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MD HB949

MD HB949
State Finance and Procurement - Retention Proceeds


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Introduced
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning State Finance and Procurement - Retention Proceeds FOR the purpose of requiring that certain retention proceeds retained by a unit or a certain contractor under a State procurement contract be paid within a certain period of time after the date of substantial completion; and generally relating to the payment of retention proceeds under a State procurement contract. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 13-225 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill requires that undisputed retention proceeds (a portion of payments withheld from contractors and subcontractors) under state procurement contracts for construction be paid within 90 days after the date of substantial completion of the project. It also specifies that if the retention proceeds are held in an escrow account, each payment of the retention proceeds must include a pro rata portion of the interest earned. The bill amends the existing law in the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Maryland Code.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:00:00 3/6/2023 ) (on 03/06/2023)

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