Maryland SB5 proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process for filling vacancies in the General Assembly.

Maryland SB5 proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process for filling vacancies in the General Assembly. The bill outlines that if a vacancy occurs in the office of a Delegate or Senator, the Governor must appoint a replacement from the same political party as the vacating official. If the Central Committee of the political party submits a name within 30 days, the Governor must appoint that person. If no name is submitted, the Governor appoints someone within 15 days. The appointed individual serves until a successor is elected.

Maryland SB5 proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process for filling vacancies in the General Assembly.

Maryland SB5 proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process for filling vacancies in the General Assembly. The bill outlines that if a vacancy occurs in the office of a Delegate or Senator, the Governor must appoint a replacement from the same political party as the vacating official. If the Central Committee of the political party submits a name within 30 days, the Governor must appoint that person. If no name is submitted, the Governor appoints someone within 15 days. The appointed individual serves until a successor is elected.