Procurement – University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Baltimore City Community College
Sponsor: Senator WashingtonCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: State Government - ProcurementStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the requirements for procurement policies of the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, and Baltimore City Community College to authorize rather than require, to the maximum extent practicable, the purchasing of supplies and services in accordance with certain procurement preferences.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Washington, Mary | Maryland General Assembly | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Holman, Julian | University System of Maryland Anti-Prison Labor Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Liaqat, Rehman | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Washington, Senator Washingtonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Favazza, Johnlobbyist | Manis Canning & Associates | Oral |
| UNF | Sanders, Stephen | Maryland Correctional Enterprises | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Love, William | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFFavazza, JohnManis Canning & AssociatesRegistered for: Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.; Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber; Baltimore Ravens…
UNFBereano, BruceRegistered for: 5400 Holiday Drive LLC; Anne Arundel County Fair; Aurora Technical Systems; BWI Airport Fire Rescue Local 1742; BWI Airport Professional Firefighters; BWI Taxi Management, Inc.…