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Howard County delegation holds bill 10-26 after late amendment and asks for final integrated language
Summary
Delegates held HOKO 10-26 because a late amendment arrived the night before and members said they lacked time to review it; members asked staff for an interlineated/integrated copy and agreed to take the item up next week.
The Howard County delegation agreed on March 4 to hold HOKO 10-26 after members said a substantive amendment arrived late and they had not had an opportunity to examine the final text. Delegates said they need a single, interlineated copy of the amendment to understand changes before taking a vote.
Multiple members said they were confused by successive changes and asked for more time for review. Delegate Watson moved to hold the bill; other delegates supported delaying action so the amendment office can produce a final integrated version for review. The chair said the item will be held until next week to allow members to read and consider the finalized language.
The delegation described the decision as procedural: members emphasized the need for sufficient time to read and understand amendments before voting, particularly close to legislative deadlines and crossover.
