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HB 839·MD·house

Frederick Community College - Board of Trustees - Meeting and Training Requirements

Signed into LawFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Frederick County Delegation
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 576

May 12, 2026

Legislative status

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee
  3. Reported by Committee
  4. Floor Vote Scheduled
  5. Passed One Chamber
  6. Passed Both Chambers
  7. Sent to Executive
  8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill sets new rules for the Frederick Community College Board of Trustees, requiring each meeting to include a public comment period and to be video or audio recorded. Recordings must be posted online within 210 business days at no cost, and board members must complete governance training at least every two years. It also clarifies board composition, term limits, a $500 annual expense allowance, and a conflict‑of‑interest restriction with the county Board of Education.

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History

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 576
  2. Returned Passed
  3. Third Reading Passed
  4. Second Reading Passed
  5. Floor Amendment {
  6. Motion Special Order until 4/7 (Senator Folden) Adopted
  7. Floor Amendment {
  8. Motion Special Order until 4/6 (Senator Lewis Young) Adopted
  9. Favorable Adopted
  10. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
  11. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
  12. Third Reading Passed

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

  • Frederick County Delegation · sponsor

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