# Chapter 16 – Journal

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

## Rule 16-1 Contents generally

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-1 (2026)

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.

## Rule 16-2 Bill titles

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-2 (2026)

(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.

## Rule 16-3 Members’ names

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-3 (2026)

The name of every Councilmember introducing a bill, presenting an order, or making a motion shall be entered on the Journal.

## Rule 16-4 Amendments

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-4 (2026)

(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.

## Rule 16-5 Votes

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-5 (2026)

(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.

## Rule 16-6 Remarks, etc

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-6 (2026)

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.

## Rule 16-7 Rules

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 16-7 (2026)

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.