Maryland House Bill 190: Constitutional Amendment - Form of County Government - Requirement to Adopt Charter Home Rule

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Requiring each county to adopt a charter by December 31, 2032, using a certain procedure; altering the method by which a county shall adopt a charter under certain circumstances; requiring the charter to provide for the election of members of the county council by the voters of councilmanic districts; limiting the applicability of certain constitutional provisions governing code home rule counties; and requiring the amendment proposed by the Act be submitted to the qualified voters of the State for approval or rejection.

Latest action

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (2026-02-20)

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