(a)      After an answer has been filed in a proceeding for review under § 3-202 of this subtitle, the matter shall stand ready for trial on 15 days' notice by any party.

      (b)      (1)      This subsection does not apply to proceedings before the Court of Special Appeals or the Court of Appeals.

            (2)      A court shall give preference to a proceeding under this subtitle over all other civil actions except actions concerning elections, regardless of the position of the other actions on the docket.

            (3)      A court shall always be open for the trial of a proceeding under this subtitle.