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County staff warned of a potential home‑rule constitutional issue: a General Assembly act that effectively regulates a single charter county’s police powers may raise Article 6A, Section 4 concerns unless the law applies to more than one county or otherwise avoids preemption/home‑rule conflicts. Staff advised that amending the bill to include an additional county (for example, Anne Arundel) or making the change statewide could address that technical constitutional concern; senators present said the Senate delegation planned to add Anne Arundel County on the Senate side.

Delegates also raised policy questions. One delegate said the proposal emerged from a community association meeting and was intended in part to address concerns about prostitution and human trafficking. Others asked about effects on people who are unhoused and families living in motels who sometimes rely on hourly or short‑term room options. County staff said they were not aware of lodging establishments that currently offer hourly rates but could not confirm the practice was absent.

Because of the constitutional and social‑impact questions, the delegation agreed to hold the bill for additional consultation with county staff, the senate delegation and, as appropriate, Anne Arundel County. No roll‑call vote approving the bill was recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HOW Committee Session, 2/12/2025 #1","oneSentenceSummary","The Howard County delegation held HOCO 16‑25 after staff raised a potential home‑rule constitutional issue and delegates questioned the bill’s effects on people experiencing homelessness and others who use short‑term motel lodging.","taxTitle","Howard, Delegation Committees, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland","taxId",15077,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6335131,"Delegation approves measure to authorize motorized maintenance in Patuxent River wildland, members urge intercounty coordination (HOCO 5‑25)",261,568370,829378,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f&start=568&end=829","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f/thumbnail_568370.jpg","/articles/6335131/Maryland/Delegation-approves-measure-to-authorize-motorized-maintenance-in-Patuxent-River-wildland-members-urge-intercounty-coordination-HOCO-525","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335131-9fd2f70bd220972aac2603e605b6af20/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203849&Signature=HeBgaFVgflUfpt26DJT8MMmSX8-UREJjaZ6w6J41Tbf0Pl0DBtP2HnclyIlCky9Ge~snNPThdZ2mAjPD5sZ0rHkRSZe6bpptnjwogNC6r6HdPP823XkP0jQacOjukF7Vb~bXCdmXdWblHSVTK7LQ4JaOxfCy91Sde4gxxK7FN9-7k853qH0tZxIicPoScUypi8vCSNoNwIrtmEtRv5IZHrYtwCytdUuFa5OwZz4WjSLut281QoxdJ4GGNtQuTtNJuIwXev2Vv51~GNCLu8Kz6~f~E4CUSS169aDDwyloUHQw7X~et0BRIXR8Q1RwB3p2-Zs9zhIdzJn7-t1fMVN~Hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Howard County delegation voted to pass HOCO 5‑25, a bill that would authorize the state Department of Natural Resources to enter into certain use agreements permitting motor vehicles and motorized equipment on Patuxent River wildland property for the purpose of maintaining existing paths and ensuring clear, safe access.

County staff noted the Patuxent River wildland lies in both Howard and Montgomery counties, and several delegates raised jurisdictional concerns. One delegate said the delegation could consult with the Montgomery County delegation or amend the bill to apply only to the Howard County portion. Another delegate said it is common practice to seek a letter of no objection or to coordinate with the other jurisdiction rather than hold the bill.

Delegates discussed practical concerns, including whether volunteers or crews would be able to identify the county line when operating equipment and whether the bill, as currently drafted, might be a technical issue rather than a purely local bill because it affects land in more than one county. Some delegates suggested moving the bill forward while working with the Montgomery County delegation and Department of Natural Resources to resolve cross‑jurisdiction issues. Others suggested contacting Montgomery County and the relevant senators before finalizing language.

The delegation recorded a favorable vote on HOCO 5‑25. Delegates asked staff to pursue coordination with relevant stakeholders and noted the possibility of an amendment to specify the county portion if needed.","The Howard County delegation approved HOCO 5‑25 to allow use agreements enabling motor vehicles and equipment to maintain paths in the Patuxent River wildland.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6335136,"Delegation backs bill enabling public campaign financing for Board of Education (HOCO 3‑25)",157,408345,565778,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f&start=408&end=565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f/thumbnail_408345.jpg","/articles/6335136/Maryland/Delegation-backs-bill-enabling-public-campaign-financing-for-Board-of-Education-HOCO-325","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335136-bab93b95b053641881b4de89f4b046ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203849&Signature=YGpoxm7pbJBovS5Bc~3-SVUIF7iYrgcspTU5mEOnylvsaAIzk8KNRXsdEHrP3PULn0el-VcBj0C6rbU1T3qfeyY83DZ0Wqom2dlAbGBkoYEz8IuBwVmAodq7hZn3VpNr2XCJ~9NGfFEC~671U0iipnlyBIdg6Qz0cVXYUNtbauKpjsglrakhh1WxU8bFHmPvFzsXXnvvz1RkBTwK34U5ozTXtE0xQ3VOwzeK7rXGC3LARLZ-kNviY0ioNsEGZN29hNXgvyeWPssNLHm0AiPkpn4lDV3Yknt5BHmoqyKVjJIvORntBqUS4IITKxN0Ry1z-dS3j2f3s9WY9zI8YLUkgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Howard County delegates voted to recommend HOCO 3‑25, a bill enabling the county governing body to establish a system of public campaign financing for members of the county Board of Education.

County staff explained the bill would authorize the county governing body to adopt a public financing system for Board of Education candidates and make conforming code changes. A delegate observed the bill’s title references the Board of Education but questioned whether the drafting limited the program to that board; staff and another delegate clarified that existing law already authorizes a county governing body to establish a public financing system and that the bill explicitly extends that authority to the county board of education.

The delegation approved HOCO 3‑25 on a roll call with all recorded members voting yes. Delegates characterized the measure as enabling local action; no funding mechanism or program details were discussed at the meeting.

Because the bill is enabling legislation, further county action would be required for any program design, funding, or implementation if the governing body chooses to establish a public financing system for board candidates.","HOCO 3‑25, which would authorize the governing body to establish a public campaign financing system for the Howard County Board of Education, passed the delegation with delegates clarifying that existing law already authorizes governing bodies to establish such systems.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":91,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6335141,"Delegation expands alcohol delivery to taverns (HOCO 2125)",232480,390025,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f&start=232&end=390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f/thumbnail_232480.jpg","/articles/6335141/Maryland/Delegation-expands-alcohol-delivery-to-taverns-HOCO-2125","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335141-0d0250eacef322e1c5352d2c464b11d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203849&Signature=bEUrYZn5g7oW7Foq~2MzylAmKX1esNG2D0nhWp191rbtttZOEeKzzsWubPx5ptC6M1CVxKxtohfMk7pX96Rbp6ZdpOVZG3kD1hBdRYk0QKivU57y5jZSuGuymcZxC2Dg1k5PCsEbkzJ~QIUHt799H7ujikrW3rrsJx7zWZ9pbJeZnkWMy18QiHZLduc6P9f6af1ksOKrB~0RbiBZ~ZzSdcx4b5y2o0hdyDH0Lf4Z03AI3PIa~DvpIYxK3tdN4MIL2fJ2K-ZsEAVR10hDNUGYRi-R0ftCVNg4-wYVl3lbZ6~VbACtTD5t2MUrhrOl8Z7CVor1PEzS2GmNSnE25B-PaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Howard County delegates voted to pass HOCO 2125, a bill extending county delivery privileges for alcoholic beverages to holders of Class D licenses (taverns).

County staff explained the bill would allow a Class D licensee to make deliveries within Howard County subject to safeguards: the deliverer must be at least 18 years old; the recipient must be at least 21 and must sign a form acknowledging the criminality of under‑age liquor sales and that the deliverer inspected the recipient’s identification; and a person at least 21 must be physically present to receive and pay for the order at delivery.

A delegate asked whether Class D establishments already sell takeout bottles; county staff confirmed those establishments can already sell sealed containers that customers take with them, and that HOCO 2125 specifically addresses delivery rather than walk‑out sales. The bill passed on a roll call with all recorded delegates voting yes.

The delegation’s favorable vote clears the local legislative step; implementation will require licensees to adopt delivery procedures that conform to the bill’s age‑verification and signature requirements.","HOCO 2125 passed, extending existing delivery authorization to Class D tavern license holders with age verification and signature requirements for deliveries.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6335146,"Howard County delegation approves bill to let movie theaters sell alcohol (HOCO 2025)",196,13915,210496,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f&start=13&end=210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2291420-ecff3677d0d152ae0e62666c0527b57f/thumbnail_13915.jpg","/articles/6335146/Maryland/Howard-County-delegation-approves-bill-to-let-movie-theaters-sell-alcohol-HOCO-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335146-ddb4ee6980cafccd718f7952e0a5ab84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203849&Signature=EM4oIG5aQ0XcZnjx06v8-hK63WH1yn~o5z732Ndg5yU4CCRmH6-0ENEHrPSP0uuSvSHdT66z5hnfkCaubHgAoSr1r75SdWgzKWNp5vr8qUcYdbeT7EnHYD83nxTVxT2fJzndTljQmx3zhgLT-TiUfgSOOyria2NZ27SYcVNbZSdRQh1CF508xrVnkcrdFA7JWR1bzrcfX0WBmoVGFa-t0pWLGbeGLCDYwP1i-DHqvFXo~jIgaDvfboqPu5WQnWdLgN~31YtJQ-B5CJAPlLbhchj1buh9JDF-jWkpFpc7Od-p~me7oGNQNKLTTe8u4S3-bfkkhWvKgQ~Kg2InNsEZEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Howard County delegation voted favorably on a bill to create a movie‑theater alcoholic beverage license. At a February delegation meeting, members approved HOCO 2025 to allow movie theaters in the county to obtain a Class MT license permitting sale of beer, wine and liquor for on‑premises consumption by patrons who have purchased tickets to a showing.

Derek Moriarty, county staff, described the bill as creating “a class MT movie theater … beer, wine, and liquor license” and said the measure would permit the Howard County liquor board to issue the license to a theater owner that holds required training certification. Moriarty told the delegation the board would be authorized to set hours, days of sale and the annual license fee and would be required to adopt regulations to implement the new license.

Moriarty noted similar licenses exist in other Maryland jurisdictions, citing an Anne Arundel County provision and that Montgomery, Prince George’s, Frederick and Washington counties have theater or cinema licensing models that vary in prescriptiveness. The delegation did not amend the language at the meeting.

The bill passed on a roll call with Chair Wu and delegates voting in favor. No abstentions or dissents were recorded in the roll call announced by the clerk.

HOCO 2025 now moves forward as the delegation’s favorable recommendation; the liquor board’s rulemaking and licensing processes would determine how and when individual theaters could begin selling alcohol under the new class license.","The Howard County delegation voted to pass HOCO 2025, which would authorize a new Class MT movie-theater alcoholic beverage license allowing on‑premises sale of beer, wine and liquor to ticketed patrons, with licensing details left to the county liquor board.","actionData","errors"]

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