Rule 13-3 Request for return
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 13-3 (2026)
Rule 13-3 Request for returnLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Motion to reconsider passage.
(1)
The Council may request the Mayor return a bill for further consideration by making a motion to reconsider the vote by which a bill passed third reading. The motion for further consideration must pass by the affirmative vote of a majority of all Councilmembers (8).
(2)
Notwithstanding the time limitations of Rule 15-10, a motion to reconsider may be made under this rule at any time before the bill has been enacted or vetoed.
(b)
Placement on third reading. On return of the bill, the bill is considered to be back on third reading.