HB 11 — Maryland
Anne Arundel County - Sheriff - Appointment of Majors
Authorizing the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County to appoint three majors who serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff at a salary determined by the County Council of Anne Arundel County.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 567 · May 12, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates); Judicial Proceedings (Senate)
Updated May 20, 2026
Timeline
Pre-filed
Oct 31, 2025 · House of Delegates
First Reading Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Mar 20, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Mar 20, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Passed Enrolled
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 567
May 12, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Gary Simmons
House of Delegates vote — 125–0
On Third Reading · Mar 9, 2026 · result: pass
125 yea · 0 nay · 16 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 41–0
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 21, 2026 · result: pass
41 yea · 0 nay · 6 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 132–0
On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred) · Mar 24, 2026 · result: pass
132 yea · 0 nay · 9 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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