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House session in Annapolis: HB 28 and HB 229 declared passed; HB 226 vote recorded but final disposition unclear
Summary
During the Feb. 12 floor session in Annapolis the clerk reported final-passage tallies for multiple bills: House Bill 28 (higher education/private career schools) and House Bill 229 (MDTA revenue bond limit increase) were declared passed; House Bill 226 (Department of Disabilities housing programs) recorded a 122–6 tally but the clerk noted a constitutional‑majority issue and the transcript does not record a final declaration.
The House convened in Annapolis on Feb. 12 with ceremonial opening remarks and a prayer before moving through consent calendars and several third‑reading votes.
On third reading and final passage, the clerk read House Bill 28 (higher education; private career schools; advertising). The clerk reported, "There being 128 votes in the affirmative, and 0 votes in the negative," and declared the bill passed, saying it "having received a constitutional majority." House Bill 28 was therefore recorded as approved on final passage.
The clerk then read House Bill 226 (establishing Department of Disabilities housing…
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