Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 859: State Procurement and Personnel - Liquidated Damages Documentation Requirements and State Fiscal Leadership Capacity
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 859 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Procurement and Personnel - Liquidated Damages Documentation Requirements and State Fiscal Leadership Capacity. Primary sponsor: Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 367.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 367
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
- Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
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