House introduces late-filed resolution to pursue expulsion of absent delegate

Delegate from Harford County introduced a late-filed House Simple Resolution explaining recent absences by a member of the chamber and requesting the body consider expulsion. The sponsor said the measure was filed because repeated absences had delayed committee work and impeded quorums.

The House voted to introduce the resolution by recorded count (102 yeas), meeting the threshold required for introduction of the late resolution. The resolution (HSR 2) was read for the record and assigned to the House Rules Committee for public consideration and any next steps. The sponsor framed the resolution as a response to repeated absences and delays in committee work; the transcript does not record a merits hearing or any substantive findings beyond the sponsor's explanation.

Next steps: the House Rules Committee will consider the introduced resolution and may schedule hearings or recommend further action to the full House. The transcript does not contain any committee determination or further procedural action beyond referral.