Greetings!


Welcome to my Legislative Newsletter, highlighting Council Resolutions and Council Bills proposed by the Howard County Council.

As your County Council representative, I encourage you to review this information and lend your voice by testifying via email or in person. To voice your support or opposition, please email councilmail@howardcountymd.gov. To sign-up in advance to testify at the upcoming Public Hearing click here.
It is my pleasure to serve you, your family, and the residents of District 2. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office by calling (410) 313-2001 or by emailing ojones@howardcountymd.gov. I hope you will continue to stay engaged by visiting my council website at https://cc.howardcountymd.gov/Districts/District-2.

Sincerely,
The Process

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 Appointments and County Council Election Results for 2025

Howard County Council Chairpersons

Chair: Councilmember Liz Walsh, District 1

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2


Zoning Board

Chair: Councilmember Opel Jones, District 2

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4


Board of License Commissioners

Chair: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5

Vice-Chair: Councilmember Christiana Rigby, District 3


Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee

Representative: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Alternate: Councilmember David Yungmann, District 5


National Associations of Counties

Representative: Christiana Rigby, District 3

Alternate: Councilmember Deb Jung, District 4

Introduction

Appointments


CR81-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Jennifer Jenkins - Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jennifer Jenkins to the Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board


CR82-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Frank V. Eastham Jr.- Local Children’s Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Frank V. Eastham Jr. to the Howard County Local Children’s Board


CR83-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Cristiana Little - La Alianza Latina Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Cristiana Little to the La Alianza Latina Commission


CR84-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment - Jeff Rubin – Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeff Rubin to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Reappointments


Reappointments


CR85-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment - Nina Basu – Human Rights Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Nina Basu to the Human Rights Commission


CR86-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment - Dr. Daria J. Willis – Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dr. Daria J. Willis to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority


CR87-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Jimmy Rhee – Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jimmy Rhee to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority


Financial


SAO1-FY2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Supplementary Budget and Appropriation Ordinance – Department of Public Works - $2,000,000 Title: AN ACT transferring $2,000,000 from the General Fund, Contingency Reserve to the Department of Public Works for unanticipated expenses related to snow removal


CB32-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Emergency Appropriation – Risk Management Self-Insurance Fund - $500,000 Title: AN ACT making emergency appropriations pursuant to Section 610(b) of the Howard County Charter and amending the Annual Budget and Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2025 to provide additional spending authority in the Risk Management SelfInsurance fund due to unanticipated and high value claims; and declaring that this Act is an Emergency Bill necessary to meet a public emergency affecting life, health or property expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CR88-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Board of Education – Fiscal Year 2025- Operating Budget Transfer and Supplemental Appropriation Title: A RESOLUTION approving supplemental appropriation to increase the Howard County Board of Education (BOE) Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 by $5,533,181 to cover estimated overages in certain categories, with supplemental funding identified from increased state aid, higher than budgeted interest income, and additional use of BOE fund balance; and also approving certain transfers between major categories; and generally relating to the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget of the Board of Education


CB33-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Cosponsor(s) Opel Jones and Christiana Rigby Short Title: Public Safety Officer Tax Credit- Auxiliary Officers Title: AN ACT for purposes of the property tax credit for real property owned by certain Public Safety Officers, amending the definition of Public Safety Officer to include Auxiliary Officers; providing the tax credit in certain instances; making certain clarifying amendments; removing redundant provisions; and generally relating to the property tax credit for real property owned by certain Public Safety Officers expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025 


Budget


CB34-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 Title: AN ACT amending the Pay Plan for Howard County; providing pay scales for employees and members of certain collective bargaining units to be effective July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026, in certain instances; amending provisions that govern compensatory time; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the Pay Plan for Howard County expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB35-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Classification Plan Amendment- Director and Deputy Director of the Department of General Services Title: AN ACT amending the Classification Plan for Howard County to establish the class code, pay grade, qualifications, duties, and general requirements for the Director and Deputy Director of the Department of General Services; and generally relating to the Howard County Classification Plan expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB36-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Budget and Appropriation Ordinance – Fiscal Year 2026 Title: AN ACT adopting the current expense budget and the capital budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, to be known as the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Howard County, Fiscal Year 2026 expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB37-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond authorizing – various General County Projects - $103,139,518 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the principal amount of up to $103,139,518 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds or other obligations therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County capital projects (including bridge projects, general county projects, storm drainage projects, school system projects, fire and rescue projects, road construction projects, roadside and sidewalk projects, library projects, community college projects, parks and recreation projects, police projects and traffic improvements projects), which are specified and described in the County's 2026 Capital Budget (including, without limitation, borrowings for certain capital projects previously authorized in other calendar years, which such authorization has lapsed or will lapse), and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds or other obligations; authorizing the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB38-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond authorizing - General County projects - $54,652,000 – Capital Project C0364 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the aggregate principal amount of up to $54,652,000 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds or other obligations therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain General County projects as more particularly described in the County's 2026 Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds or other obligations; authorizing and empowering the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with amounts collected by the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB39-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond authorizing- County road construction projects –Excise Tax Projects - $8,131,789 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in a principal amount of up to $8,131,789 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds or other obligations therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County road construction projects which are specified and described in the County's 2026 Capital Budget (including, without limitation, borrowings for certain of such capital projects previously authorized), and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds or other obligations; authorizing and empowering the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with building excise taxes and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB40-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond authorizing–County water and sewer capital projects– Metropolitan District $81,031,054 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the principal amount of up to $81,031,054 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds or other obligations therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County water and sewer capital projects which are specified and described in the County's 2026 Capital Budget (including, without limitation, borrowings for certain water and sewer capital projects previously authorized in prior calendar years which such authorization has lapsed or will lapse), and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds or other obligations; authorizing the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with benefit assessments, ad valorem taxes levied upon the assessable property in the Metropolitan District and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB41-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond authorizing– General County projects – Capital Project C0337- $23,200,000 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the aggregate principal amount of up to $23,200,000 on its full faith and credit, and issue debt obligations therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain General County projects as more particularly described in the County's Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such debt obligations; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB42-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond authorizing– Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund - $14,276,000 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the aggregate principal amount of up to $14,276,000 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds or other obligations therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County watershed protection and restoration projects as more particularly described in the County's 2026 Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds or other obligations; authorizing and empowering the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with amounts held in the Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB43-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Bond authorizing– Non-County Government BBI Fund and the Private Sector BBI Fund - $1,000,000 Title: AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the aggregate principal amount of up to $1,000,000 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds or other obligations therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County broadband projects as more particularly described in the County's 2026 Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds or other obligations; authorizing and empowering the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with amounts held in the Non-County Government BBI Fund and the Private Sector BBI Fund and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CB44-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Authorize – Installment Purchase Agreements – Capital Project G0164 - $16,947,400 Title: AN ACT to authorize and empower Howard County, Maryland, to enter into installment purchase agreements to acquire development rights in agricultural lands located within the County (Project No. G 0164), for an aggregate purchase price of not more than for $16,947,400, plus interest thereon; providing that the County’s obligation to pay the purchase price under and interest on such agreements shall be a general obligation of the County made upon its full faith and credit; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with the portion of the transfer tax imposed on transfers of real property in Howard County which is dedicated to agricultural land preservation and other available funds, to provide for the payment of the purchase price under and interest on any agreements so entered into; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 07/14/2025; extended – 08/18/2025; extended twice – 09/22/2025


CR89-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Capital Program and Extended Capital Program Title: A RESOLUTION approving the Capital Program for Howard County for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031 and the Extended Capital Program for Fiscal Years 2032 through 2035


CR90-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Howard Community College – Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Title: A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget for the Howard Community College and indicating appropriations for major functional categories


CR91-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Howard County Library System- Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Title: A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the Howard County Library System and indicating appropriations for object classes


CR92-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Howard County Board of Education – Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Title: A RESOLUTION setting forth the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for the Howard County Board of Education


CR93-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Health Department – Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Title: A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the Howard County Health Department and indicating appropriations for object classes


CR94-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Metropolitan District – Fees and Charges Title: A RESOLUTION approving schedules for charges pertaining to the Metropolitan District, to water and sewer service, and to shared sewage disposal facilities


CR95-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Fees – Department of Public Works Title: A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees for the functions regulated by the Department of Public Works


CR96-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Fees, Fines and Charges – Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits Title: A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees, fines and charges for functions regulated by the Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits


CR97-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Fees and Charges – Department of Planning and Zoning Title: A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees and charges for functions regulated or administered by the Department of Planning and Zoning


CR98-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Department of Police – Fees and Charges Title: A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees and rates for functions regulated and administered by the Department of Police


CR99-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Schedule of Fines - Parking citations – Department of Police Title: A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fines and penalties for violations of and administrative costs related to enforcement of Howard County’s parking laws, including administrative handling fees for parking citations and citations under the automated redlight enforcement program


CR100-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Fees and Rates – Various Departments Title: A RESOLUTION approving fee and rate schedules for: (1) Applying for approval of an industrial development revenue bond or MIDFA bond or loan; (2) Solicitor and Peddler Identification Card; (3) Weekend Prisoners - Room and board; (4) Prisoner - Health care provider fee; (5) Participation in work release program; (6) Participation in home detention program; (7) Marriage license fee charge for funding of domestic violence programs; (8) Annual registration of trespass towing companies and maximum rates to be charged by trespass towing services; (9) Fee and specifications for transcripts of administrative proceedings; and (10) Reproduction of public records


CR101-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Watershed Protection and Restoration Fee – Rate Schedules Title: A RESOLUTION adopting schedules for various charges related to the Watershed Protection and Restoration Fee


CR102-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Health Department – Fees Title: A RESOLUTION adopting fee schedules for functions of the Health Department


CR103-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Department of Fire and Rescue Services – Inspection Fees Title: A RESOLUTION adopting a Schedule of Fees for inspections conducted by the Department of Fire and Rescue Services


CR104-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Department of Finance – Fee Schedules Title: A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for functions regulated by the Department of Finance


CR105-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement Program – Rates Title: A RESOLUTION approving a Reimbursement Schedule for the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement Program


CR106-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Admissions and Amusement Tax – Fiscal Year 2026 Title: A RESOLUTION levying a tax on certain admissions and amusements, establishing classes of admissions and amusements, setting tax rates on different classes, and providing for certain exemptions from the tax


CR107-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Building Excise Tax – Fiscal Year 2026 Title: A RESOLUTION adopting the schedule of rates for the Building Excise Tax


CR108-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Fire and Rescue Tax – Fiscal Year 2026 Title: A RESOLUTION levying a fire and rescue tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and setting the tax rate for the fire and rescue tax


CR109-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Property Tax – Fiscal Year 2026 Title: A RESOLUTION levying a property tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; setting the tax rates for property; and providing for the collection of the property tax


CR110-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Fee-in-Lieu for Moderate Income Housing Title: A RESOLUTION setting the fee-in-lieu rate for moderate income housing


CR111-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Transfer Tax – Fiscal Year 2026 Title: A RESOLUTION adopting the Transfer Tax, the tax on every instrument of writing conveying title to real or leasehold property offered for a record and recorded in Howard County with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and providing for certain exemptions from the tax


CR112-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Recordation Tax – Fiscal Year 2026 Title: A RESOLUTION establishing a recordation tax rate on instruments of writing that are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court

Final Consideration

Appointments


CR65-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment - Gabriel Moreno – Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Gabriel Moreno to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR66-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Dr. Brittany Francine Burch- Commission on Aging Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Brittany Francine Burch to the Commission on Aging

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR67-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Valerie Etienne- Commission on Aging Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Valerie Etienne to the Commission on Aging

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR68-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Madison Borison, Esq.- Advisory Board on Consumer Protection Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Madison Borison, Esq. to the Advisory Board on Consumer Protection

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR69-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Matthew Enekwe- Advisory Board on Consumer Protection Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Enekwe to the Advisory Board on Consumer Protection

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR71-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointing Dr. Dana E. Edwards, DOL, to the Commission for Women Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Dana E. Edwards, DOL, to the Commission for Women

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR72-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Xi Wang – Design Advisory Panel Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Xi Wang to the Howard County Design Advisory Panel

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR73-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment – Bryan Lee Thompson- Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Bryan Lee Thompson to the Howard County Agricultural Preservation Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


Reappointments


CR74-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment- Barbara L. Allen- Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Barbara L. Allen to the Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR75-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment- Ayesha Holmes - Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ayesha Holmes to the Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR76-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – David B. Vess – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of David B. Vess to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR77-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Chuck Chandler - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Chuck Chandler to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR78-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Sara Cochran - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Sara Cochran to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR79-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Reappointment – Vinitha Nithianandam - Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Vinitha Nithianandam to the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council

My Vote: Yes

Status: Approved


CR70-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Appointment- Ashlyn M. Hood- Advisory Board on Consumer Protection Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ashlyn M. Hood to the Advisory Board on Consumer Protection

Status: Tabled


Financial


CB21-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Multi-year Installment Purchase Agreement – 66.7 acres – the west side of Long Corner Road, Woodbine – Purchase price $2,307,900 – owned by Jeffrey Harrison and Sue Harrison Title: AN ACT approving and providing for a multi-year Installment Purchase Agreement by Howard County, Maryland to acquire development rights in approximately 66.7 acres of agricultural land located on the west side of Long Corner Road, Woodbine, Howard County, Maryland, from Jeffrey and Sue Harrison, or any other owner thereof for a maximum purchase price of $2,307,900 or, if less in acreage, not more than $34,600 per acre or portion thereof, rounded to the next highest $100, plus interest on the deferred portion of such purchase price; providing that the County's obligation to pay such purchase price and interest on the deferred portion of such purchase price shall be a full faith and credit general obligation of the County; providing for the levying of taxes for such payments; authorizing the County Executive to modify such Agreement; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed


CR80-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Endorsing and authorizing – Application with the Maryland Transit Administration Title: A RESOLUTION endorsing and authorizing the Howard County Executive to file an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for grants under the Federal Transit Act and certain State transportation grants; indicating certain endorsement by the County Executive; and requiring certain copies be sent to the Maryland Department of Transportation

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed


General


CB22-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Adopting - Howard County Flag Title: AN ACT adopting a new flag description for Howard County, Maryland; setting out the design of the flag and the colors displayed therein expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed


CB23-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Adopting – Howard County Fire Prevention Code Title: AN ACT adopting the National Fire Protection Association 1, Fire Code, 2024 Edition as the Howard County Fire Prevention Code, which sets certain fire safety requirements for structures in order to protect life and property; making certain local amendments to the Fire Code which shall include, among other things, inspection authority, charging areas for certain devices in multifamily dwellings, dryer duct materials, sprinkler systems in new day care facilities, stairwell access and lighting, fire department access, fire lane signage, requiring garages with EV chargers to have certain smoke detection systems, and generally relating to fire safety requirements and fire prevention in Howard County expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed


CB24-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Adopting – Howard County Building Code Title: AN ACT adopting the International Building Code, 2024, the International Residential Code, 2024, the International Mechanical Code, 2024, the International Energy Conservation Code, 2024, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 Edition; providing that such codes collectively comprise the Howard County Building Code; regulating the design, construction, alteration, improvement, or modification of a building, structure, or other related equipment; adopting certain local amendments to the Building Code; adopting penalties for the violation of the Building Code; making certain technical corrections; and generally relating to the regulation of building and construction in Howard County expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

Status: Tabled


CB25-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Adoption – Howard County Property Maintenance Code for Rental Housing Title: AN ACT adopting certain national codes as the Howard County Property Maintenance Code for Rental Housing; adopting local amendments; making certain technical corrections; and generally relating to the Howard County Property Maintenance Code for Rental Housing expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

Status: Tabled


CB26-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive Short Title: Adopting – Plumbing and Gasfitting Code Title: AN ACT adopting the 2024 International Plumbing Code and the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54-2024), as the Plumbing and Gasfitting Code for Howard County in order to protect the public health and safety by setting forth criteria for the design and installation of plumbing and gasfitting systems; adopting local amendments to the Plumbing and Gasfitting code; making certain technical corrections; and generally relating to the Plumbing and Gasfitting Code for Howard County expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

Status: Tabled


CB27-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Open Meetings – Waiver and Variance Requests Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to require that the evaluation of Protection of Wetlands, Streams, & Steep Slopes waivers and Forest Conservation variances be subject to the provisions of the Maryland Open Meetings Act; and generally relating to waivers and variances expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: No

Status: Failed


CB28-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the Howard County Council Short Title: Fiscal Analyses – Council Legislation Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to require that the Code required fiscal analysis for each piece of legislation is now submitted and processed by the County Council Administrator; and generally relating to legislative fiscal analyses expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed


CB29-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Subdivision and Land Development Regulations-Waivers- Repeal Title: AN ACT repealing a certain waiver exception granted by the Department of Public Works for development proposals in the Tiber Branch Watershed; and generally relating to subdivision and land development regulations waivers expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: No

Status: Failed


CB30-2025 - Introduced by Liz Walsh Short Title: Membership – Human Rights Commission Title: AN ACT amending the Howard County Code to add certain requirements to the membership qualifications for the Howard County Human Rights Commission; and generally related to membership expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed as amended


CB31-2025 - Introduced by Deb Jung Short Title: Inspector General Advisory Board – Technical Correction Title: AN ACT amending the membership qualifications for the Inspector General Advisory Board to correct a technical error; and generally related to qualifications expires – 06/16/2025; extended – 07/21/2025; extended twice – 08/25/2025

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed 


Other Business


Suspend Rule 1.007(b)(1) to change the June Legislative Amendment Prefile from Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 2 pm to Friday, June 27, 2025, at 2 pm

My Vote: Yes

Status: Passed

Tabled Legislation

Appointments


CR20-2025 - Introduced by The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive

Short Title: Appointment – Margaret R. Gold – Housing and Community Development Board. Title: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret R. Gold to the Housing and Community Development Board.

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and passed


CB18-2025 - Introduced by Christiana Rigby Short Title: Transit Orient Development (TOD) – Residential Units Exemptions Title: AN ACT Amending the definition of “Moderate income housing units”, establishing and retaining the School Surcharge rate at time of submittal of sketch plan; providing for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Disability Income Housing Units within a Transit Oriented Development (TOD); and exempting Transit Oriented Development (TOD) residential units from the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance School Capacity Test and generally relating to Transit Oriented Developments

My Vote: Yes

Status: Removed from table and passed as amended

Upcoming Council Meetings

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:

General

Monday, May 19th at 7 PM : Legislative Public Hearing

Monday, May 26th, Offices Closed: Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27th at 9:30 AM: Legislative Work Session

Monday, June 2nd at 7 PM: Legislative Session

Please note these dates are subject to change. To access the most up-to-date calendar of meetings in its entirety, click here.

Budget

Thursday, May 8th at 9:30 AM: Budget Public Hearing (Capital and Operating)

Monday, May 12th at 10 AM: Budget Work Session - Operating Budget #3

Monday, May 12th at 7 PM: Budget Public Hearing (Operating Budget)

Wednesday, May 14th at 10 AM: Budget Work Session - Operating Budget #4

Friday, May 16th at 10 AM: Budget Work Session - Operating Budget #5 (if needed)

Monday, May 19th at 10 AM: Budget Work Session - Operating Budget #6 (if needed)

Wednesday, May 21st at Noon: Legislative Session - Budget Wrap Up