In the week ahead, residents in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area can anticipate a busy schedule of meetings and hearings by local government bodies.
The DC Council is set to hold a Committee of the Whole meeting, where they'll discuss several important bills. These include the District of Columbia Crime Victimization Survey Act, Access to Emergency Medications Amendment Act, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Amendment Act. These bills address pressing concerns related to public safety and healthcare access in the District.
In Maryland, the Board of Charles County Commissioners is gearing up for a series of meetings. They will introduce Proposed Bill 2023-13, "Property Tax Credit for Disabled Law Enforcement and Rescue Workers," and Proposed Bill 2023-14, "Property Tax Credit for Public Safety Officers." These initiatives aim to recognize and support the contributions of essential workers in the county.
In Montgomery County, the Council will hold public hearings on several bills, including those related to the county's minimum wage and contracts and procurement for minority-owned businesses. These discussions are critical for shaping the county's economic and social policies. Prince George's County is set to tackle significant issues, including cannabis use, criminal record screening standards, and more. The County Council will delve into these matters during their meeting, showcasing their commitment to addressing contemporary challenges.
Over in Virginia, the Alexandria City Council is taking a breather this week, with no public meetings on the agenda. However, the City School Board has a special session to appoint members to the Collective Bargaining Committee. Both Arlington County and Fairfax County Boards and School Boards are taking a break from public meetings this week. It's an opportunity for residents and officials to regroup and prepare for upcoming sessions.
See a full list of meetings below.
District of Columbia
DC Council
The DC Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting tomorrow at 11 am. At the hearing, they will discuss:
Bill 25-51, District of Columbia Crime Victimization Survey Act of 2023
Bill 25-266, Access to Emergency Medications Amendment Act of 2023
Bill 25-244, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Amendment Act of 2023
DC State Board of Education
There will be a public meeting of the DC State Board of Education on Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
Maryland
Maryland General Assembly:
Both the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate are currently adjourned and not in session.
However, please see Maryland General Assembly 2023 Dates of Interest for information about pre-filed bills.
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Charles County
Board of Charles County Commissioners
The Board of Charles County Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 9 am and Wednesday at 4 pm for a closed session hearing.
During tomorrow's meeting, the commissioners will host a briefing and request to introduce Proposed Bill 2023-13, "Property Tax Credit for Disabled Law Enforcement and Rescue Workers," as well as Proposed Bill 2023-14, "Property Tax Credit for Public Safety Officers."
Charles County Board of Education
There will not be a meeting of the Charles County Board of Education this week.
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Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council
The Montgomery County Council will meet tomorrow at 9:15 am and will have public hearings on:
Bill 34-23, County Minimum Wage - Wage Commission - Established
Bill 35-23, County Minimum Wage - Tipped Employees
Bill 37-23, Contracts and Procurement - Minority Owned Businesses - Sunset Date - Amendments
Montgomery County Board of Education
The Montgomery County Board of Education will not have a public meeting this week.
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Prince George's County
Prince George's County Council
The Prince George's County Council will convene its meeting tomorrow at 10 am, featuring several noteworthy bills and resolutions. These include:
Second readings on:
CB-070-2023- An Ordinance Concerning Cannabis Uses
CB-072-2023-Prince George’s County CHIPS Act of 2023
CB-090-2023-Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards
Prince George's County Board of Education
The Prince George's County Board of Education will have a virtual public hearing this Thursday at 6 pm. During this meeting, the council will discuss plans to phase out of the Crossland High School neighborhood (comprehensive education) boundary.
Virginia
Virginia General Assembly:
Both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate are adjourned and not in session.
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Alexandria City
Alexandria City Council:
The Alexandria City Council will not have a public meeting this week
Alexandria City Board of Education
The Alexandria City School Board will have a special board session tomorrow at 6:00 pm. During the meeting they will make appointments to the Collective Bargaining Committee.
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Arlington County
Arlington County Board
The Arlington County Board will have a meeting tomorrow but no agenda has been made public.
Arlington County School Board
The Arlington County School Board will not hold a public meeting this week
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Fairfax County
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will not hold a full committee meeting this week.
Fairfax County School Board
The Fairfax County School Board will not hold a full Board meeting this week
Staying informed about local policies is of utmost importance as they significantly impact our daily lives. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed about these proceedings and engage with their local representatives to contribute to the decision-making process and ensure their voices are heard. CLPA will provide continual updates throughout the week on any new development here on our site, on Twitter: @LocalPolicyCTR, and on Facebook @localpolicycenter.
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