Procurement - Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works Contract Authority - Study and Report

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 forms a Transportation Contract Approval Authority workgroup to examine how the Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority purchase goods and services for capital projects over $500,000. It requires the group to deliver findings and recommendations to the governor and General Assembly by Dec 1, 2026. The legislation also clarifies the Board of Public Works’ oversight of those 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 · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
4. Apr 13, 2026Passed Enrolled
5. Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
6. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
7. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
8. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
10. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Phillips · sponsor
• Alston
• Crutchfield
• Hill
• Kaufman
• Mireku-North
• Patterson
• Roberts
• Ruff
• Stinnett
• Woods
• Wu

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