Maryland HB333 outlines procedures for political party central committees to fill vacancies in the General Assembly.

Maryland HB333 establishes specific procedures for political party central committees to fill vacancies in the General Assembly. The bill mandates that the application period for filling a vacancy must be open for at least 10 days and advertised conspicuously. The central committee must hold a public meeting to interview applicants and announce the meeting at least 10 days in advance. The committee may redact personal information from applications posted online. Members who apply to fill a vacancy must recuse themselves from the process and voting.

Maryland HB333 outlines procedures for political party central committees to fill vacancies in the General Assembly.

Maryland HB333 establishes specific procedures for political party central committees to fill vacancies in the General Assembly. The bill mandates that the application period for filling a vacancy must be open for at least 10 days and advertised conspicuously. The central committee must hold a public meeting to interview applicants and announce the meeting at least 10 days in advance. The committee may redact personal information from applications posted online. Members who apply to fill a vacancy must recuse themselves from the process and voting.