Republican call out lack of informationRepublican leaders in the House and Senate said in a statement the handling of the upcoming special session amounted to legislative “malpractice.” Republican leaders also criticized how next week’s special session will be conducted, pointing to newly released hearing guidelines that limit oral testimony to as many as 50 witnesses. Minority leaders also objected to a second bill added to the special session agenda after legislative leaders said the session would only focus on congressional redistricting. Maryland lawmakers are scheduled to convene Aug. 3-5 for the special session. READ MORE:Maryland redistricting amendment filed before special sessionCHECK OUT WBAL:Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports.