# Rule 11-5 Form and preparation

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

## Rule 11-5 Form and preparation

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 11-5 (2026)

(a) Form. Amendments proposed to a bill, whether as part of a committee report or by a motion from the floor, shall be in the following format: Amendments to Council Bill XX-XXXX/XX-XXXXR (First Reader/Third Reader/Enrolled Copy) By: Committee/Councilmember ___________________ {To be offered to the / on the Council floor} Amendment No. 1 [Text of Amendment] Amendment No. 2 [Text of Amendment] Amendment No. 3 [Text of Amendment]

(b) Preparation. Before proposed amendments may be submitted to the Council or a committee for consideration:

  (1) they shall be submitted to the Department of Legislative Reference for preparation in accordance with these rules; and

  (2) the original copy of the amendments shall be endorsed by the Department of Legislative Reference:

    (i) as having been approved by the Department for form, style, and codification; or

    (ii) if not so approved, as having been formatted by the Department.