Policy Monitoring

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

Dec 5, 20224 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (December 5th-December 9th)

We are close to the end of the year, and as such, legislative bodies around the area are making the push to get legislation across the...

Nov 28, 20223 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 28th-December 2nd)

Hopefully, everyone had a good Thanksgiving! There are not many meetings this week after the break, but here is a list of the most...

Nov 22, 20223 min read

Abortion and Reproductive Health Care Bill Protecting Health Professionals Marked-up in DC Council

This week the DC Council marked-up B24-0830, Protecting Health Professionals Providing Reproductive Health Care Amendment Act of 2022. If...

Nov 21, 20223 min read

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

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there are not too many meetings occurring around the DC Area this week. However, there are still...

Nov 16, 20222 min read

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 15, 20223 min read

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

Due to technical issues, we were unable to provide an update yesterday, but thankfully, we can today. Today at 1:00 pm, the DC Council...

Nov 10, 20222 min read

Proposed ordinance would provide the public more time to comment on zoning proposals (PGC Council)

In September, there was an ordinance, CB-093-2022, was introduced in the Prince George's County Council that would add an additional"...

Nov 7, 20223 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 2, 20222 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.

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

Oct 28, 202210 min read

Mid-term Elections 2022: District 21 State Senate Candidates (Prince George's County)

Now that early voting has begun, residents across the DC Area have begun to cast their votes. In most of the elections in Prince George's...

Oct 25, 20222 min read

B24-0699-Fair Meals Delivery Act of 2021 (DC Council)

Today, the DC Council is holding a public hearing on B24-0699, the Fair Meals Delivery Act of 2021. This legislation aims at third-party...

Oct 24, 20223 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 24th -October 28th)

Here are the most essential policy meetings that residents should be paying attention to around the DC area this week. The DC Council...

Oct 21, 20223 min read

Mid-term Elections 2022: Candidates for Maryland Comptroller

"What does a Comptroller do?"That is the question on the minds of many voters going to the polls to vote. The Comptroller provides an...

Oct 20, 20223 min read

DC Council Vote Report: Heirs Property, Election Reform, and Paternity Establishment Legislation

This week the DC Council held final votes on four important bills. See how your member vote below. The next step in the legislative...

Oct 17, 20223 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 17th -October 21st)

The DC Council will hold a Legislative Meeting this week. During the session, they will have a final vote on several bills CLPA has been...

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...

Oct 11, 20223 min read

Legislative Term of the Day: Suspension of the Rules

Today we will briefly review a term often alarming to people when they hear it for the first time: Suspension of the rules. When people...

Oct 10, 20223 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 10th -October 15th)

Here is CLPA's weekly list of upcoming meetings. There is a good amount of activity in the DC Council this week. On Tuesday at 1:00 pm,...

Oct 7, 20222 min read

Legislative Update: The Paternity Establishment Amendment Act of 2022. (DC Council)

The week the DC Council had the first reading on Bill 24-0656, the Paternity Establishment Amendment Act of 2022. This bill would allow...