CommitteeCommittee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: ElectionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 281 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring a local board of elections to submit an election plan to the State Board of Elections for approval at least 7 months before each statewide primary election; establishing requirements related to an election plan; and altering the requirements related to polling place plans, ballot drop box plans, and early voting center plans.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 10FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVJustice, GillianDisability Rights MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVTyree, NikkiLWVMDWritten (PDF)
FAVGudger, John MichaelMaryland Association of Election OfficialsWritten (PDF)
FAVKelter, ChrisMaryland Centers for Independent LivingPosition only
FAVChair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment CommIndividualOral
FAVChair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment CommIndividualOral
FAVDeMarinis, JaredIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVLang, AlanIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVLang, AlanIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVMauer, WilliamIndividualPosition only
FWAJustice, GillianDisability Rights MarylandWritten (PDF)
FWATyree, NikkiLWVMDOral + Written (PDF)

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