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State Procurement - Exceptions - Historic Preservation Services (The Honorable Barrie S. Ciliberti Historic Preservation Act of 2026)

State of Maryland

Establishing certain exceptions to State procurement requirements for certain contracts with nonprofit entities related to historic preservation, archaeology, and conservation service opportunities; and requiring certain contracts to include clauses requiring a nonprofit entity to competitively and transparently procure any subcontracted services, provide certain annual reports including minority business enterprise subcontracting utilization, and maximize opportunities for community engagement.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 641 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

PCPaul CordermanSenator · Republican · SD-002Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 451Senate
Apr 10, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (41-0)Senate
Apr 10, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (131-0)House
Apr 10, 2026Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day (Delegate Clippinger) Adopted (130-0)House
Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments AdoptedHouse
Show 11 earlier actions
Apr 10, 2026Committee Amendment Adopted (127-0)House
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {203322/1House
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse
Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 20, 2026Referred Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse
Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate
Mar 16, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments {333822/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and TaxationSenate
Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 5, 2026First Reading Budget and TaxationSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 19, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 0 nayPassed
Committee Amendment AdoptedApr 10, 2026 · House · 127 yea · 0 nayPassed
Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day (Delegate Clippinger) AdoptedApr 10, 2026 · House · 130 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · House · 131 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • State Procurement
  • Awareness and Outreach
  • Contracts
  • General Services, Department of
  • Historical Matters
  • Housing and Community Development, Department of
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Planning, Department of
  • Procurement
  • Reports
  • Standards and Best Practices
  • Transportation
  • Minority Business Enterprises

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