Failed Amendments to the Constitution of 1867

FAILED AMENDMENTS TO THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION

FAILED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF 1867
WITH VOTES ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS SINCE 1867

Original
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Text Election Year Title Votes For Votes Against

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1890, Ch.242,
MSA S 966-516
2/20/5/21 Acts of 1890,
Chapter 242 1891 AN ACT to amend article fifteen, of the declaration of rights of the constitution of this State. 32,211 38,118
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1896, Ch.459,
MSA S 966-555
2/22/1/30 Acts of 1896,
Chapter 459 1897 AN ACT to amend the Constitution of the State by adding an additional section to Article fifteen thereof, to be known as Section eleven of said Article. 15,875 84,391

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1904, Ch.96,
MSA S 966-599
2/22/5/14 Acts of 1904,
Chapter 96 1905 insert (Elective franchise) 70,227 104,286

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1904, Ch.97,
MSA S 966-599
2/22/5/14 Acts of 1904,
Chapter 97 1905 insert (Roads) 60,607 93,107

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1908, Ch.26,
MSA S 966-628
2/24/1/13 Acts of 1908,
Chapter 26 1909 AN ACT to amend section one of article one, title "Elective Franchise," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection. 89,801 106,512

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1910, Ch.253,
MSA S 966-649
2/24/3/4 Acts of 1910,
Chapter 253 1911 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Article 1, of the Constitution of this State, by adding thereto a new section, to be known as Section 8, to follow Section 7, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters or this State for adoption or rejection. 45,988 83,070

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1910, Ch.303,
MSA S 966-650
2/24/3/5 Acts of 1910,
Chapter 303 1911 AN ACT to amend Section 2 of Article 3, title "Legislative Department," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection 56,534 63,059

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1910, Ch.318,
MSA S 966-650
2/24/3/5 Acts of 1910,
Chapter 318 1911 AN ACT to amend Section 4 of Article 3, title "Legislative Department," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection. 51,088 57,037

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1920, Ch.319,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-723
0/68/8/48 Acts of 1920,
Chapter 319 1920 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III, of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," regulating the compensation of the members of both Houses of the General Assembly of Maryland, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Mary- land for adoption or rejection. 76,367 116,762

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1920, Ch.565,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-727
0/68/8/52 Acts of 1920,
Chapter 565 1920 AN ACT to amend Section 37 of Article 4, title, "Judiciary Department," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection. 58,081 127,638

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1922, Ch.281,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-736
0/68/8/61 Acts of 1922,
Chapter 281 1923 AN ACT to amend the Constitution of Maryland by adding a new section to Article 4. 61,525 67,094

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1927, Ch.379,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-761
0/68/8/86 Acts of 1927,
Chapter 379 1928 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III, of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department, " regulating the compensation of the members of both Houses of the General Assembly of Maryland, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection. 82,547 117,021

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1929, Ch.348,
MSA S 966-774
2/11/2/9 Acts of 1929,
Chapter 348 1929 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department, " regulating the compensation of the members of both House of the General Assembly of Maryland, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection. *** ***

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1931, Ch.185,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-784
2/11/2/19 Acts of 1931,
Chapter 185 1934 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," regulating the period that the General Assembly may continue its session and the compensation of the members thereof, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection. 74,947 101,132

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1935, Ch.463,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-812
2/11/4/2 Acts of 1935,
Chapter 463 1938 AN ACT to propose an amendment to repeal Section 36 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland,title "Legislative Department," said section prohibiting the General Assembly from authorizing a lottery, and providing for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection. 90,805 123,365

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1939, Ch.247,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-834
2/11/4/24 Acts of 1939,
Chapter 247 1940 AN ACT to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, Section 6 of Chapter 368 of the Acts of 1937, entitled "An Act to authorize the creation, of a State debt in the aggregate amount of not exceeding One Million Dollars ($1,000,000),the proceeds thereof to be used for the purpose of erecting and equipping a new State Office Building in Annapolis, the Capital of the State, and to provide generally for the issue and sale of Certificates of Indebtedness evidencing such loan." 73,437 141,473

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1939, Ch.371,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-836
2/11/4/26 Acts of 1939,
Chapter 371 1940 AN ACT to amend Section 21 of Article 4, title "Judiciary Department, " sub-title "Part III—Circuit Courts," of the Constitution of this State, providing for the residential qualification and method of selection of Associate Judges in the Third Judicial Circuit and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection. 88,890 92,186

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1939, Ch.381,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-836
2/11/4/26 Acts of 1939,
Chapter 381 1940 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 1, of Article II, title "Executive Department," of the State Constitution, to provide that a Governor shall not be eligible to succeed himself for the term directly following that for which he was elected and to provide for the sub- mission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection. 93,124 170,581

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1941, Ch.337,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-834
2/12/2/37 Acts of 1941,
Chapter 337 1942 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 1 of Article 14 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Amendments to the Constitution", relating to the advertisement or publication of amendments to the Constitution, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection. 48,243 50,239

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1941, Ch.824,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-850
2/12/2/41 Acts of 1941,
Chapter 824 1942 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, adding thereto a new section, to be known as Section 39A, to be under new subtitle "Part IV-A—Juvenile Courts", and to follow immediately after Section 39 of said Article, providing for the establishment of Juvenile Courts; and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State for adoption or rejection. 38,674 67,367

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1962, Ch.112,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-968
2/12/4/37 Acts of 1962,
Chapter 112 1962 An Act to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," to increase the compensation of the members and presiding officers of the General Assembly, and to correct an error therein, and submitting this amendment to the legally qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection. 124,323 212,608

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1965, Ch.687,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-991
2/12/4/55 Acts of 1965,
Chapter 687 1966 An Act to propose an amendment to Section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Maryland, title "City of Baltimore", relating to the manner in which, and the procedure to be followed by, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore in connection with the creation of a debt or credit by it, and providing for the submission of this amendment to the legally qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection. 177,135 198,115

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1966, Ch.185,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-998
2/12/4/60 Acts of 1966,
Chapter 185 1966 An Act to propose an amendment to Article 3 of the Constitution of Maryland by the addition of a new Section 62 thereto, to follow immediately after Section 61 of said Article 3, title "Legislative Department," providing that the General Assembly shall have power to establish a Workmen's Compensation Commission, relating to the powers of the General Assembly with respect to the Workmen's Compensation Commission, providing for the continued tenure in office of the present members of the Commission, and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for adoption or rejection. 176,905 217,691

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1966, Ch.187,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-998
2/12/4/60 Acts of 1966,
Chapter 187 1966 An Act to propose an amendment to Section 26 of Article IV of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Judiciary Department," subtitle "Deputy Clerks", by repealing and re-enacting a new section in lien thereof, excepting Washington County from the provision that deputy clerks of court shall be removable by the respective judges of said courts for incompetency and providing for the submission of this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection. 143,069 183,164

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1966, Ch.431,
(pdf)
MSA S 966-1000
2/12/4/62 Acts of 1966,
Chapter 431 1966 An Act to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Legislative Department", to provide that the General Assembly shall be empowered to set its own compensation, and providing for the submission of this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection. 137,201 277,917

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1967, Ch.245,
MSA S 966-1009
2/12/4/69 Acts of 1967,
Chapter 245 1968 AN ACT to propose an amendment to Article III of the Constituitn of Maryland by amending new Section 40D thereto providing for an optional procedure for the acquisition of land and interest in land by the Board of County Commissioners for Prince George's County for the construction or extension of county roads and streets, except a dwelling, after payment to the owners thereof or into court of such amount deemed by the condemning authority as the fair value of said property. 248,027 292,829

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1967, Ch.474,
MSA S 966-1012
2/12/4/72 Acts of 1967,
Chapter 474 1968 An Act to propose an amendment to Section 40A of Article III of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," to provide a procedure for the immediate taking of private property for public use in Anne Arundel County and providing further that the County Council of said County may secure the appointment of an appraiser by a Court of Record to value such property, and after the payment of the appraised amount to the party entitled, or into Court, and securing the payment of any further sum that may be awarded by a jury, such property may be taken. 206,457 319,664

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1969, Ch.791,
MSA S 966-1034
2/12/4/91 Acts of 1969,
Chapter 791 1970 An Act to propose an amendment to the Constitution of Maryland by amending or repealing Sections 3, 4B, 6, 14, 14B, 21, 31, 32, and 39, title "Judiciary Department," subtitles "Part I—General Provisions," "Part II—Court of Appeals," "Part III—Circuit Courts," and "Part IV—Courts of Baltimore City"; and for the enactment of a new Section 6A in said Article IV, subtitle "Part I—General Provisions"; providing that the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate shall appoint the judges of the Court of Appeals, intermediate courts of appeal, Circuit Courts, the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City; that all hearings on the confirmation of candidates shall be public and not conducted in secret or executive session... 256,688 272,232

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1973, Ch.258,
MSA S 966-1071
2/13/2/30 Acts of 1973,
Chapter 258 1974 AN ACT to add Anne Arundel County to the provisions relating to the immediate taking of property by the State which presently apply to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County and Cecil County. 238,950 240,798

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1974, Ch.882,
MSA S 966-1079
2/13/2/28 Acts of 1974,
Chapter 882 1974 AN ACT increasing the annual salary of the Governor to $45,000. 306,104 362,730

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1978, Ch.972,
MSA S 966-1099
2/13/4/8 Acts of 1978,
Chapter 972 1978 AN ACT allowing upon approval of the Anne Arundel County Council that land in that County not improved with buildings and determined necessary and in immediate need for public use, may, after a certain finding, be taken by the County upon payment to the owner or into court of an amount determined by certain appraisers to be the property value, and requiring additional payment if awarded by a jury. 200,220 242,156

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1978, Ch.973,
MSA S 966-1099
2/13/4/8 Acts of 1978,
Chapter 973 1978 AN ACT authorizing the State Treasurer, subject to approval by the Board of Public Works, and as provided, to make and sell short-term notes in the name of the State in anticipation of the collection of taxes, or other revenues, including the proceeds from the sale of bonds, to meet temporary deficiencies subject to certain conditions. 246,098 278,063

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1978, Ch.977,
MSA S 966-1099
2/13/4/8 Acts of 1978,
Chapter 977 1978 AN ACT granting to the governing body of Chestertown, Kent County, authority to take certain unimproved land in Chestertown, if there is an immediate need for the land for public purposes, including extension of municipal water, sewer, and storm drain facilities, providing for payment for land so taken. Adds storm drain facilities to the list of purposes for which the municipalities in Cecil County may exercise similar authority. 210,480 210,645

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1980, Ch.630,
MSA S 966-1107
2/13/4/16 Acts of 1980,
Chapter 630 1980 AN ACT, declared by the General Assembly to affect Wicomico County only, which provides that on a finding by the Wicomico County Council that there is an immediate need, the County Council may provide that any property in Wicomico County that is not built on may be acquired immediately for public use; and providing a method of payment to the owner at the fair market value. 301,481 370,763

GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
(Laws, Original)
1988, Ch.674,
MSA S 966-1150
2/14/2/15 Acts of 1988,
Chapter 674 1988 Allows Anne Arundel County to take land for certain public uses before jury's determination of just compensation for the property, if County Council determines by resolution adopted after reasonable notice and public hearing that the land is immediately needed, and County pays owner or into court property value as determined by certain appraisers; requires additional payment if jury so awards 364,682 653,215

ELECTION of 1994 insert 1994 JUDGES - MANDATORY RETIREMENT Alters the mandatory retirement age tor a judge from 70 to 75, if the public is notified, and if a majority of the judges of the Court of Appeals annually certifies that the judge is physically, men tally, and temperamentally qualified to continue to perform the duties of the office 534,681 571,955
Acts of 2000,
Chapter 205
Senate Bill 400 205 1999 insert 499,689 799,654

FAILED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF 1867 WITH VOTES ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS SINCE 1867
Original Manuscript	Printed Text	Election Year	Title	Votes For	Votes Against
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1890, Ch.242, MSA S 966-516 2/20/5/21	Acts of 1890, Chapter 242	1891	AN ACT to amend article fifteen, of the declaration of rights of the constitution of this State.	32,211	38,118
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1896, Ch.459, MSA S 966-555 2/22/1/30	Acts of 1896, Chapter 459	1897	AN ACT to amend the Constitution of the State by adding an additional section to Article fifteen thereof, to be known as Section eleven of said Article.	15,875	84,391
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1904, Ch.96, MSA S 966-599 2/22/5/14	Acts of 1904, Chapter 96	1905	insert (Elective franchise)	70,227	104,286
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1904, Ch.97, MSA S 966-599 2/22/5/14	Acts of 1904, Chapter 97	1905	insert (Roads)	60,607	93,107
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1908, Ch.26, MSA S 966-628 2/24/1/13	Acts of 1908, Chapter 26	1909	AN ACT to amend section one of article one, title "Elective Franchise," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection.	89,801	106,512
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1910, Ch.253, MSA S 966-649 2/24/3/4	Acts of 1910, Chapter 253	1911	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Article 1, of the Constitution of this State, by adding thereto a new section, to be known as Section 8, to follow Section 7, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters or this State for adoption or rejection.	45,988	83,070
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1910, Ch.303, MSA S 966-650 2/24/3/5	Acts of 1910, Chapter 303	1911	AN ACT to amend Section 2 of Article 3, title "Legislative Department," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection	56,534	63,059
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1910, Ch.318, MSA S 966-650 2/24/3/5	Acts of 1910, Chapter 318	1911	AN ACT to amend Section 4 of Article 3, title "Legislative Department," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection.	51,088	57,037
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1920, Ch.319, (pdf) MSA S 966-723 0/68/8/48	Acts of 1920, Chapter 319	1920	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III, of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," regulating the compensation of the members of both Houses of the General Assembly of Maryland, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Mary- land for adoption or rejection.	76,367	116,762
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1920, Ch.565, (pdf) MSA S 966-727 0/68/8/52	Acts of 1920, Chapter 565	1920	AN ACT to amend Section 37 of Article 4, title, "Judiciary Department," of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection.	58,081	127,638
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1922, Ch.281, (pdf) MSA S 966-736 0/68/8/61	Acts of 1922, Chapter 281	1923	AN ACT to amend the Constitution of Maryland by adding a new section to Article 4.	61,525	67,094
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1927, Ch.379, (pdf) MSA S 966-761 0/68/8/86	Acts of 1927, Chapter 379	1928	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III, of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department, " regulating the compensation of the members of both Houses of the General Assembly of Maryland, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection.	82,547	117,021
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1929, Ch.348, MSA S 966-774 2/11/2/9	Acts of 1929, Chapter 348	1929	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department, " regulating the compensation of the members of both House of the General Assembly of Maryland, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection.	***	***
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1931, Ch.185, (pdf) MSA S 966-784 2/11/2/19	Acts of 1931, Chapter 185	1934	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," regulating the period that the General Assembly may continue its session and the compensation of the members thereof, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection.	74,947	101,132
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1935, Ch.463, (pdf) MSA S 966-812 2/11/4/2	Acts of 1935, Chapter 463	1938	AN ACT to propose an amendment to repeal Section 36 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland,title "Legislative Department," said section prohibiting the General Assembly from authorizing a lottery, and providing for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection.	90,805	123,365
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1939, Ch.247, (pdf) MSA S 966-834 2/11/4/24	Acts of 1939, Chapter 247	1940	AN ACT to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, Section 6 of Chapter 368 of the Acts of 1937, entitled "An Act to authorize the creation, of a State debt in the aggregate amount of not exceeding One Million Dollars ($1,000,000),the proceeds thereof to be used for the purpose of erecting and equipping a new State Office Building in Annapolis, the Capital of the State, and to provide generally for the issue and sale of Certificates of Indebtedness evidencing such loan."	73,437	141,473
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1939, Ch.371, (pdf) MSA S 966-836 2/11/4/26	Acts of 1939, Chapter 371	1940	AN ACT to amend Section 21 of Article 4, title "Judiciary Department, " sub-title "Part III—Circuit Courts," of the Constitution of this State, providing for the residential qualification and method of selection of Associate Judges in the Third Judicial Circuit and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection.	88,890	92,186
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1939, Ch.381, (pdf) MSA S 966-836 2/11/4/26	Acts of 1939, Chapter 381	1940	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 1, of Article II, title "Executive Department," of the State Constitution, to provide that a Governor shall not be eligible to succeed himself for the term directly following that for which he was elected and to provide for the sub- mission of said amendment to the qualified voters of this State for adoption or rejection.	93,124	170,581
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1941, Ch.337, (pdf) MSA S 966-834 2/12/2/37	Acts of 1941, Chapter 337	1942	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Section 1 of Article 14 of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, title "Amendments to the Constitution", relating to the advertisement or publication of amendments to the Constitution, and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for adoption or rejection.	48,243	50,239
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1941, Ch.824, (pdf) MSA S 966-850 2/12/2/41	Acts of 1941, Chapter 824	1942	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Maryland, adding thereto a new section, to be known as Section 39A, to be under new subtitle "Part IV-A—Juvenile Courts", and to follow immediately after Section 39 of said Article, providing for the establishment of Juvenile Courts; and to provide for the submission of said amendment to the qualified voters of the State for adoption or rejection.	38,674	67,367
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1962, Ch.112, (pdf) MSA S 966-968 2/12/4/37	Acts of 1962, Chapter 112	1962	An Act to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," to increase the compensation of the members and presiding officers of the General Assembly, and to correct an error therein, and submitting this amendment to the legally qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.	124,323	212,608
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1965, Ch.687, (pdf) MSA S 966-991 2/12/4/55	Acts of 1965, Chapter 687	1966	An Act to propose an amendment to Section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Maryland, title "City of Baltimore", relating to the manner in which, and the procedure to be followed by, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore in connection with the creation of a debt or credit by it, and providing for the submission of this amendment to the legally qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.	177,135	198,115
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1966, Ch.185, (pdf) MSA S 966-998 2/12/4/60	Acts of 1966, Chapter 185	1966	An Act to propose an amendment to Article 3 of the Constitution of Maryland by the addition of a new Section 62 thereto, to follow immediately after Section 61 of said Article 3, title "Legislative Department," providing that the General Assembly shall have power to establish a Workmen's Compensation Commission, relating to the powers of the General Assembly with respect to the Workmen's Compensation Commission, providing for the continued tenure in office of the present members of the Commission, and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for adoption or rejection.	176,905	217,691
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1966, Ch.187, (pdf) MSA S 966-998 2/12/4/60	Acts of 1966, Chapter 187	1966	An Act to propose an amendment to Section 26 of Article IV of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Judiciary Department," subtitle "Deputy Clerks", by repealing and re-enacting a new section in lien thereof, excepting Washington County from the provision that deputy clerks of court shall be removable by the respective judges of said courts for incompetency and providing for the submission of this amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.	143,069	183,164
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1966, Ch.431, (pdf) MSA S 966-1000 2/12/4/62	Acts of 1966, Chapter 431	1966	An Act to propose an amendment to Section 15 of Article III of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Legislative Department", to provide that the General Assembly shall be empowered to set its own compensation, and providing for the submission of this amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.	137,201	277,917
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1967, Ch.245, MSA S 966-1009 2/12/4/69	Acts of 1967, Chapter 245	1968	AN ACT to propose an amendment to Article III of the Constituitn of Maryland by amending new Section 40D thereto providing for an optional procedure for the acquisition of land and interest in land by the Board of County Commissioners for Prince George's County for the construction or extension of county roads and streets, except a dwelling, after payment to the owners thereof or into court of such amount deemed by the condemning authority as the fair value of said property.	248,027	292,829
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1967, Ch.474, MSA S 966-1012 2/12/4/72	Acts of 1967, Chapter 474	1968	An Act to propose an amendment to Section 40A of Article III of the Constitution of Maryland, title "Legislative Department," to provide a procedure for the immediate taking of private property for public use in Anne Arundel County and providing further that the County Council of said County may secure the appointment of an appraiser by a Court of Record to value such property, and after the payment of the appraised amount to the party entitled, or into Court, and securing the payment of any further sum that may be awarded by a jury, such property may be taken.	206,457	319,664
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1969, Ch.791, MSA S 966-1034 2/12/4/91	Acts of 1969, Chapter 791	1970	An Act to propose an amendment to the Constitution of Maryland by amending or repealing Sections 3, 4B, 6, 14, 14B, 21, 31, 32, and 39, title "Judiciary Department," subtitles "Part I—General Provisions," "Part II—Court of Appeals," "Part III—Circuit Courts," and "Part IV—Courts of Baltimore City"; and for the enactment of a new Section 6A in said Article IV, subtitle "Part I—General Provisions"; providing that the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate shall appoint the judges of the Court of Appeals, intermediate courts of appeal, Circuit Courts, the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City; that all hearings on the confirmation of candidates shall be public and not conducted in secret or executive session...	256,688	272,232
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1973, Ch.258, MSA S 966-1071 2/13/2/30	Acts of 1973, Chapter 258	1974	AN ACT to add Anne Arundel County to the provisions relating to the immediate taking of property by the State which presently apply to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County and Cecil County.	238,950	240,798
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1974, Ch.882, MSA S 966-1079 2/13/2/28	Acts of 1974, Chapter 882	1974	AN ACT increasing the annual salary of the Governor to $45,000.	306,104	362,730
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1978, Ch.972, MSA S 966-1099 2/13/4/8	Acts of 1978, Chapter 972	1978	AN ACT allowing upon approval of the Anne Arundel County Council that land in that County not improved with buildings and determined necessary and in immediate need for public use, may, after a certain finding, be taken by the County upon payment to the owner or into court of an amount determined by certain appraisers to be the property value, and requiring additional payment if awarded by a jury.	200,220	242,156
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1978, Ch.973, MSA S 966-1099 2/13/4/8	Acts of 1978, Chapter 973	1978	AN ACT authorizing the State Treasurer, subject to approval by the Board of Public Works, and as provided, to make and sell short-term notes in the name of the State in anticipation of the collection of taxes, or other revenues, including the proceeds from the sale of bonds, to meet temporary deficiencies subject to certain conditions.	246,098	278,063
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1978, Ch.977, MSA S 966-1099 2/13/4/8	Acts of 1978, Chapter 977	1978	AN ACT granting to the governing body of Chestertown, Kent County, authority to take certain unimproved land in Chestertown, if there is an immediate need for the land for public purposes, including extension of municipal water, sewer, and storm drain facilities, providing for payment for land so taken. Adds storm drain facilities to the list of purposes for which the municipalities in Cecil County may exercise similar authority.	210,480	210,645
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1980, Ch.630, MSA S 966-1107 2/13/4/16	Acts of 1980, Chapter 630	1980	AN ACT, declared by the General Assembly to affect Wicomico County only, which provides that on a finding by the Wicomico County Council that there is an immediate need, the County Council may provide that any property in Wicomico County that is not built on may be acquired immediately for public use; and providing a method of payment to the owner at the fair market value.	301,481	370,763
GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Laws, Original) 1988, Ch.674, MSA S 966-1150 2/14/2/15	Acts of 1988, Chapter 674	1988	Allows Anne Arundel County to take land for certain public uses before jury's determination of just compensation for the property, if County Council determines by resolution adopted after reasonable notice and public hearing that the land is immediately needed, and County pays owner or into court property value as determined by certain appraisers; requires additional payment if jury so awards	364,682	653,215
ELECTION of 1994	insert	1994	JUDGES - MANDATORY RETIREMENT Alters the mandatory retirement age tor a judge from 70 to 75, if the public is notified, and if a majority of the judges of the Court of Appeals annually certifies that the judge is physically, men tally, and temperamentally qualified to continue to perform the duties of the office	534,681	571,955
Acts of 2000, Chapter 205 Senate Bill 400	205	1999	insert	499,689	799,654