Legislation - SB1005

Title: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission General Counsel and Powers of Local Planning Boards - Alterations
Sponsored by: Prince George's County Senators
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Analysis

Synopsis

Repealing the requirement that the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission appoint a general counsel; requiring the Montgomery County Planning Board and the Prince George's County Planning Board to appoint legal counsel for Commission operations within each respective county subject to certain requirements; requiring the Montgomery County Planning Board and the Prince George's County Planning Board to exercise direct authority over certain functions within each county; etc.

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Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

Bill imposes a local government mandate, which is a directive in a bill requiring a local government unit to perform a task or assume a responsibility that has a discernible fiscal impact on the local government unit

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/24/2026 Legislative Date 2/24/2026 Action First Reading Senate Rules Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission General Counsel and Powers of Local Planning Boards - Alterations Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/24/2026	2/24/2026	First Reading Senate Rules
			Text - First - Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission General Counsel and Powers of Local Planning Boards - Alterations

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