STATE BILLMD SB 869PASSED

Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment

Establishing the Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program in the Department of Commerce to provide customized, no-cost workforce training as a business attraction tool, to recruit strategic industries and qualified business entities to the State; requiring the Department to partner with not more than two community colleges in the State to deliver training services; etc.

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

MD SB 869 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

AWAlonzo WashingtonSenator · Democrat · SD-022Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535Senate

Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedSenate

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (123-12)House

Apr 9, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse

Apr 9, 2026Favorable Report by Economic MattersHouse

Mar 23, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.House

Mar 23, 2026Hearing canceledHouse

Mar 21, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.House

Show 7 earlier actions

Mar 20, 2026Referred Economic MattersHouse

Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate

Mar 18, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Mar 18, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Mar 18, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate

Feb 12, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 19, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 123 yea · 12 nayPassed

Subjects

Economic Development
Commerce and Business
Commerce, Department of
Community Colleges
Industry and Manufacturing
Job Training
Pilot Programs
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Salaries and Compensation
Sunset
Work, Labor, and Employment

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