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Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)

State of Maryland

Altering certain apprenticeship requirements relating to public works contracts to require certain contractors and subcontractors to employ a certain number of qualifying new apprentices or journeyworkers necessary to meet a certain applicable percentage for the project; altering which projects are subject to certain apprenticeship requirements; altering certain provisions of law that authorize contractors and subcontractors to make certain payments to a certain apprenticeship program in lieu of employing certain apprentices; etc.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 964 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

CMCory McCraySenator · Democrat · SD-045Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409Senate
Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (124-11)House
Apr 13, 2026Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Adams) AdoptedHouse
Apr 13, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse
Apr 13, 2026Rereferred to Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse
Apr 13, 2026Referred Rules and Executive NominationsHouse
Show 6 earlier actions
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (45-0)Senate
Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {613728/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and TaxationSenate
Apr 10, 2026Rereferred to Budget and TaxationSenate
Feb 13, 2026First Reading Senate RulesSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 124 yea · 11 nayPassed

Subjects

  • State Procurement
  • AELR Committee
  • Apprenticeships and Internships
  • Baltimore City
  • Community Colleges
  • Construction
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Data
  • Electronic Communication
  • Ethics
  • internet
  • Job Training
  • Postal Service
  • Public Works
  • Public Works, Board of
  • Reports
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Salaries and Compensation
  • Standards and Best Practices
  • State Universities and Colleges
  • Telecommunications
  • Time
  • Work, Labor, and Employment

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