The Prince George - General Assembly Committee convened on September 9, 2025, to discuss several key legislative matters, including supplier diversity in procurement and a proposed bag fee.

The meeting began with a motion to hold a discussion regarding the county executive's opinion on a previous matter, which was unanimously approved with a 4-0 vote. Following this, the committee shifted its focus to the supplier diversity procurement participation requirements. This local bill aims to empower the county governing body to establish stronger procurement requirements for Prince George's County Public Schools and Prince George's Community College. The proposed legislation could introduce participation goals, incentives, and support for county-based small and minority businesses.

Council members expressed their support for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of fostering local businesses. Council member Ariotta highlighted the need for enabling legislation to facilitate local discussions on effective strategies. However, some members raised concerns about the necessity of state authority to implement these changes, questioning what barriers currently exist.

A motion to support the supplier diversity bill was made and seconded, resulting in another unanimous vote of 4-0 in favor. The committee agreed to forward the bill to the full council for further consideration, with a request for the county executive to provide insights on the matter.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to revisit any concerns during the full council discussion, ensuring that all voices are heard as the legislation progresses.