S.B. 909- Workplace Fraud
Enacted- While not a perfect bill by any means, the legislation was greatly amended to address most of our concerns.

H.B. 644- Procurement- Apprenticeship Training Programs
Enacted- Our amendments allowing for contributions to a registered apprenticeship program or to an organization that has registered apprenticeship programs were kept in the bill.

H.B. 543/S.B. 406- Prevailing Wage Rates- Public Works Contracts- Suits by Employees
Both bills failed.

H.B. 310- Unemployment Insurance- Eligibility- Part-Time Workers
Enacted and signed by the Governor today.

H.B. 921- Construction Permits- Expiration Dates
Enacted

H.B. 951- Health Care Affordability Act-
Failed- This is the 2% payroll tax legislation.

H.B. 1249/S.B. 831- Maryland Wage & Hour law- Payment of Overtime
Failed

H.B. 1287/S.B. 451- Maryland Wage & Hour Law- Criminal Penalties
Failed

H.B. 1307- Health Insurance Requirements- Public Work Contracts-
Failed- This is the bill that would have required a contractor to provide health insurance or pay into a state fund.

H.B. 1409- Prevailing Wage- Reduction in Threshold to $100,000
Failed

S.B. 562- Labor & Employment- Flexible Leave
Enacted

S.B. 660- Labor & Employment- Shift Breaks
Failed

S.B. 704- Construction Sites- Toilets & Lavatories
Failed

S.B. 991- Crane Operators- Certificates of Competence
Enacted