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Policy Monitoring
CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.
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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 16, 20222 min read


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 7, 20223 min read


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.
Nov 2, 20222 min read


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 31, 20223 min read


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...
Oct 12, 20222 min read


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 29, 20222 min read


CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 26th -September 30th)
Here is CLPA’s weekly list of upcoming meetings. The DC Council this week will hear a number of education bills. Many if the bills to be...
Sep 26, 20223 min read


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...
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Resolution to establish process for Police Accountability Board selection introduced (PGC Council)
The week the Prince George's County Council introduced a resolution (CR-090-2022) to establish the public engagement process to select...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


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...
Aug 25, 20222 min read


Legislative Update:Bill increasing Parking Fines and Penalties Set for Final Vote Soon(PGC Council)
In May of this year, Prince George's County Council Chair Hawkins, via a request by County Executive Anglea Alsobrooks, introduced...
Aug 18, 20224 min read


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...
Mar 2, 20221 min read


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...
Feb 24, 20222 min read


Legislative Update: CB-005-2022-Property Tax Credit for Elderly Individuals (PGC Council)
The Prince George's County Council recently presented CB-005-2022-Property Tax Credit for Elderly Individuals. If enacted, this bill...
Feb 23, 20222 min read


Legislative Spotlight: Gender Inclusive Restrooms Legislation Introduced (MoCo Council)
This week Councilmembers Katz and Glass introduced Bill 4-22, which would require, if enacted, single-user public restrooms or restrooms...
Feb 16, 20222 min read


Update: Bills forwarded to full PGC House Delegation (Includes School Board Restructuring Bill)
This week the Prince George's County House Delegation voted out a forwarded a number of bills to the full Delegation. Here are the...
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Legislative Update: Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive Amendment Act (DC Council)
Recently there was a public hearing in the DC Council regarding Bill 24-301, the Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive...
Feb 9, 20222 min read


Legislative Update: Bill 1-22-Healthy Meals for Children (MoCo Council)
In January, Councilmember Rice introduced Bill 1-22, Eating and Drinking Establishments – Healthy Meals for Children. If enacted, it...
Feb 2, 20222 min read


Ordinance Spotlight: Senior Housing Special Exceptions (PGC Council)
In the Prince Geroge's County Council, an ordinance (CB-083-2021) is in its second reading concerning apartment housing for the elderly ...
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Legislative Spotlight: Prevailing wage laws for construction contracts (MoCo Council)
Today, Council Chair Tom Hucker is introducing Bill 35-21, “Prevailing Wage Requirements – Construction Contracts – Amendments.” This...
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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