Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Local Boards of Elections - Board Counsel - Qualifications” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the qualifications for counsel to local boards of elections to require that counsel be a registered voter of the State instead of the applicable county.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 24, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 28, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 26, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 31, 2026
The numbers
4
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.85House · 2026-04-01 · Voting Yea 115, Voting Nay 18, Not Voting 7, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 1
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.32Senate · 2026-02-27 · Voting Yea 45, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257 (as of Sep 4, 2026).