Legislation

New legislation is considered by the County Council at the regularly scheduled bi-monthly Council Meetings. The public is encouraged to attend all meetings of the Council and sign up ahead of time to testify on general matters or on specific legislation during public hearings. Council Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

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County Council
(410) 222-1401

  Next County Council Meeting

May 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.  | Arundel Center
Budget presented by County Executive

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Testimony

(Will be posted here the day of the meeting)

  Past Meetings

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Current Legislation

The bills and resolutions listed below are scheduled for consideration by the County Council on the indicated meeting date.  You can filter the list by status/type by selecting a value and clicking "Apply". 

Status
Type
Bill or Resolution
Documents
Bill No. 10-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 1

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive)

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 10-25
Fiscal Note 10-25
Legislative Summary 10-25
Bill No. 11-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 3 Plan

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive)

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 11-25
Fiscal Note 11-25
Legislative Summary 11-25
Bill No. 12-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 3

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive)

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 12-25
Fiscal Note 12-25
Legislative Summary 12-25
Bill No. 14-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Archaeological Resources – FOR the purpose of defining "significant archaeological resource"; amending the criteria used to determine archeological resources; and generally relating to subdivision and development.

Introduced by Mr. Volke

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 14-25
Fiscal Note Bill 14-25
Bill No. 24-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning ­– Regional Commercial Complexes

Introduced by Mr. Smith

Status
Amended
Vote
Documents
Bill 24-25
Fiscal Note 24-25
Bill No. 25-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Branches of County Government – Executive Branch – Public Safety – Department of Animal Services – Boards, Commissions, and Similar Bodies – Animal Welfare Council – Personnel – Exempt Service – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure – Director of Animal Services

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive)

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 25-25
Bill 25-25 Fiscal Note
Bill 25-25 Legislative Summary
Bill No. 26-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Public Charter Schools

Introduced by Mr. Smith

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 26-25
Fiscal Note 26-25
Bill No. 27-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Indian Hills Special Community Benefit District

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive)

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 27-25
Bill 27-25 Fiscal Note
Bill 27-25 Legislative Summary
Bill No. 28-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Board of Appeals – Amendments

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 28-25
Fiscal Note 28-25
Bill No. 29-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Construction Property and Maintenance Codes – Codes and Supplements – Zoning – Conditional Uses – Large Animal Veterinarian Clinic

Introduced by Ms. Leadbetter

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 29-25
Fiscal Note 29-25
Bill No. 30-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area

Introduced by Mr. Smith

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 30-25
Fiscal Note 30-25
Bill No. 31-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Subdivision and Development – Zoning – Conforming Bill Nos. 72-24, 75-24, and 80-24

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) 

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 31-25
Bill 31-25 Fiscal Note
Bill 31-25 Legislative Summary
Bill No. 32-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Special Community Benefits Districts, Shore Erosion Control Districts, and Waterways Improvements Districts – Administrative Charge – Penalties for Non-Compliance – Maryland Homeowners Association Act and Open Meetings Act Compliance

Introduced by Ms. Rodvien

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 32-25
Bill No. 9-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 1 Plan

Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive)

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 9-25
Fiscal Note 9-25
Legislative Summary 9-25
Resolution No. 13-25: A RESOLUTION Designating May 10, 2025 as National Pan-Hellenic Council Day in Anne Arundel County to recognize the contributions made to social change by members of the nine Black sororities and fraternities, known as the Divine Nine

Introduced by Mr. Smith

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Resolution 13-25