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MD SB996

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike McKay

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County governing bodies may adopt approval voting by law for county executive and legislative branch elections
  • Approval voting allows voters to choose any number of candidates, with the candidate receiving the most votes winning
  • Counties adopting approval voting must provide an educational campaign explaining how to use the voting method
  • The State Board of Elections may adopt regulations governing administration of approval voting elections
  • Effective date: June 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Election Law - Approval Voting - Authorization for County Elections

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

First Reading Senate Rules

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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