State Procurement - Worker Residency Requirements

Summary

The bill targets public construction projects of $5 million or more in six Maryland counties, mandating that contractors ensure 35% of apprenticeship hours are done by state residents. Contractors can instead contribute to the State Apprenticeship Training Fund or a registered apprenticeship program. Non‑compliance triggers a monetary penalty and possible debarment from future state contracts.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Apr 2, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Apr 2, 2026
• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Mar 6, 2026

History

1. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 19, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
3. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 17, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
6. Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
7. Feb 19, 2026Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Feb 12, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Sponsors

• Wilson · sponsor
• Fair
• Kerr
• Lehman
• Ruth
• Solomon
• Stewart
• Wells

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