Maryland Question 2: Temporary judicial-disability commission members
Maryland · Constitutional amendment · Government · Statewide decision
Explanation reviewed 2026-10-27. AI-written and checked against linked official evidence; not an election-office summary.
AI-written summary
Would allow the chair to recall eligible former commission members temporarily. At the chair’s request, the governor could appoint eligible substitutes or extend a current member’s term until a permanent replacement arrives.
What applies now
The current commission rules do not authorize the proposed temporary replacements when members recuse, are disqualified or finish their terms.
If yes / for
Authorize the temporary appointment and extension procedures.
If no / against
Keep the existing membership rules.
Costs and funding
No verified fiscal estimate recorded in this baseline. This does not mean there is no cost.
Timing
Implementation date not independently established in this baseline.
Passage rule
A majority of votes cast on the amendment.