Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities
Maryland publishes no official pro/con arguments or fiscal notes on the ballot question page. Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 878 of the 2026 Legislative Session)
GAP-FILL 2026-10-10: fiscal_impact quoted verbatim from Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Fiscal and Policy Note (SB0933), "Fiscal Summary" section (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/fnotes/bil_0003/sb0933.pdf). Single-sourced (one official document).
Authorizing temporary substitute appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when a member is recused or disqualified, or when a member's term expires. In these situations, the Commission Chair may recall a former member of the Commission, or the Governor, at the request of the Commission Chair, may appoint a temporary substitute member or extend the term of a current member until a permanent replacement is appointed. Only individuals who meet the constitutional eligibility requirements may be recalled or appointed to the Commission. (Amending Article IV of the Maryland Constitution)
A vote FOR this amendment means that temporary appointments to the Commission are allowed if a member is recused, disqualified, or if a member's term ends without a replacement. The Commission Chair can temporarily fill an opening on the Commission with a former member. The Governor can, at the request of the Commission Chair pick a temporary substitute to fill an opening on the Commission or extend the term of a current member until a replacement is appointed. Only individuals who meet the constitutional eligibility requirements may be recalled or appointed to the Commission.
A vote AGAINST the amendment means that current membership rules for the Commission stay the same. Temporary appointments are not allowed if a member is recused, disqualified, or if a member's term ends.
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State Effect: If the constitutional amendment is approved by the voters, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities experiences operational efficiencies; there is otherwise no material impact on State finances or operations. Local Effect: None. Small Business Effect: None.
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