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Why should I vote YES to hold this Convention? - To have the chance to bring about new legislation/laws
that may be important to the people of Maryland.
What happens if a majority of the voters vote YES? - The
General Assembly must, at their next Session, prepare to convene this Convention as per the existing Constitution, Article
XIV, Section 2.
- If a majority vote is YES in November 2010, then the GA must begin work in First Session 2011
What
role does the General Assembly play in the Convention? - The GA is to provide for assembling the Convention.
- The
GA also is to provide for the election of the Delegates.
Who determines the Delegates? - The
voters in the counties, and the Legislative district of Baltimore City.
- The number of Delegates must equal the representation
of the Senate and House of the GA.
Are these Delegates members of the General Assembly? - They
can be. Others can become Delegates as well.
Who votes on proposed legislation brought about in the Convention? - The
Maryland voters will vote to accept, or reject, the legislation placed on the ballot.
- The Maryland General Assembly
does not vote to accept, or reject, this legislation.
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