State Government – Council for Open Data – Membership and Responsibilities

HB 262 renames Maryland's "Council on Open Data" to the "Council for Open Data" and reduces its membership from 37 to 11 members. The new council includes the State Chief Data Officer (as chair), representatives from local governments, and members from private, academic, or nonprofit sectors appointed by the Governor. The bill updates the council’s responsibilities to provide guidance on open data standards, coordinate state data initiatives, promote partnerships, and advise on budget matters related to open data. It does not create new policy but restructures the existing council’s governance and membership. The bill is currently pre-filed and scheduled for a committee hearing.