Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0800 — Task Force on the Implementation of Approval Voting and Ranked-Choice Voting

Last action — Hearing (Primary, 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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Establishing the Task Force on the Implementation of Approval Voting and Ranked-Choice Voting; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2027.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0800 do?
Establishing the Task Force on the Implementation of Approval Voting and Ranked-Choice Voting; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2027.
Who sponsors SB0800?
SB0800 is sponsored by Senator Mike McKay (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0800?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB0800?
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