Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications
Sponsor: Dana Jones (District 30A)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: ElectionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 256 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the qualifications for counsel to local boards of elections to require that counsel be a registered voter of the State instead of the applicable county.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Perrone, Erin | Maryland Association of Election Officials | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Dana | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Jones, D.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |