State Finance and Procurement - Retention Proceeds
Sponsor: Johnny Mautz (District 37)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: State ProcurementStatus: Hearing 2/24 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 (7)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | O'Keeffe, Kevinlobbyist | Law Office of Kevin O'Keeffe | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Mautz, Senator Mautzlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Sakata, Michael | MTBMA | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Smith, Tim | Maryland Asphalt Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Teffeau, Matthewlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Woolums, John | DGS | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVO'Keeffe, KevinLaw Office of Kevin O'KeeffeRegistered for: Eva Group LLC; IEC Chesapeake; PepsiCo; W.W. Grainger, Inc.…