Why should I vote YES to hold this Convention?
- To have the chance to bring about new legislation/laws that may be important to you and the people of Maryland.
What happens if a majority of the voters vote YES?
- The General Assembly must, at their next Session – First Session in 2011, prepare to convene this Convention as per the existing Constitution, Article XIV, Section 2.
What role does the General Assembly play in the Convention?
- The GA is to provide for assembling the Convention and providing 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.
Are these Delegates members of the General Assembly?
- Not necessarily, although 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.
