2 Pr. George's lawmakers push bill to speed any convicted public official's resignation - The Washington Post

Two state lawmakers from Prince George’s want to make sure that the Johnson scenario is not repeated. A bill introduced this week by Del. Jolene Ivey and Sen. Victor Ramirez, both Democrats, proposes amending the Maryland Constitution to immediately force public officials to resign when they plead guilty or are convicted of a felony, rather than wait for sentencing. The measure also would apply to officials convicted of misdemeanors if the crime is related to their official duties.

Amending the Maryland Constitution requires voter approval, and the bill would place a statewide referendum on the November ballot. The proposed change would affect all elected officials in Maryland, from the governor to part-time council members in the state’s tiniest jurisdictions.