Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: introduced. Latest action: May 15, 2026.
Constitutional Amendment - Form of County Government - Requirement to Adopt Charter Home Rule.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-14 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-05-15 | Latest Action | In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |