State Procurement - Procurement Preferences - Reauthorization and Revisions

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill renews Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program and requires cannabis licensees, public‑private partnerships, offshore wind projects, video lottery terminals and sports‑wagering operators to meet MBE participation goals. It creates new certification, reporting and enforcement steps for state agencies, contractors and the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, and updates the membership of the Governor’s socioeconomic procurement subcabinet. The changes are intended to give minority‑ and women‑owned firms more opportunities and to keep the program in line with federal constitutional requirements.

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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 3, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 82
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 6, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 6, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
6. Apr 6, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
9. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
11. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
12. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Government, Labor, and Elections Committee · sponsor

Bill text

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