Rent Cap Bill Moves to Full Council
A county council committee has moved forward with one bill aimed to limit rent increases in Montgomery County after competing bills were introduced in March. It will move to full… Read More
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Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
Elrich Signs Bill Raising Recordation Tax
On Thursday night, County Executive Marc Elrich signed a bill raising recordation tax rates. Elrich signed the bill during an event for the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA).… Read More
New Bill Prohibits Traffic Stops Based Solely on Smell of Cannabis
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Monday night prohibiting law enforcement officers from using the smell of cannabis as the only reason for stopping a vehicle. This bill was… Read More
Requirement for Healthy Drink Options for Kids at Restaurants Goes Into Effect
The first phase of the “Healthy Meals for Children” bill went into effect on Wednesday. Now effective, restaurants in the county will be required to offer at least one healthy… Read More
Maryland State’s Attorneys Come Together to Push Legislation Protecting Child Abuse Victims
On Tuesday Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George’s and Howard Counties joined forces to push for the passage of multiple bills before the Maryland General Assembly. The legislation State’s Attorneys offices are… Read More
Elrich, Community Advocates Join Councilmembers in Support of Rent Legislation
Two councilmembers aim to stabilize rents in Montgomery County with a new bill that would cap allowable increases at 3%. Bill 16-23 — the Housing Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity (HOME)… Read More
Councilmembers, Elrich Strongly Support Legislation Named After Woman Killed in Apartment Fire
In the wake of a fatal apartment building fire last month in Silver Spring, local leaders strongly support a new state-level bill named after the 25-year-old woman who was killed.… Read More
Albornoz Introduces Bill Requiring Gas Stations to Post Credit Price
A council bill would require gas stations in the county to post the highest credit price of regular gas. Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz introduced the new bill Tuesday. State… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Regulate E-Scooters
Councilmembers passed a new bill to regulate e-scooters in Montgomery County. During a meeting Tuesday, the county council unanimously passed Bill 36-21, which establishes registration and operating requirements for e-scooters. … Read More
County Tenants Facing Rent Hikes
Tenants in Montgomery County could face significant rent increases now that the bill that previously protected them has lapsed. Matt Losak, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Renters Alliance, spoke… Read More
Tenants, Property Associations Testify on Rent Cap Bill as Increases Allowed Next Month
On Tuesday, Montgomery County renters and local property associations testified on a county council bill that would reinstate a limit on rent increases after the previous limit expired. In a… Read More