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SB 3

Workgroup on the Creation of a Data Dashboard for Public Work Contracts and Apprentices - Establishment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Arthur Ellis

Maryland establishes a workgroup to create a public data dashboard tracking government public works contracts and apprenticeship program information for transparency and oversight.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 716
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Bill Summary · SB 3

Legislative bill overview

SB 3 establishes a workgroup tasked with creating a data dashboard to track and publicly display information about public works contracts and apprenticeship programs in Maryland. The bill directs this workgroup to develop standardized metrics and reporting mechanisms for transparency in government contracting and workforce development initiatives.

Why is this important

Public access to contracting and apprenticeship data enables oversight of how tax dollars are spent on construction projects and workforce training, potentially identifying efficiency issues or disparities in opportunity distribution. Transparency can also help contractors, workers, and the public understand trends in public investment and labor market participation.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timeline: Creating and maintaining a comprehensive data dashboard requires resources; unclear who bears costs and how quickly the system must be operational
  • Data collection burden: Requiring contractors and apprenticeship programs to report standardized data may create administrative overhead and compliance challenges for smaller organizations
  • Definition scope: The bill doesn't specify which contracts qualify as "public works" or how apprenticeships will be defined, leaving significant implementation discretion to the workgroup

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

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