# Rule 9-7 Erroneous committee referral

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

## Rule 9-7 Erroneous committee referral

Balt., Md., Council Rules r. 9-7 (2026)

(a) Scope. This rule applies to a bill that has been referred to the wrong committee.

(b) Action by President. Within 2 meeting days of the referral, the President may direct the committee chair to return a bill to the Council for re-referral.

(c) Action by committee. If, at any time, a committee determines by a majority vote of its members that a bill referred to it should properly be heard by another committee, the committee shall return the bill to the Council with its recommendation for re-referral.