The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee convened on October 2, 2025, to discuss the proposed draft 2A of Bill CB-069-2025. The meeting began with a review of the previous discussions, noting that the committee did not have the opportunity to address this bill during the September 18 meeting.

The committee was informed that the bill's sponsor had approved a proposed draft 2B, which was distributed to committee members shortly before the meeting. Mr. Irving was designated to discuss these amendments at the appropriate time.

The Planning Board had taken no position on draft 1 of the bill, and their letter, along with a technical staff report, was referenced as being available on pages 17 through 32 of the meeting materials. Mr. Alex Hurtle from the budget and policy team expressed concerns that the legislation might be premature and suggested it should be held until the completion of the Health Atlas study, which is documented on page 40.

The Office of Law confirmed that draft 1 of the bill was in proper legislative form, with their findings available on page 79. Additionally, the county executive had requested that draft 1 be held in committee, as indicated in an email from Ms. Owens found on page 80. The Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE) submitted a comment taking no position on draft 1, which is noted on page 99.

The committee received five comments regarding CB-069 proposed draft 2A, with four in support and one in opposition. This was a change from previous discussions, where there were five supportive comments and two letters of opposition.

The meeting concluded with a summary of the discussions and an acknowledgment of the various positions presented. Further deliberations on the bill and its amendments are expected in future meetings as the committee continues to evaluate the proposed legislation.