The Howard County Council convened on July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM for its legislative wrap-up session. The hybrid meeting included final consideration of several resolutions and bills, covering board appointments, school system capital and operating budget adjustments, a land conveyance at Troy Park, and a debated amendment to the Clean Air Integrity Act. Key votes included unanimous approvals for school funding bills, a 4–1 passage of a delegated authority resolution, and a 3–2 vote to amend the Clean Air bill, which was ultimately tabled after its effective date was extended.
Good morning, everyone. This is the council's July legislative wrap-up session in which we will give final consideration to legislation previously introduced and heard. This legislative session is being conducted as a hybrid meeting, which is available in person and virtual via WebEx. It is also available to the public through live stream on the Howard County Council website and broadcasting channels 44 and 1071. At this time, we're going to do a roll call of the council members. Ms. Rigby. Here. Miss Young. Here. Miss Walsh? Here. Mr. Youngman. Here. And I am Opal Jones. We will now recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Let me say it's a America. Individual with liberty and justice for all. All right. We have asked the council administrator to enforce a public participation guideline to help the council and support staff remain focused on the topics of the meeting. Going forward, attendees will not be allowed to approach the horseshoe area or dais before, during, or after council meetings. As has been the practice, council members are available for public interaction. The individual council member will enter the public seating area to engage in conversation. Constituents are encouraged to reach out to the council representative during normal business hours to schedule a convenient time to discuss any issues or concerns. If you have immediate questions regarding the topics of this meeting, please reach out to the designated staff member seated at the table in the back of the room. For questions not related to this meeting, please contact the council office during normal business hours at 410 313 2001. We appreciate your cooperation, cooperation, and helping us maintain a safe, orderly, and efficient meeting environment. Moving on to our agenda, we will begin today's session with the approval of journals and minutes of meetings. I move to approve the journal of legislative session July 6, 2026. Second. Ms. Herrick, could you please call the vote to approve the journal of legislative session July 6th? Chair Jones? Yes. Ms. Young? Yes. Ms. Rigby? Yes. Ms. Walsh? Yes. Mr. Youngman. Yes. The motion to approve passes. I move to approve the minutes of monthly meeting July 13th and legislative public hearing July 20th, 2026. Second.