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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(410) 222-1401

  Next County Council Meeting

January 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.  | Arundel Center

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(Testimony will be posted before meeting)

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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. 1-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Branches of County Government – Executive Branch – Reorganization – Office of Transportation – Public Ethics – Transportation Officer

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

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 1-25
Fiscal Note Bill 1-25
Bill 1-25 Legislative and Fiscal Summary
Bill No. 2-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Zoning – Development Requirements for Particular Types of Development – Redevelopment

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

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 2-25
Fiscal Note Bill 2-25
Bill 2-25 Legislative and Fiscal Summary
Bill No. 3-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 9 Plan

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

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill No 3-25
Fiscal Note 3-25
Bill 3-25 Legislative and Fiscal Summary
Bill No. 4-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 9

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

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 4-25
Fiscal Note Bill 4-25
Bill 4-25 Legislative and Fiscal Summary
Bill No. 5-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Requirements for Conditional Uses – Waterman’s Home Commercial Use days

Introduced by Ms. Leadbetter

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 5-25
Fiscal Note Bill 5-25
Bill No. 96-24: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development –Site Development – Pre-built Short-term Buildings

Introduced by Mr. Volke and Ms. Fiedler

Status
Amended
Hearing
Documents
Bill 96-24
Bill No. 97-24: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Requirements for Conditional Uses – School Bus Facilities

Introduced by Mr. Volke

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 97-24
Bill No. 98-24: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Purchasing – Small Procurements

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

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 98-24
Fiscal Note 98-24
Bill No. 99-24: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Severn Grove Special Community Benefit District – Approval of Loan and Assignment Agreement

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

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 99-24
Fiscal Note 99-24
Bill No. 6-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Safety – Animal Care and Control – Zoning – Miniature Pigs in Residential Districts

Introduced by Ms. Fiedler

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Bill 6-25
Fiscal Note Bill 6-25
Resolution 49-24: Approving the application to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for a grant under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program federal FY 2024 Local Solicitation, and recognizing the County Executive’s authority to act in connection with the grant

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

Status
Pending
Hearing
Documents
Res 49-24
Fiscal Note 49-24
Res 49-24 Legislative and Fiscal Summary