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MD SB933

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judicial Proceedings

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Withdraws and repeals Chapters 848 and 849 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2025, which contained a previous proposed constitutional amendment on Commission on Judicial Disabilities temporary appointments

  • Allows the Commission chair to recall a former member to serve as a temporary substitute when a member is recused, disqualified, or their term expires without a replacement

  • Authorizes the Commission chair to request that the Governor appoint a temporary substitute member or extend a current member's term until a replacement is appointed

  • Requires temporary substitute members to meet the same qualifications as the member they replace, not have been rejected by the Senate for Commission appointment, and (if a judge or attorney) be in good standing with the Maryland Bar

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

Legislative Description

Judiciary Department - Commission on Judicial Disabilities - Temporary Appointment

Governor

Last Action

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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