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Votes at a glance: Expedited Bill 19‑26 (data center moratorium)

Montgomery County Economic Development Committee · July 22, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved the amended expedited moratorium (Expedited Bill 19‑26) with a unanimous recorded outcome; mover and seconder were Councilmember Lori Anne Sales and Councilmember Glass, respectively.

Action: Approve amended Expedited Bill 19‑26 establishing a temporary moratorium on permits for data centers with an 18‑month sunset.

Motion: Moved by Councilmember Lori Anne Sales; seconded by Councilmember Glass. Committee announced the motion passed unanimously; Chair said "and he passes unanimously." The committee treated technical definition edits and transition language as part of the amendment package prior to the formal motion. The committee's approval directs DPS to apply the moratorium consistent with the transition language and to coordinate with staff for consolidated full‑council action on July 28.