SB869Introduced in the Senate
Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment
Introduced by Alonzo Washington, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program in the Department of Commerce to provide customized, no-cost workforce training as a business attraction tool, to recruit strategic industries and qualified business entities to the State; requiring the Department to partner with not more than two community colleges in the State to deliver training services; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
123
Yes
12
No
6
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 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Not Voting |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (123-12)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535
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