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MarylandHB 14222026 Regular SessionHouse

State Procurement and Personnel - Liquidated Damages Documentation Requirements and State Fiscal Leadership Capacity

Sponsored By: Jared Solomon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government - PersonnelState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsAdministrative AgenciesAuditors and AuditsBudget and Management, Department ofDamagesDisclosureEvaluations and ReviewsInformation TechnologyProcurementPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcRecruitment and HiringReportsRules and RegulationsSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesStandards and Best PracticesState Employees

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Flexible pay for state IT chiefs

Beginning July 1, 2026, the budget secretary may set pay scales for chief information officers in Executive Branch units. The University System of Maryland is excluded. The goal is to recruit and keep IT leaders.

New oversight on state contract damages

Beginning July 1, 2026, State units face new steps on large contracts. For contracts of $5 million or more, if they choose not to collect liquidated damages after a breach, they must keep records explaining why. They must send that explanation to the Board of Public Works and the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee. Board approval is no longer required to skip collecting those damages. These rules apply to State agencies, not private contractors.

Stronger CFO rules for big agencies

Starting July 1, 2026, large State units face new CFO standards. The rules apply to units that receive at least $1.75 billion a year and have a CFO; the University System of Maryland is excluded. The law defines the CFO as the top finance official and lets the budget secretary set CFO pay scales to aid hiring. By November 1, 2026, minimum CFO qualifications must be set for education, experience, skills, and certifications. At each fiscal year end, the CFO must give the Comptroller all entries, data for federal award schedules, and a signed accuracy letter.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jared Solomon

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 287 • No: 17

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 120 • No: 9 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 124 • No: 8 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 366

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (120-9)

    4/10/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/7/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/6/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {943528/1 Adopted

    4/6/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/6/2026Senate

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

    3/25/2026Senate

  10. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (124-8)

    3/20/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {793821/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026House

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

    3/19/2026House

  15. Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/19/2026House

  16. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

    PDF

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