Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB1161 — Board of Public Works - Contract Review - Climate and Sustainability Information (BPW Climate Transparency Act)

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requiring a State agency to provide certain climate and sustainability information on submission of a certain contract award recommendation or proposed public-private partnership agreement to the Board of Public Works; requiring liaisons to the Board to ensure compliance; requiring the climate and sustainability information to be placed on the Board agenda; and requiring the Department of General Services to issue certain guidance.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (187)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1161 do?
Requiring a State agency to provide certain climate and sustainability information on submission of a certain contract award recommendation or proposed public-private partnership agreement to the Board of Public Works; requiring liaisons to the Board to ensure compliance; requiring the climate and sustainability information to be placed on the Board agenda; and requiring the Department of General Services to issue certain guidance.
Who sponsors HB1161?
HB1161 is sponsored by Delegate Marc Korman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1161?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB1161?
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