Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 4-302

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
An amendment to a municipal charter may be initiated by:

(1) the legislative body of the municipality as provided in § 4-304 of this subtitle; or

(2) a petition of the qualified voters of the municipality as provided in § 4-305 of this subtitle.