Anne Arundel County Council debates legislation expanding financial benefits for retired first responders

The Anne Arundel County Council amended three bills Tuesday night, two of which expand benefits for county first responders, setting up further debate and a potential final vote next month. In its hour-long meeting, the council held public hearings on five bills. Three of the bills were amended and will be up for further amendments or a final vote at the council’s next meeting on Feb. 5. Two bills were defeated.