HB864Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)
Introduced by Melissa Wells, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering certain apprenticeship requirements relating to public works contracts to require certain contractors and subcontractors to employ a certain number of qualifying new apprentices or journeyworkers necessary to meet a certain applicable percentage for the project; altering which projects are subject to certain apprenticeship requirements; altering certain provisions of law that authorize contractors and subcontractors to make certain payments to a certain apprenticeship program in lieu of employing certain apprentices; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
122
Yes
8
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {433921/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (118-6)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {763825/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (122-8)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 433921/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 763825/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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