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SB 954

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Circuit Court Judges and District Court Judges – Selection and Tenure

Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Courts and Court Personnel - StatewideStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution relating to the selection and tenure of circuit court and District Court judges; requiring Senate confirmation of individuals appointed by the Governor to the office of a judge of a circuit court; prohibiting a judge of a circuit court or of the District Court from performing the duties of office until confirmed by the Senate; authorizing the Governor to convene a session of the Senate during a recess of the General Assembly in order to confirm a judicial appointment; etc.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 5FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVTorsch, JohnDaniel Carl Torsch FoundationOral
FAVTorsch, ToniDaniel Carl Torsch FoundationPosition only
FAVWest, ChristopherSenator Chris WestWritten (PDF)
FAVMurphy, BillyIndividualOral
FAVSenator West, Senator WestlegislatorIndividualOral
UNFVormelker, WillMaryland JudiciaryWritten (PDF)

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