# Rule 11-4 Removal of sponsor’s name

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

## Rule 11-4 Removal of sponsor’s name

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 11-4 (2026)

(a) Removal authorized. A Councilmember who is listed as a sponsor of a bill may offer an amendment to remove their name from the bill.

(b) Substitution of sole sponsor. If the Councilmember requesting that their name be removed from the bill is the bill’s only sponsor, the reporting committee becomes the sponsor.