General Assembly - Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs - Gender-Neutral Language

This bill updates the official terminology used in Maryland state laws to refer to committee leaders, replacing gendered titles like "Chairman" and "Vice Chairman" with the gender-neutral terms "Chair" and "Vice Chair." The change directly affects all standing committees, joint committees, and investigating committees within the General Assembly, ensuring that the titles for their leaders do not specify a particular gender. By repealing and reenacting multiple sections of the state code, the legislation standardizes language across various procedural rules without altering the actual powers or duties of these officials. This update aims to align the state's legal documents with modern standards of inclusivity while maintaining the existing structure of legislative leadership.