Maryland HB1289 establishes a Task Force to study approval voting and ranked-choice voting.

Maryland HB1289 creates a Task Force on the Implementation of Approval Voting and Ranked-Choice Voting. The Task Force will review how these voting methods are used in other states, evaluate their administrative and fiscal impacts, and consider pilot programs or local option authority. It will also examine potential impacts on voter participation, understanding, outcomes, and representation. The Task Force will report findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2027. The act will expire on June 30, 2028, without further action.

Maryland HB1289 establishes a Task Force to study approval voting and ranked-choice voting.

Maryland HB1289 creates a Task Force on the Implementation of Approval Voting and Ranked-Choice Voting. The Task Force will review how these voting methods are used in other states, evaluate their administrative and fiscal impacts, and consider pilot programs or local option authority. It will also examine potential impacts on voter participation, understanding, outcomes, and representation. The Task Force will report findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2027. The act will expire on June 30, 2028, without further action.