MD HB96

Increases Senate membership from 47 to 48 senators and House of Delegates from 141 to 144 delegates beginning with the 2033 legislative session

Establishes staggered Senate terms starting in 2032: the 24 senators receiving the lowest vote totals serve 2-year terms (with elections every 4 years thereafter starting 2034), while the 24 highest vote-getters serve 4-year terms (with elections every 4 years starting 2036)

Requires delegates who run for a Senate seat beginning before their delegate term expires to vacate their delegate seat on the first day of the next legislative session

Separates Senate and delegate election cycles, with the 2028 election being the last where all 47 senators are elected together to 4-year terms

Submits the constitutional amendment to Maryland voters at the November 2026 general election for adoption or rejection