SB964Introduced in the Senate
Public Works Contracts - Apprenticeship Requirements (Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization Act)
Introduced by Cory McCray, District 45
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 409
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
124
Yes
11
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 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Senate Rules
Rereferred to Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {613728/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
Rereferred to Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Adams) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (124-11)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409
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