Policy Monitoring

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

Oct 12, 20222 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...

Sep 29, 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 26, 20223 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 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 25, 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 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 2, 20221 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...

Feb 24, 20222 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 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 16, 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 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 9, 20222 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 2, 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...

Oct 14, 20211 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 12, 20212 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 11, 20213 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 10th - October 16th)

Here is this week's list of upcoming policy meetings occurring in the DC metropolitan area. Washington, DC DC Council Committee of the...

Sep 29, 20212 min read

Legislative Spotlight: COVID-19 vaccine mandates for County and child care employees (PGC and MoCo)

Bills were introduced in Prince George’s and Montgomery County mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for employees within the county.

Sep 23, 20212 min read

Ordinance Spotlight: Boundary Changes for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries. (PGC Council)

Recently, the Prince George's County Council introduced an ordinance, CB-041-2021, which aims to change the boundaries of properties used...

Sep 23, 20212 min read

Legislative Spotlight: Urgent Need for Eviction Prevention and Legal Services in Alexandria City

Today, at the Alexandria City Council's Legislative Meeting, the Council will hear a recommendation from the Eviction Prevention Task...