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HB 1499

State Procurement - Construction and Services - Contract Modification

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tiffany Alston and 22 co-sponsors

Maryland HB 1499 modifies state procurement rules for construction and service contracts to allow modifications under specified conditions while strengthening oversight mechanisms.

Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1499

Legislative bill overview

HB 1499 modifies Maryland's state procurement procedures for construction and services contracts, allowing for contract modifications under specified conditions. The bill has already passed third reading and is currently being reviewed by the Budget and Taxation Committee after receiving favorable amendments from Health and Government Operations.

Why is this important

State procurement rules directly affect how taxpayer money is spent on public projects and services. Changes to contract modification procedures can impact project timelines, costs, and oversight mechanisms for major infrastructure and service delivery initiatives across Maryland.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specific modification thresholds and conditions are not detailed in the available information, making it unclear what changes are actually permitted and under what financial limits
  • Oversight concerns: Expanded contract modification authority could reduce competitive bidding requirements or oversight checkpoints if not carefully constrained, potentially increasing costs or reducing transparency
  • Budget impact: Any loosening of procurement restrictions could have significant fiscal implications for the state budget, which may explain why it's now under Budget and Taxation Committee review

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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