STATE BILLMD HB 954ENGROSSED

State Finance and Procurement - Retention Proceeds

State of Maryland

Requiring that undisputed retention proceeds retained by a unit or a certain contractor under a State procurement contract be paid within 90 days after the date of substantial completion.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 18, 2026
239 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 954 · EngrossedMar 18

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Bill details

Last action
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 23, 2026
Pending committee
Budget and Taxation

Sponsors

CAChristopher AdamsRepresentative · Republican · HD-037Primary sponsor
BCBonnie CullisonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-019
KKKen KerrRepresentative · Democrat · HD-003

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 23, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Mar 19, 2026Referred Budget and TaxationSenate
Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed (133-0)House
Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse
Feb 19, 2026Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.House
Feb 5, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedMar 18, 2026 · House · 133 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • State Procurement
  • Procurement
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Salaries and Compensation

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