Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandEnacted
SB 933: Judiciary Department - Commission on Judicial Disabilities - Temporary Appointment
Will Smith
SB 933 status: Enacted — Assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 878 (updated May 31, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill authorizes the appointment of temporary members to the Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities.
Who is affected
The Maryland judiciary, commission members, and legal parties involved in judicial misconduct proceedings.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill allows the commission to fill temporary vacancies, presumably to ensure a quorum for investigations.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill has been enacted as Chapter 878.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved commission efficiency, reduced backlogs, and ensuring that judicial misconduct investigations proceed without interruption.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for political influence or lack of independence if the appointment process for temporary members is not sufficiently shielded.
What is still unknown
The specific qualifications, vetting process, and term limits for these temporary appointments remain unspecified in the provided abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Prevents potential commission deadlocks during investigations
- Ensures continuity of judicial oversight operations
- Reduces investigation backlogs for judicial misconduct
Risks
- Potential for political influence in temporary appointments
- Risk that temporary members lack institutional tenure
- Possible training gaps for short-term commission members
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The risk level is based on the assumption that appointment processes for temporary members follow standard administrative transparency.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary only; no full bill text was analyzed.
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Where it stands
Official recordAssigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 878
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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