# Rule 9-6 Committee and agency referrals

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

## Rule 9-6 Committee and agency referrals

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 9-6 (2026)

(a) In general. On introduction of a bill, unless a majority of the Councilmembers present directs otherwise, the President shall refer the bill to:

  (1) the committee the President considers appropriate;

  (2) all City agencies required by law to review and report on the bill; and

  (3) any other City agencies that the President selects to review and report on the bill.

(b) No impact. If a City agency is referred a bill that does not apply to or will have no impact on the agency, the agency shall submit a report stating that there is no impact on the agency.