Policy Monitoring

CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.

6 days ago
2 min

Public Hearing on June 13th: Montgomery County Discusses New Short-Term Rental Regulations

On June 13th, the Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 22-23, Transient Lodging Facilities - Short-Term Residential

May 23
2 min

Washington, DC Mayor issues violence reduction order and introduces new legislation

Recent reports in the media have highlighted how crime in Washington, DC, has reached record highs. Overall, crime in 2023 is up 25%...

May 16
1 min

DC Resolution to declare that the US should end the economic blockade of Cuba to be voted on today

Today, the DC Council will vote on resolution PR25-0113, "Sense of the Council on the Restoration of Cuban American Relations Resolution...

May 15
3 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (May 15-May 19)

It's a busy policy week across the DC Area. In DC, there is a Legislative Meeting on Tuesday at noon. During the meeting, the Council...

May 11
2 min

Police Transparency and Accountability Bill Has First Reading in PGC Council

CB-056-2023, known as "Community Policing Data and Reports," was recently presented to the Prince George's County Council by...

Jan 23
4 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (January 23rd-January 27th)

This week CLPA will begin its coverage of the Maryland and Virginia General Assembly. Throughout the week, we will highlight legislation...

Nov 28, 2022
3 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 28th-December 2nd)

Hopefully, everyone had a good Thanksgiving! There are not many meetings this week after the break, but here is a list of the most...

Nov 22, 2022
3 min

Abortion and Reproductive Health Care Bill Protecting Health Professionals Marked-up in DC Council

This week the DC Council marked-up B24-0830, Protecting Health Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Amendment Act of 2022. If...

Nov 21, 2022
3 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 21st-November 25th)

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there are not too many meetings occurring around the DC Area this week. However, there are still...

Nov 16, 2022
2 min

First Reading of Automatic Voter Registration Bill Held in DC Council

This week the DC Council had the first reading of B24-0951, the Automatic Voter Registration Expansion Amendment Act of 2022. This bill...

Nov 7, 2022
3 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 7th-November 12th)

Election Day is tomorrow! Be sure you understand what is required to vote or timelines by visiting the Maryland State Board of Elections...

Nov 2, 2022
2 min

Vote Report (1st reading): New Markets Tax Credit Real Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act (DC)

Bill summary and vote report and from the 1st reading of B24-0798-New Markets Tax Credit Real Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2022.

Oct 31, 2022
3 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 31st -November 4th)

CLPA weekly update of local policy meetings occuring around the DC Area

Oct 12, 2022
2 min

Legislative Update: Bill 27-22 Inspector General–Powers and Duties

Bill 27-22 makes several updates to the Office of the Inspector General in Montgomery County and provides a few clarifications on the...

Sep 29, 2022
2 min

Bill 21-22E - Weapons – Firearms In or Near Places of Public Assembly (MoCo Council)

In July, the Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on Bill 21-22E. This bill would prohibit anyone from possessing a gun within...

Sep 28, 2022
2 min

Bill to Allow Homeschooled Students to Sit for AP Exams Discussed in DC Council

This week the DC Council's Committee of the Whole had a public hearing on B24-0665 - Access to Advanced Placement Exams Amendment Act of...

Sep 21, 2022
2 min

Bill Limiting the Sale and Location of Tobacco Products in 2nd Reading (PGC Council)

At yesterday's Prince George's County Council meeting, the Council had the second reading on CB-80-2022. As written, this bill would...

Aug 25, 2022
2 min

Update: Prince George’s County Council Redistricting Plan Amendment Postponed Indefinitely

In case you missed it. On July 5th, the Prince George's County Council voted to postpone indefinitely their bill to amend the legislative...

Mar 2, 2022
1 min

DC Council Vote Result: B24-0096 - Eviction Record Sealing Authority Amendment Act of 2021

In January, CLPA highlighted B24-0096, Eviction Record Sealing Authority Amendment Act of 2021. The legislation would allow the Court to...

Feb 24, 2022
2 min

Legislation Spotlight: Bill 3-22 -Legislative Climate Assessment Requirements (MoCo Council)

Recently, Bill 3-22 was introduced into the Montgomery County Council, which would require the Director of the Office of Legislative...