MD HB587 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB578
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the Workgroup on Transportation Contract Approval Authority to review the procurement procedures for capital expenditures in connection with State roads, bridges, or highways; and requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Title
Procurement - Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works Contract Authority - Study and Report
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 125 N: 8 NV: 7 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-04-13 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-21 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 116 N: 6 NV: 11 Abs: 8) [PASS]
2026-04-13 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-21 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 116 N: 6 NV: 11 Abs: 8) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 408 |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Third Reading Passed (125-8) |
| 2026-04-13 | House | House Concurs Senate Amendments |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (46-1) |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {613929/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation |
| 2026-03-25 | Senate | Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Referred Budget and Taxation |
| 2026-03-21 | House | Third Reading Passed (116-6) |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Favorable with Amendments {523722/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections |
| 2026-02-06 | House | Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-28 | House | First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections |
Same As/Similar To
HB578 (Carry Over) 2025-02-21 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Subjects
Administrative Agencies
Bridges and Tunnels
Contracts
Evaluations and Reviews
Governor
Highways
Procurement
Public Information
Public Works, Board of
Reports
Rules and Regulations
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
State Procurement
studies
Sunset
Transportation
Transportation - Generally
Transportation, Department of
Bridges and Tunnels
Contracts
Evaluations and Reviews
Governor
Highways
Procurement
Public Information
Public Works, Board of
Reports
Rules and Regulations
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
State Procurement
studies
Sunset
Transportation
Transportation - Generally
Transportation, Department of
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Finance and Procurement | 10 | 202 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 12 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 12 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 12 | 107 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 12 | 108 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 12 | 202 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 4 | 415 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
