Maryland SB29 mandates plain language requirements for ballot questions and petitions, and establishes procedures for ballot certification and public.

Maryland SB29 revises election law to ensure ballot questions and petition summaries are written in plain language, avoiding legal jargon, double negatives, and passive voice. It requires the State Board of Elections to prepare guidelines and instructions for compliance with these plain language requirements. The bill mandates that the State Board publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its website. It also sets deadlines for the certification and public display of ballot questions, with provisions for extensions in extraordinary circumstances.

Maryland SB29 mandates plain language requirements for ballot questions and petitions, and establishes procedures for ballot certification and public.

Maryland SB29 revises election law to ensure ballot questions and petition summaries are written in plain language, avoiding legal jargon, double negatives, and passive voice. It requires the State Board of Elections to prepare guidelines and instructions for compliance with these plain language requirements. The bill mandates that the State Board publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its website. It also sets deadlines for the certification and public display of ballot questions, with provisions for extensions in extraordinary circumstances.