2026-82 • Regular AgendaHoward County (Howard County)

Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library

Presented in: Howard County Commissioners Court - March 23, 2026 on 2026-03-23

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-82: Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion / Possible Action: Construction Related Budget Items - Law Enforcement Center and/or Library

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).