The County Council is responsible for adopting the laws of the County. The legislative process generally follows a monthly cycle:

• 1st Monday- New legislation is introduced; legislation from prior month is given final consideration
• 3rd Monday- Legislative Public Hearing on legislation introduced that month
• Following the Legislative Public Hearing a Legislative Work Session is held, if needed

Council Bills must be signed or vetoed by the County Executive within 10 days of the Council's presentation of passed legislation.

Howard County Council Chairpersons

Chair: Councilmember Dr. Opel Jones, District 2

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3

Zoning Board

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1

Board of License Commissioners

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee

Representative: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

National Associations of Counties

Representative: Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Appointments

CR38-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Melissa Terlaje – Economic Development Authority Board of Directors

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Melissa Terlaje to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority

Financial

CB18-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Agreement of Lease – Preservation Maryland, Inc. – Historic County Jail, Ellicott City, Maryland

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving Agreement of Lease between Howard County, Maryland and Preservation Maryland, Inc. for the lease of a building known as the historic Howard County Jail located at 1 Emory Street, Ellicott City, Maryland; and authorizing the County Executive to take certain actions in connection with the Agreement

CB19-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Multiyear Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement with CI Renewables HCPS LLC – Howard County, HCPSS and HCC

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving a multiyear Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement between Howard County, Maryland, the Howard County Public School System, Howard Community College, and CI Renewables HCPS, LLC, for the purchase of electric power for a term of 25 years, with the option for renewals; authorizing the County Executive to take certain actions in connection with the Agreement

CR39-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement – Fall River Terrace, LLC – Fall River Terrace Apartments

Title: A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between the Howard County, Maryland and Fall River Terrace, LLC for a proposed 76-unit housing community to be located at 5551 Harpers Farm Road in Columbia, Maryland

CR40-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Charter Amendment – Section 601, Fiscal year and tax year and definitions

Title: A RESOLUTION proposing to amend County Charter Section 601, Fiscal year and tax year and definitions, in order to define the term “affordable housing projects, financed in whole or in part by the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund” which will allow the County to fund the Trust Fund with bonds; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution

CR41-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Howard County Board of Education – Fiscal Year 2026 – Operating budget amendment

Title: A RESOLUTION approving an amendment to the operating budget of the Board of Education in order to reduce the transfer from its Health Fund to its General Fund by $3,000,000 and by increasing the use of unassigned fund balance in its General Fund by $3,000,000; and generally relating to the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget of the Board of Education

General

CB20-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Establish – Interfaith Advisory Commission

Title: AN ACT to establish Interfaith Advisory Commission; providing for the membership of the Commission; providing for the purpose and duties of the Commission; providing for the method of appointment and staff; requiring certain meetings and certain reports; providing the expiration dates of the terms of the initial members of the Commission; and generally relating to Interfaith Advisory Commission

CB21-2026 - Introduced by David Yungmann

Short Title: Enforcement of Owner Occupancy – Accessory Dwelling Units

Title: AN ACT requiring property owners with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to obtain and annually renew rental housing licenses; requiring attestation from property owners of occupancy at the ADU site for at least six months per year; prohibiting more than one rental license on single ADU parcel; establishing civil penalties for violation of these requirements; and generally relating to rental housing licenses

Appointments

CR26-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment– Jonathan D. Nelson - Opioid Restitution Fund Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jonathan D. Nelson to the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR27-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Asaf Buchner- Advisory Board on Consumer Protection

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Asaf Buchner to the Advisory Board on Consumer Protection

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR28-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Darryl Burnett- Board of Health

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Darryl Burnett to the Board of Health

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR30-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Bryan Lee Thompson- Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Bryan Lee Thompson to the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR31-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Amanda Kristen Walker de Rodriguez – Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Amanda Kristen Walker de Rodriguez to the Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Reappointments

CR32-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment - Khin Rupa Waddy Maung, M.D. - Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Khin Rupa Waddy Maung, M.D., to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR33-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Jodie Wang - Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jodie Wang to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR34-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment–Misako Aoki–Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Misako Aoki to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR35-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Naresh C. Das, Ph.D. – Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Naresh C. Das, Ph.D., to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

CR36-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Reappointment – Dhaval Shah - Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dhaval Shah to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved

Financial

CB11-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Multi-year Grant Agreement renewal – Howard County Housing Commission - Non-Profit Collaborative

Title: AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving a Multi-Year Grant Agreement between the County and the Howard County Housing Commission for the grant of funds related to a NonProfit Collaborative, which provides easier access to multiple services for Howard County residents, enhances coordination and collaboration among non-profit service providers, and improves efficiency through shared spaces and services; authorizing the Executive to make changes to the Agreement, under certain conditions; authorizing the County Executive to execute the Agreement; and generally relating to the Agreement

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended

General

CB12-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Landlord Tenant Relations – Eviction Notice Requirement

Title: AN ACT requiring that landlords provide at least 14 days written notice to a tenant upon the issuance of a warrant of restitution; requiring the notice be sent and posted in certain methods and timeframes; requiring the Office of Consumer Protection to create a URL that contains certain information; requiring the Office to maintain certain information; amending penalty provisions for violations of landlord-tenant provisions of the County Code; making certain technical corrections; and generally related to the landlord tenant relations

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB13-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Executive Reorganization – Department of General Services – Mail and Fleet

Title: AN ACT reorganizing the Executive Branch of County Government pursuant to Section 403 of the Howard County Charter; moving certain central service functions to include mail and fleet to the Department of General Services; and generally relating to the Executive Branch of County Government

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CR37-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Height Variance- Elkridge Community Center and 50 Plus Center

Title: A RESOLUTION pursuant to Sections 16.301(c) and 16.200(a) of the Howard County Code, granting a variance for government uses from certain height requirements for the construction of the Elkridge Community Center and 50 Plus Center located at 6365, 6371, and 6379 Old Washington Road

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

CB14-2026 (ZRA 214) - Introduced by The Chairperson on behalf of Yale Presbyterian Church, Inc.

Short Title: ZRA 214 - Age Restricted Adult Housing Apartments – New Conditional Use

Title: AN ACT amending Section 131.0.N of the Howard County Zoning Regulations to add a new Conditional Use category, “Age Restricted Adult Housing Apartments, Commercial Transition” allowed in the PGCC, R-20, R-12, R-SC, and R-SA-8 zoning districts, provided that the property adjoins a B-1 Zone and is within 1,000 feet of the intersection of two arterial roads; add additional Conditional use criteria; and generally related to Conditional Uses

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended

CB15-2026 (ZRA 216) - Introduced by The Chairperson of behalf of Southern Veterinary Partners

Short Title: ZRA 216 - Animal Hospitals – Permitted Use in M-1 Zoning District

Title: AN ACT amending Section 122.0 of the Howard County Zoning Regulations to add “Animal Hospitals, completely enclosed” as a permitted use in the M-1 zoning district; and generally related to the Howard County Zoning Regulations

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

Appointments

CR176-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment - Nicole Harris – Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Nicole Harris to the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities

Status: Tabled

CR211-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Valoria Walker – Commission on Aging

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Valoria Walker to the Commission on Aging

Status: Tabled

CR1-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Juan Rafael Albertorio-Diaz – La Alianza Latina Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Juan Rafael Albertorio-Diaz to the La Alianza Latina Commission

Status: Tabled

CR4-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- Jeremy Dommu - Multimodal Transportation Board

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeremy Dommu to the Multimodal Transportation Board

Status: Tabled

CR5-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- John Mobley - Board of Electrical Examiners

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John Mobley to the Board of Electrical Examiners

Status: Tabled

CR6-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment- James R. Bartlett – Historic Preservation Commission

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of James R. Bartlett to the Historic Preservation Commission

Status: Tabled

CR8-2026 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Juan Valdez – Commission for Veterans and Military Families

Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Juan Valdez to the Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families Reappointments

Status: Tabled

General



CB4-2026 (ZRA 219) - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: ZRA 219 - Zoning Regulation Amendment 219 – Activity Centers – TOD or TNC Zoning Districts – Age-Restricted Adult Housing

Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Zoning Regulations to implement the General Plan’s recommendations for housing in activity centers, including defining activity center; providing that certain types of development projects in the TOD or TNC zoning districts shall provide more than one housing type; and adding regulations for age-restricted adult housing in the TOD zoning district; and generally relating to the Howard County Zoning Regulations

Status: Tabled

CR23-2026 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby

Short Title: Charter Amendment – Gender Neutrality

Title: A RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Howard County Charter to make the language of the Charter gender neutral; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and approved

CR24-2026 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby

Short Title: Charter Amendment – Howard County Board of Appeals

Title: A RESOLUTION to amend the Howard County Charter to increase the number of members of the Howard County Board of Appeals from five to seven members; update the political party affiliation distribution of Board members; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and failed

Unless otherwise noted, the County Council will hold its meetings in the Banneker Room of the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD. Meetings will be held in person and virtually. The next meetings are as follows:

Monday, March 9th at 10 AM: Council Monthly Meeting

Monday, March 16th at 7 PM: Legislative Public Hearing

Monday, March 23rd at 10 AM: Legislative Work Session

Friday, April 3rd CLOSED: In Observance of Good Friday

Monday, April 6th at 7 PM: Legislative Session