Bill > HB481

This bill modifies the composition requirements for the Board of License Commissioners in Washington County, Maryland, by changing how political party representation is determined. Currently, the Governor appoints three board members who must be residents and voters of the county with high character and business capacity. The bill removes the previous restriction that no more than two members could belong to the same political party and replaces it with a new requirement that two board members must belong to the political party that received the highest aggregated number of votes in the most recent Board of County Commissioners election, and one member must belong to the party that received the second-highest number of votes. This ensures that the board's political makeup more directly reflects the recent local electoral results. The board members continue to be appointed by the Governor, serve six-year staggered terms, and can be removed for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0481?ys=2025RS