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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Crossed Over
03/16/2024
03/16/2024
Passed
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each procurement unit to establish a price preference for small businesses; and designating the Board of Public Works as the regulatory authority for the Small Business Preference Program.
AI Summary
This bill requires each procurement unit of the executive branch of the Maryland state government to establish a price preference for small businesses when awarding contracts, with additional preferences for veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The Board of Public Works is designated as the regulatory authority for the Small Business Preference Program, which includes establishing procedures for compiling a list of small businesses, locating potential sources, and simplifying procurement specifications to increase small business participation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (31)
Chris Tomlinson (R)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Mike Griffith (R),
Pam Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Kent Roberson (D),
April Rose (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 653 (on 05/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0850?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_653_hb0850e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0850e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 933726/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0000/hb0850_93372601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0850_b&t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0850t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 553324/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0000/hb0850_55332401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0850_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0850f.pdf |
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