Committee clears four additional election measures, including gender‑neutral code updates and special‑election amendment

Jan 30, 2026

The committee advanced three additional bills: Senate Bill 93 (gender‑neutral terminology in the Maryland code) passed committee 9–1; Senate Bill 5 (constitutional amendment to require special elections for legislative vacancies) and Senate Bill 29 (plain‑language ballot questions and petition procedures) each passed unanimously, 10–0.

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The Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee concluded its agenda by advancing three additional election‑related measures.

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