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MarylandHB 08642026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Melissa Wells (Democratic)

Passed

State ProcurementAELR CommitteeApprenticeships and InternshipsBaltimore CityCommunity CollegesConstructionContractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc.Contracts -see also- ProcurementData -see also- Census; DemographicsElectronic CommunicationEthicsInternet -see also- Internet AccessJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabPostal ServicePublic Works -see also- Brg&Tun; Hwys; PublBlgFac; etc.Public Works, Board ofReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesStandards and Best PracticesState Universities and CollegesTelecommunicationsTimeWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Melissa Wells

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jackie Addison

    Democratic • House

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

  • Adrian Boafo

    Democratic • House

  • Derrick Coley

    Democratic • House

  • Julian Ivey

    Democratic • House

  • Robert B. Long

    Republican • House

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

  • Cheryl E. Pasteur

    Democratic • House

  • Kent Roberson

    Democratic • House

  • Denise Roberts

    Democratic • House

  • Malcolm P. Ruff

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Ruth

    Democratic • House

  • Jared Solomon

    Democratic • House

  • Sean A. Stinnett

    Democratic • House

  • Veronica Turner

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Wims

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

  • Caylin Young

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 281 • No: 14

House vote • 4/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 8 • Other: 11

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 6 • Other: 17

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/11/2026House

  2. Third Reading Passed (122-8)

    4/11/2026House

  3. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  4. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Favorable with Amendments {763825/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/9/2026Senate

  8. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  9. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (118-6)

    3/21/2026House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {433921/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/20/2026House

  14. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/9/2026House

  15. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/11/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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