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Greetings!


Welcome to my Legislative Newsletter, highlighting Council Resolutions and Council Bills proposed by the Howard County Council.

As your County Council representative, I encourage you to review this information and lend your voice by testifying via email or in person. To voice your support or opposition, please email councilmail@howardcountymd.gov. To sign-up in advance to testify at the upcoming Public Hearing click here.
It is my pleasure to serve you, your family, and the residents of District 2. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office by calling (410) 313-2001 or by emailing ojones@howardcountymd.gov. I hope you will continue to stay engaged by visiting my council website at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Districts/District-2.

Sincerely,
The Process

The County Council is responsible for adopting the laws of the County. The legislative process generally follows a monthly cycle:


  • 1st Monday- New legislation is introduced; legislation from prior month is given final consideration
  • 3rd Monday- Legislative Public Hearing on legislation introduced that month
  • Following the Legislative Public Hearing a Legislative Work Session is held, if needed


Council Bills must be signed or vetoed by the County Executive within 10 days of the Council's presentation of passed legislation.

Howard County Council Appointments and County Council Election Results for 2025

Howard County Council Chairpersons

Chair: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2


Zoning Board

Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4


Board of License Commissioners

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3


Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee

Representative: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Alternate: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5


National Associations of Counties

Representative: Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Introduction

Appointments


CR49-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Lynda Lyons- Animal Matters Hearing Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lynda Lyons to the Howard County Animal Matters Hearing Board.


CR50-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment - Kyla Nichole Cools – Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kyla Nichole Cools to the Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board.


CR51-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – William Benjamin McIntyre II– Commission on Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William Benjamin McIntyre II to the Commission on Disabilities.


CR52-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Chippella Lewis – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Chippella Lewis to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.


CR53-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Harry Burrell – Historic Preservation Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Harry Burrell to the Historic Preservation Commission.


CR54-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Eric L. Clark, D.C.J.- Police Accountability Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Eric L. Clark, D.C.J., to the Police Accountability Board.


CR55-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointing - Jennifer Broderick – Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jennifer Broderick to the Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency.


CR56-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointing - Theresa Forgét, SPHR, SHRM-SCP – Board to Promote SelfSufficiency Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Theresa Forgét, SPHR, SHRMSCP, to the Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency.


CR57-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment - Ihuoma G. Emenuga, MD, MPH, MBA – Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ihuoma G. Emenuga, MD, MPH, MBA, to the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities.


CR58-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Alesia Richter – Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Alesia Richter to the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities.


CR59-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment - Kellie Rowden-Racette – Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kellie Rowden-Racette to the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities.


CR60-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Marian Vessels – Recreation and Parks Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Marian Vessels to the Recreation and Parks Board.


Financial


CB12-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Multiyear Agreement – ePlus Technology, Inc. – Cisco telephone and Webex services Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving a multi-year Agreement between Howard County, Maryland and ePlus Technology, Inc. for Cisco telephone and Webex services; authorizing the Executive to make changes to the Agreement, under certain conditions; authorizing the County Executive to execute the Agreement; and generally relating to the Agreement. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CB13-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond issuance, sale and delivery - $15,000,000 bonds – Capital Project C0337 Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $15,000,000 bonds, pursuant to a bond enabling law; providing that such bonds shall be general obligations of the County; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for or approve the final principal amounts, maturity schedules, interest rates and redemption provisions for such bonds, and other matters, details, forms, documents or procedures and to determine the method of sale of such bonds; providing for the disbursement of the proceeds of such bonds and for the levying of taxes to pay debt service on such bonds; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CR61-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Approving a Financial Assurance Plan – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit program Title: A RESOLUTION approving a Financial Assurance Plan for Howard County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit programs, in accordance with Section 4-202.1 of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland; and requiring certain copies be sent to the Maryland Department of the Environment.


General


CB14-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Classified service eligibility lists – Federal employees and contractors – emergency legislation Title: AN ACT providing that certain federal employees and contractors who meet the minimum qualifications for a position in the classified service may be placed on an eligibility list; generally relating to filling positions in the classified service; providing for the application of this Act; and declaring that this Act is an Emergency Bill necessary to meet an emergency affecting the public health, safety, or welfare expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CB15-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Police and Fire Employees’ Retirement Plan – Maryland Police Corps Service Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Police and Fire Employees’ Retirement Plan in order to authorize Police Officers with Maryland Police Corps service to purchase an additional 5 months of eligibility service and creditable service and adding provisions relating to the impact of such service on DROP II participation and generally relating to the Howard County Police and Fire Employees’ Retirement Plan. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CR62-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson on behalf of the County Council, and the County Executive Short Title: Appointments - Inspector General Advisory Board Title: A RESOLUTION appointing the members of the Inspector General Advisory Board; establishing the initial terms of service for the members; and generally relating to the Inspector General Advisory Board.


CB16-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Annual Reports to County Council-County Government Website Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to establish a centralized webpage for all annual reports, studies, publications, or other documents required to be submitted to the County Council and generally related to reports to the County Council. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CB17-2025 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby Short Title: Geothermal Energy Devices Tax Credit Act Title: AN ACT reestablishing a tax credit exclusively for geothermal energy devices; allowing the credit to be granted only for applications related to geothermal devices filed on or before a certain date; and generally relating to the tax credit exclusively for geothermal energy devices. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CB18-2025 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby Short Title: Transit Orient Development (TOD) – Residential Units Exemptions Title: AN ACT Amending the definition of “Moderate income housing units”, establishing and retaining the School Surcharge rate at time of submittal of sketch plan; providing for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Disability Income Housing Units within a Transit Oriented Development (TOD); and exempting Transit Oriented Development (TOD) residential units from the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance School Capacity Test and generally relating to Transit Oriented Developments. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CB19-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Lodging Establishments – Prohibition on Hourly Room Rentals Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to prohibit an innkeeper or employee of a lodging establishment in Howard County from providing or offering to provide certain rooms in a lodging establishment for less than a certain period of time; and generally related to lodging establishments. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025


CB20-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Excess Surplus Revenue- Modification Title: AN ACT To modify the restriction on the use of excess surplus revenue pursuant to Section 615B of the Howard County Charter in order to use excess surplus revenue from prior years to fund deferred school capital projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget; and generally relating to excess surplus revenue. expires – 05/12/2025; extended – 06/16/2025; extended twice – 07/21/2025

Final

Appointments


CR8-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- James Earl Hollywood III- Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of James Earl Hollywood III to the Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR9-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Dr. Susan Hirsh– Commission on Disabilities Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Susan Hirsh to the Commission on Disabilities.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR10-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Diana M. Awed - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Diana M. Awed to the Commission for Women.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR11-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Saundra V. Barrett - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Saundra V. Barrett to the Commission for Women.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR12-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Ashley Easley, PH.D. - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ashley Easley, PH.D. to the Commission for Women.

Status: Withdrawn


CR13-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Bertina L. Suber-Hanley - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Bertina L. Suber-Hanley to the Commission for Women.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR14-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Reychal Lynn Windham - Commission for Women. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Reychal Lynn Windham to the Commission for Women.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR15-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Donald Gregory Ault – Design Advisory Panel Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Donald Gregory Ault to the Howard County Design Advisory Panel.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR16-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR17-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Karen Foxworth, LCPC – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Karen Foxworth, LCPC to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR18-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Kerry G. Johnson – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kerry G. Johnson to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR19-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Margaret R. Stephens – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret R. Stephens to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR20-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Margaret R. Gold – Housing and Community Development Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret R. Gold to the Housing and Community Development Board.

Status: Tabled


CR21-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Reginald T. Avery- Human Rights Commission. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Reginald T. Avery to the Human Rights Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR22-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Jeffrey Rubin- Human Rights Commission. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeffrey Rubin to the Human Rights Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR23-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Stephen Michael Conti - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Stephen Michael Conti to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR24-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Christine M. Horn - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Christine M. Horn to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR25-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Tahira Mussarat Hussain - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Tahira Mussarat Hussain to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR26-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Travis Smith - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Travis Smith to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR27-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Yeimy Benitez - La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Yeimy Benitez to the La Alianza Latina Commission.

Status: Tabled


CR28-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Evelyn Del Rosario, MA, JD- La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Evelyn Del Rosario, MA, JD to the La Alianza Latina Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR29-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Laura Crovo- LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Laura Crovo to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR30-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Jordan Dorsey - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jordan Dorsey to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR31-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Michael G. Mueller - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael G. Mueller to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR32-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Emily Hazel Redzich - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Emily Hazel Redzich to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR33-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Veronica L. Wright - LGBTQIA+ Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Veronica L. Wright to the LGBTQIA+ Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR34-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Barbara L. Allen - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Barbara L. Allen to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR35-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Corey E. Bryce, CPRS- Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Corey E. Bryce, CPRS to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved as amended


CR36-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Mark D. Donovan LCPC, LCADC - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mark D. Donovan LCPC, LCADC to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR37-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Joan G. Elder - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joan G. Elder to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved as amended


CR38-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Jessica Matthews - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jessica Matthews to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR39-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Debbie E. Nix - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Debbie E. Nix to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved as amended


CR40-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Joan Webb Scornaienchi - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joan Webb Scornaienchi to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved as amended


CR41-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Theresa Thomas - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Theresa Thomas to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

Status: Tabled


CR42-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– John F. Way - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John F. Way to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved as amended


CR43-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Jimmy D. Patel, PMP, DBIA - Public Works Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jimmy D. Patel, PMP, DBIA to the Public Works Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


General


CB9-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Executive Reorganization – Department of General Services. Title: AN ACT reorganizing the Executive Branch of County Government pursuant to Section 403 of the Howard County Charter; establishing a Department of General Services; establishing the appointing authority for the positions of Director and Deputy Director; setting forth the duties and qualifications of the Director; setting forth the functions of the Department; removing certain functions from the Department of Public Works that will be functions of the Department of General Services; and generally relating to the Executive Branch of County Government. expires – 04/14/2025; extended – 05/19/2025; extended twice – 06/23/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended



CR44-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Easement and Amendment to Easement – 1.074 acres - Baltimore Gas and Electric – County Property - Rockburn Park Title: A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to increase the scope of an easement previously granted to Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and to grant an additional easement so that Baltimore Gas and Electric Company may install communication facilities on property owned by Howard County, Maryland; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to convey the Property if he finds that the County may have a use for the property.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended


CR45-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Easement – 0.0357 acres - Baltimore Gas and Electric – County Property along Church Ave. Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code, authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement containing 0.0357 acres to Baltimore Gas and Electric Company so that Baltimore Gas and Electric Company may install communication facilities on property owned by Howard County, Maryland; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to grant the easement if he finds that the property may have a further public use.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended


CR46-2025 - Introduced by The Chair on behalf of the Council

Short Title: Additional Legislative Sessions – Specified Dates Title: A RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on specified dates.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CB10-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh

Short Title: To require Mobile Home Parks and Motels to offer a right of first refusal to Howard County. Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to establish a Notice and a Requirement to provide an offer to the County and Housing Commission to purchase Mobile Home Parks or Motels offered for sale in the County; and generally relating to the sale of Mobile Home Parks, or Motels. expires – 04/14/2025; extended – 05/19/2025; extended twice – 06/23/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended


CB11-2025 (ZRA 211) - Introduced by Deb Jung at the request of Anwer Hasan

Short Title: ZRA 211 - Addition of certain research and development laboratories as a permitted use in the Planned Employment Center (PEC) zoning district. Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Zoning Regulations to add the Research and Development Laboratory use to the Planned Employment Center (PEC) zoning district and prohibiting such research and development uses that involve commercial plastic pellets or feedstock which produces flue gas and requires a permit from the state of Maryland; and generally relating to research and development laboratory uses in the PEC zoning district. expires – 04/14/2025; extended – 05/19/2025; extended twice – 06/23/2025

My Vote: No

Status: Failed


Late Filed


CR63-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Amendment – Howard County Board of Education Request - Interagency Commission on School Construction.Title:   A RESOLUTION amending the Howard County Board of Education’s Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and Capital Improvement Program Request for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 for the purpose of submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction., as adopted by Council Resolution No. 151-2024, to account for additional funding; and generally relating to the Board of Education’s request to the Interagency Commission on School Construction.

Status: Tabled


CR64-2025 - Introduced by: The Chairperson on behalf of the County Council Short Title: Additional Legislative Session – Specified Date Title: A RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into Legislative Session on a specified date.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Upcoming Council Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, the County Council will hold its meetings in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD. Meetings will be held in person and virtually. The next meetings are as follows:


  • Council Monthly Meeting: Monday, March 10th at 9:30 AM
  • Legislative Public Hearing: Monday, March 17th at 7 PM
  • Legislative Work Session: Monday, March 24th at 9:30 AM
  • Legislative Session: Monday, April 7th at 7 PM

Please note these dates are subject to change. To access the most up-to-date calendar of meetings in its entirety, click here.