Howard County - Highways - Speed Limits Ho. Co. 8-26

Summary

The bill lets Howard County reduce the maximum speed on any highway to no lower than 15 mph, but only after completing an engineering and traffic investigation. It also prevents the county from installing new speed‑monitoring systems to enforce the reduced limits. The measure aims to give local officials flexibility for safety while limiting additional enforcement technology.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Mar 25, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Mar 25, 2026
• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 26, 2026

History

1. Mar 20, 2026Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 12, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
3. Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Mar 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
6. Mar 9, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
7. Feb 12, 2026Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Feb 11, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation

Sponsors

• Howard County Delegation · sponsor

Bill text

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