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2026 Regular Session

SB543

Judgeships - Circuit Court and District Court

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.

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Introduced in Senate February 4, 2026 Senate committee reassignment April 9, 2026

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  1. Senate Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Smith) Adopted
  2. Senate Favorable
  3. Senate Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
  4. Senate Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
  5. Senate First Reading Judicial Proceedings
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