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Committee places municipal annexation limitation bill on hold pending more review
Summary
The committee voted to hold House Bill 15 25, which would limit municipal annexation across legislative-district lines, to gather more information before taking a formal position.
The Prince George's County General Assembly Committee voted on March 11 to hold House Bill 15 25, a measure that would prohibit municipalities from annexing land located in a different state legislative district than the municipality.
Why it matters: Sponsors say the bill is intended to increase public participation and align annexations with legislative-district boundaries created in the redistricting process. Supporters contend the measure would prevent municipalities from annexing large tracts that place residents in a municipality they did not expect. Committee members asked staff for more information on where the proposed prohibitions would apply and on the bill's procedural posture.
Committee action: Council Member Harrison moved to hold the bill; Council Member Burrows seconded. The committee clerk recorded the motion to hold with a 4–0 tally.
Next steps: The committee took no further action and did not send a formal position; staff will provide additional information for a future meeting.
