STATE BILLMD SB 673PASSED

State Procurement - Apprenticeship Program Accountability and Completion

Requiring certain apprenticeship programs utilized in certain State procurements to have at least a 25% completion rate, as determined by the Maryland Department of Labor.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD SB 673 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 532 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

AWAlonzo WashingtonSenator · Democrat · SD-022Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 532Senate

Apr 10, 2026Returned PassedSenate

Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (118-13)House

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.House

Mar 21, 2026Referred Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse

Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (30-10)Senate

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Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {373924/1 AdoptedSenate

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and TaxationSenate

Feb 11, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 6, 2026First Reading Budget and TaxationSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 30 yea · 10 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · House · 118 yea · 13 nayPassed

Subjects

State Procurement
Apprenticeships and Internships
Labor, Department of
Procurement
Revenue and Taxes
Standards and Best Practices
Administrative Agencies
Certifications
Collective Bargaining
Construction
Continuing Education
Job Training
Public Works
Registration
Rules and Regulations
Termination of Employment

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