American politician (1936–2022)
William Scott Horne
In office In office Succeeded by Sidney S. Campen, Jr.[ 1] In office Preceded by (Redistricting) Succeeded by Philip C. Foster Constituency Caroline , Dorchester , Talbot , and Wicomico countiesIn office Preceded by Thomas Hunter Lowe [ 2] Succeeded by (Redistricting) Constituency Caroline , Dorchester , Talbot , and Wicomico countiesIn office Preceded by John C. North II Succeeded by Sidney S. Campen Jr.[ 3]
Born (1936-06-23 ) June 23, 1936Easton, Maryland , U.S.Died April 3, 2022(2022-04-03) (aged 85)Easton, Maryland Political party Democratic Education Virginia Tech (BS )Tulane University Law School (LLB )
William Scott Horne (July 23, 1936 – April 3, 2022) was an American politician and judge. He was a former Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates .
Early life and career
Horne was born in Easton, Maryland , and attended public schools in the area. Before college, he attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida and the University of Maryland . He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. degree in 1964 and from Tulane University Law School with a LL.B degree in 1965. Horne was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1966.
Horne first entered into politics in 1968 after being elected Assistant State's Attorney for Talbot County, Maryland , which he served from 1968 to 1971, and as the county's State's Attorney until 1973. Afterwards, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 35 from 1973 to 1982 and District 37 until 1989. He then served as judge of the Talbot County Circuit Court from 1989 until his retirement in 2005.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
In the legislature
Horne was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates in 1973.[ 4] [ 8] [ 9]
Committee assignments
Chair, Judiciary Committee, 1987–1989 (member, 1973–1989)
Member, Legislative Policy Committee, 1987–1989
Rules and Executive Nominations Committee, 1987–1989.
Chair, Joint Oversight Committee on Juvenile Services Initiatives
Co-chair, Task Force on Drunk & Drugged Driving
Member, Task Force on Crime, 1976–1980
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, 1980–1982
Advisory Board on Liability, 1980–1982
Task Force to Study the Maryland Tax Court, 1984–1985
Member, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1987–1989
Member, Court of Appeals Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1987–1989
Other memberships
References
^ "TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND" . Maryland Manual On-Line . Maryland State Archives . Retrieved April 9, 2022 .^ "House of Delegates, Talbot County (1790-1974)" . Archives of Maryland . Maryland State Archives . Retrieved April 9, 2022 .^ "Talbot County, Maryland - State's Attorneys" . Maryland Manual On-Line . Maryland State Archives . Retrieved April 8, 2022 .^ a b "William S. Horne, Maryland Circuit Court Judge" . Maryland Manual On-Line . Maryland State Archives . Retrieved April 8, 2022 .^ "William S. Horne, MSA SC 3520-11699" . Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series) . Maryland State Archives . Retrieved April 8, 2022 .^ William S. Horne-obituary ^ McCall, Tom; Jones, Natalie (April 6, 2022). "Judge Horne remembered for fairness, quick wit and love of challenges" . The Star Democrat . Retrieved April 8, 2022 . ^ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 35, 35A, 35B (1975-1990)" . Archives of Maryland . Maryland State Archives . Retrieved April 8, 2022 .^ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 37 (1975-1990)" . Archives of Maryland . Maryland State Archives . Retrieved April 8, 2022 .
