Policy Monitoring

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

Mar 15, 20222 min read

Legislative update: B24-0643,“East Capitol Gateway Eminent Domain Authority Emergency At of 2022

Yesterday, the DC Council held a hearing in the Committee on Business & Economic Development on four bills of great importance to the...

Mar 14, 20223 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (March 14th -March 18th)

Here is this week's list of upcoming policy meetings occurring in the DC metropolitan area. Be sure to click on the blue hyperlinks for...

Mar 10, 20222 min read

Legislative Spotlight: “School Attendance Amendment Act of 2021” (DC Council)

Tomorrow, the DC Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 24-428, the "School Attendance Amendment Act of 2021", which would provide...

Mar 10, 20222 min read

Ordinance Spotlight: Reckless Driving Ordinance (Alexandria City Council)

This week the Alexandria City Council introduced Ordinance 22-0815 to authorize the City Manager to reduce its speed limits to less than...

Mar 7, 20223 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (March 7th -March 11th)

Here is this week's list of upcoming policy meetings occurring in the DC metropolitan area. Be sure to click on the blue hyperlinks for...

Mar 4, 20222 min read

PGC House Delegation receives committee report on School Board restructuring bill and hunting bill.

Today the Prince George's County House Delegation received a subcommittee report from two of their subcommittees. A description of those...

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...

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...

Mar 1, 20222 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (February 28th -March 4th)

Here is this week's list of upcoming policy meetings occurring in the DC metropolitan area. Be sure to click on the blue hyperlinks for...

Feb 25, 20222 min read

Institution Spotlight: Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General

Today we highlight an important institution that often falls under the radar for most County residents: the Montgomery County Office of...

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 21, 20223 min read

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

Here is this week's list of upcoming policy meetings occurring in the DC metropolitan area. Be sure to click on the blue hyperlinks for...

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 14, 20222 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (February 14th -February 18th)

Here is this week's list of upcoming policy meetings occurring in the DC metropolitan area. Be sure to click on the blue hyperlinks for...

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...

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 7, 20222 min read

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

Here is this week's list of upcoming policy meetings occurring in the DC metropolitan area. Be sure to click on the blue hyperlinks for...

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...