Policy Monitoring

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

Aug 4
3 min

PGC Council Proposes CB-076-2023 to Revise the Fair Election Fund in the County

Recently, at a Prince George’s County Council meeting, CB-076-2023, was introduced, which would make revisions to the County's Fair...

Jul 28
4 min

Building Accountability: Unpacking Montgomery County's Policing Advisory Commission Bill

Earlier this week, Montgomery County Council introduced Bill 32-23, Police-Policing Advisory Commission. Bill 32-23 aims to amend the...

Jul 26
2 min

Enhancing Emergency Response: Montgomery County's Voluntary 911 Registry Proposal

Maintaining public safety and improving emergency response are important aspects for any community. This week, a bill was introduced in...

Jul 21
3 min

Vote Report: Montgomery County Enacts Anti-Rent Gouging Measures

Earlier this week, Montgomery County Council had its final reading on Bill 15-23, Landlord-Tenant Relations- Anti Rent Gouging. This bill...

Jul 13
2 min

PGC Council Introduces CB-072-2023, the CHIPS Act of 2023 to Boost Semiconductor Jobs

The Prince George's County Council recently discussed CB-072-2023, also known as the Prince George's County Creating Helpful Incentives...

Jun 28
2 min

Encouraging Healthier Eating: CB-046-2023, the Healthy Restaurant Program (PGC Council)

The Healthy Restaurant Program. aims to encourage and expand healthier eating restaurant options within the County.

Jun 27
3 min

Public Hearing on Rental Housing Bills in DC: Impact on housing vouchers and rent subsidies

This Thursday, the D.C. Council's Committee for Housing will hold a Housing Public hearing on B25-0049, the "Local Rent Supplement...

Jun 26
3 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (June 26-June 30)

As usual, it is a busy week policy-wise across the Washington DC Metropolitan area, as various government bodies convene to discuss...

Jun 21
2 min

Vote Report: CB-042-2023, the Prince George's County Senior Housing Assistance Pilot Program Act

Recently the Prince George's County Council enacted CB-042-2023, the Senior Housing Assistance Pilot Program Act of 2023, intending to...

Jun 20
2 min

Examining Expedited Bill 25-23: Exploring Potential Impact Tax Reforms in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Council is currently examining Expedited Bill 25-23, which, if enacted, would change how taxes are calculated for...

Jun 12
4 min

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (June 12-June 16)

This week, various local government bodies across the DC metropolitan area are convening for legislative meetings to discuss and...

Jun 7
1 min

Bill Report: B25-0034 - Expanding Access to Fertility Treatment Amendment Act of 2023

B25-0034, "Expanding Access to Fertility Treatment Amendment Act of 2023," is a proposed amendment to Washington D.C.'s Women's Health...

Jun 6
3 min

Bill Report: B25-0164, the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2023

Since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, discussions surrounding police reform and accountability have gained significant momentum. In...

Jun 1
2 min

Emergency Rent Control: DC Council to Debate Crucial Amendment

Though initially scheduled for this week, the DC Council did not consider B25-0293 - Rent Stabilized Housing Inflation Protection...

May 24
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...