Policy Monitoring

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

Aug 4, 20233 min read

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 13, 20232 min read

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...

Jul 5, 20233 min read

Enhancing Transparency and Public Participation:Examining CB-055-2023 and CB-054-2023 (PGC Council)

Recently, the Prince George County Council's Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee considered CB-055-2023, "An Act...

Jun 28, 20232 min read

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 13, 20231 min read

How a bill becomes a law: Prince George's County Council (Infographic)

The legislative process in the Prince George's County Council plays a crucial role in shaping local laws and policies. Understanding this...

May 11, 20232 min read

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...

May 2, 20233 min read

Bill to Reduce the Use of Plastic Carryout Bags in Second Reading (PGC Council)

CB-032-2023, the Better Bag Bill, is in its second reading in the Prince George's County Council. The Better Bag Bill aims to reduce the...

Apr 13, 20233 min read

April 25th Public Hearing on the Landlord Retaliation for Rent Stabilization Act

On April 25th, the Prince George’s County Council will have a public hearing on CB-51-2023, the Landlord Retaliation for Rent...

Oct 31, 20223 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

Sep 21, 20222 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 1, 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...

Aug 18, 20224 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...

Mar 3, 20222 min read

Legislative Spotlight: CB-012-2022-Nursing Mother’s Right to Feed (PGC Council

This week the Prince George's County Council presented and referred CB-012-2022-Nursing Mother’s Right to Feed legislation to the...

Feb 23, 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 11, 20223 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

Institution Spotlight: Prince George's County Health and Human Services (HHS)

This week CLPA highlights the Prince George’s County Health and Human Services (HHS), which comprises the Prince George’s County...

Dec 8, 20212 min read

CLPA Legislative Vote Report (PGC Council)

Here is the 2021 Vote Report on bills CLPA has provided updates on from Prince Geoge's County Council. Once there are updates on other...