Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB0543 — Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

Last action — First Reading (House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Increasing from three to four the number of resident judges of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County; and increasing from five to six the number of associate judges in the District Court in District 11 by increasing from two to three the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Judicial Proceedings Committee Chair · Primary
  • Maryland Judicial Conference · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Maryland Judicial Conference

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0543 do?
Increasing from three to four the number of resident judges of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County; and increasing from five to six the number of associate judges in the District Court in District 11 by increasing from two to three the number of associate judges appointed from Washington County.
Who sponsors SB0543?
SB0543 is sponsored by Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee and Maryland Judicial Conference.
What is the current status of SB0543?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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