Election Law - Initiative Process
Sponsor: Susan K. McComas (District 34B)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the people to petition to a vote a proposal to add to, amend, and repeal the public general laws or the Maryland Constitution under certain circumstances and establishing the Initiative process; and requiring that the amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election in November 2026 for adoption or rejection.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Oral |
| FAV | McLaughlin, Darlyn | Delegate Susan K. McComas, House of Delegates | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate McComas, Delegate McComaslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Ellis, Andy | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McComas, Susan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |