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MD HB1436
Municipal Incorporation - County Commissioners or County Council - Required Approval of Referendum Request
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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a certain organizing committee to make certain determinations and provide a certain report to the county commissioners or county council of a certain county regarding a proposed municipal incorporation; requiring the county commissioners or county council to approve a certain referendum request in a certain manner if a valid petition to incorporate an area as a municipality is presented by at least 40% of the registered voters who are residents of the area proposed to be incorporated; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires an organizing committee to determine the likely fiscal and service-related effects of a proposed municipal incorporation, and provide a report to the county commissioners or county council. If a valid petition is presented by at least 40% of registered voters in the proposed municipality, the county must approve the referendum request and hold a vote on the proposed incorporation in the next general election. If the petition has less than 40% of voter support, the county can either approve or reject the referendum request, but must provide written reasons for any rejection and establish procedures for reconsideration.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2024 ) (on 03/05/2024)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1436?ys=2024RS |
BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1436f.pdf |
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