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2002 Gubernatorial Election

Statewide Questions

The following House and Senate bills define constitutional amendments and questions to appear on the ballot in the 2002 Gubernatorial election as statewide questions. The ballot language of those questions has been certified and is reproduced on the documents linked below.

Question 1 - Constitutional Amendment

District Court Commissioners - Powers and Duties to Issue Civil Interim Peace and Protective Orders (HB 6, Chapter 587 - HB6 text and summary)

Authorizes laws that give District Court Commissioners power to issue civil interim peace orders and civil interim protective orders when the Office of the Clerk of the District Court is closed, in order to provide for 24-hour service and protection.

  • For the Constitutional Amendment
  • Against the Constitutional Amendment

Question 2 - Constitutional Amendment

Emergency Legislation Authority of the Maryland General Assembly (HB 346, Chapter 588 - HB346 text and summary)

Authorizes the Maryland General Assembly to pass emergency laws creating or abolishing any public office or changing the terms or duties of any officer.

  • For the Constitutional Amendment
  • Against the Constitutional Amendment

Question 3 - Constitutional Amendment

Montgomery County - Use of Licensed and Certified Real Estate Appraisers in Eminent Domain Proceedings (HB 403, Chapter 589 - HB403 text and summary)

Authorizes the Montgomery County Council to appoint a licensed and certified real estate appraiser to estimate the fair market value of property located in Montgomery County that is subject to immediate taking upon a finding that there is an immediate need for a right of way for county roads or streets.

  • For the Constitutional Amendment
  • Against the Constitutional Amendment

Although question 3 only affects Montgomery County, it will appear on all General Election ballots statewide as it requires a majority vote both statewide and in Montgomery county to take effect.