2025 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

SB954: Circuit Court Judges and District Court Judges – Selection and Tenure

Legislative Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution relating to the selection and tenure of circuit court and District Court judges; requiring Senate confirmation of individuals appointed by the Governor to the office of a judge of a circuit court; prohibiting a judge of a circuit court or of the District Court from performing the duties of office until confirmed by the Senate; authorizing the Governor to convene a session of the Senate during a recess of the General Assembly in order to confirm a judicial appointment; etc.

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Bill History

2/3/2025
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate
2/4/2025
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/3/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judicial Proceedings(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 1
Democrat: 2

Primary Sponsor

Chris West
Chris West
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/5/2025123.7 KB