# Rule 11-3 Change of purpose

Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Rule 11-3 Change of purpose

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 11-3 (2026)

A bill may not be amended during its passage in the Council by a direction to “strike out everything after the words ‘An Ordinance concerning’” or by any other amendment or series of amendments that would have the effect of changing the original bill’s basic purpose.