Education & Workforce
Bill Tracking
2026
| Bill | Bill Title | Hearing Date | Sponsor | Status | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 297 (SB 70) | Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway | Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.@Ways and Means |
Chair, Ways and Means Committee | In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (3/16) | Support |
| SB 70 (HB 297) | Adult Education - High School Diploma Pathways - MDiplomaWorks Pathway | Hearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.@Ways and Means |
Chair, Education, Energy the Environment Committee | In the House - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (3/16) | Support |
| HB 360 (SB 483) | Criminal Procedure - Automated Expungement (Clean Slate Act of 2026) | Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.@Judiciary |
Del. David Moon (20-D) | In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (1/29) | Support |
| SB 483 (HB 360) | Criminal Procedure - Automated Shielding (Clean Slate Act of 2026) | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.@Judicial Proceedings |
Sen. Mike McKay (1-R) | In the House - First Reading Judiciary (3/21) | Support |
| HB 461 (SB 300) | Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.@Economic Matters |
Del. Natalie Ziegler (9A-D) | In the Senate - First Reading Finance (3/13) | Support |
| SB 300 (HB 461) | Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment | Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.@Finance |
Sen. Katie Hester (9-D) | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters (3/6) | Support |
| HB 506 (SB 455) | Economic Development - Transformational Project Financing Program - Establishment | Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)@Economic Matters |
Del. Lily Qi (15-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) (2/3) | Monitor |
| SB 455 (HB 506) | Economic Development - Transformational Project Financing Program - Establishment | Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.@Finance |
Sen. Jim Rosapepe (21-D) | In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance (3/23) | Monitor |
| HB 507 (SB 305) | Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.@Judiciary |
Del. Malcolm Ruff (41-D) | In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (1/29) | Support |
| SB 305 (HB 507) | Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Incarcerated Individual Training and Reentry Grant Fund - Extension | Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.@Budget and Taxation |
Sen. Shelly Hettleman (11-D) | In the House - First Reading Judiciary (3/6) | Support |
| HB 1070 (SB 539) | Department of Social and Economic Mobility - Workforce Opportunities Grant Program and Fund | Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.@Government, Labor, and Elections |
Del. Stephanie Smith (45-D) | In the House - Third Reading Passed (97-34) (3/20) | Support |
| SB 539 (HB 1070) | Department of Social and Economic Mobility - Workforce Opportunities Grant Program and Fund | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.@Finance |
Sen. William Smith (20-D) | In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (2/12) | Support |
| HB 1259 | Zoning Authorities - Operation of Family Child Care Homes - Prohibitions and Requirements | Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m.@Economic Matters |
Del. Jessica Feldmark (12A-D) | In the House - Third Reading Passed (91-32) (3/21) | Support |
| SB 869 | Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment | Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.@Economic Matters Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.@Finance |
Sen. Alonzo Washington (22-D) | In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (3/21) | Support |