Chapter 16 – Journal
Current through 2024. Source: DLR publication. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-1 (2026)
Rule 16-1 Contents generallyLinkCopy Citation
The following shall be entered on the Journal whenever being presented or considered:
(1)
all reports and actions taken on any bill; and
(2)
every question, motion, or amendment presented to the City Council for decision.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-2 (2026)
Rule 16-2 Bill titlesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
First entry. When a bill is entered on the Journal for the first time, the entry shall contain the bill’s number and its full title.
(b)
Subsequent entries. Subsequent entries for the bill may be by number and an abbreviated title.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-3 (2026)
Rule 16-3 Members’ namesLinkCopy Citation
The name of every Councilmember introducing a bill, presenting an order, or making a motion shall be entered on the Journal.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-4 (2026)
Rule 16-4 AmendmentsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
When proposed. Every amendment shall be printed in the Journal when proposed.
(b)
When later considered. If a proposed amendment lies over, it shall again be printed in the Journal when considered.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-5 (2026)
Rule 16-5 VotesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Roll call votes. Every vote taken by roll call shall be entered on the Journal, specifying how each Councilmember voted.
(b)
Others. For any other question, only the result of the vote need be entered on the Journal.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-6 (2026)
Rule 16-6 Remarks, etcLinkCopy Citation
A majority of the Councilmembers present may request that the Journal include remarks, prayers, messages, or other relevant matters appropriate to the Council’s business.
Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-7 (2026)
Rule 16-7 RulesLinkCopy Citation
The Rules adopted by the City Council at the start of a new 4-year term, and any subsequent amendments to those Rules, shall be printed in full in the Journal when adopted.