State Finance and Procurement - Retention Proceeds
Sponsor: Christopher T. Adams (District 37B)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: State ProcurementStatus: Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that undisputed retention proceeds retained by a unit or a certain contractor under a State procurement contract be paid within 90 days after the date of substantial completion.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | Howard County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Keeffe, Kevinlobbyist | Law Office of Kevin O'Keeffe | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Adams, Chris | Maryland House of Delegates | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Adams, Chris | Maryland House of Delegates | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Adams, Delegate Adamslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Adams, Delegate Adamslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Teffeau, Matthewlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Teffeau, Matthewlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Woolums, John | DGS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Woolums, John | DGS | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGriffin, AndrewHoward County Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…
FAVO'Keeffe, KevinLaw Office of Kevin O'KeeffeRegistered for: Eva Group LLC; IEC Chesapeake; PepsiCo; W.W. Grainger, Inc.…