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MarylandSB 08132025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Howard Community College - Board of Trustees, Meetings, and Contracts - Alterations Ho. Co. 1-25

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Signed by Governor

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College employees get annual anonymous surveys

Beginning June 1, 2025, Howard Community College’s board must select an independent, nationally recognized employee satisfaction survey each year. The survey must be anonymous, and the board must receive an unedited report of its findings. Before public release, human resources or personnel-related feedback must be removed. The board must also report to the Maryland General Assembly on the faculty union contract’s status until it is finalized.

Howard college board adds two seats

Beginning June 1, 2025, Howard Community College’s board grows from seven to nine members. The Howard County Senate Delegation appoints members with the Maryland Senate’s advice and consent. At least eight members must live in Howard County when appointed and throughout their terms. The two added members’ initial terms end in 2032 and 2033, respectively. A quorum requires four members or a majority of actively serving members, whichever is greater. The law also removes the prior mandatory board training requirement.

Public gains access to college meetings

Beginning June 1, 2025, every Howard Community College board meeting must offer time for public comment. The board must make an audio or video recording of every meeting. Recordings must be available free on the board’s website. When practicable, the board must post each recording within two business days after recording.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 187 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 140 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/14/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 585

    5/13/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (140-0)

    4/7/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/2/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.

    3/26/2025House

  7. Hearing canceled

    3/26/2025House

  8. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  9. Referred Appropriations

    3/15/2025House

  10. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    3/14/2025Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/13/2025Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments {383023/1 Adopted

    3/13/2025Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/13/2025Senate

  14. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/17/2025Senate

  15. Hearing canceled

    2/17/2025Senate

  16. Hearing 2/19 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/6/2025Senate

  17. Hearing canceled

    2/6/2025Senate

  18. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2025Senate

  19. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/3/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

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  • Third Reading

    3/13/2025

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  • First Reading

    2/3/2025

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