SB143Introduced in the Senate
Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)
Introduced by Joanne Benson, District 24
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 qualified apprentices or journeyworkers necessary to meet a certain applicable percentage for the project; altering which projects are subject to certain apprenticeship requirements; repealing certain provisions of law that authorized contractors and subcontractors to make certain payments to a certain apprenticeship program in lieu of employing certain apprentices; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Finance and Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
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