Gov. Larry Hogan is asking people nominated to fill vacancies in the General Assembly to undergo background checks before taking their seats, infuriating Democratic leaders.
Two people recently nominated to fill seats in the House of Delegates — Baltimore’s Nick J. Mosby and Montgomery County’s Jheanelle Wilkins — have not yet been sworn in. Both were asked by the governor’s office to submit to background checks. Neither has complied.
“He doesn’t need to hold anybody up for a background investigation. I just don’t believe that’s appropriate,” said Baltimore Del. Cheryl Glenn, a Democrat who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus.
A Hogan spokesman said the background check was voluntary.
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