SB 159 is sponsored by Senator Antonio Hayes (Democrat), Carter, Senator Bill Ferguson (Democrat), Senator Cory V. McCray (Democrat), Sydnor, and Washington.

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Maryland 2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 3 D cosponsors

SB 159 — Baltimore City Community College - Procurement Authority

Last action February 28, 2020 — Referred Health and Government Operations

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House of Delegates
5
To Executive
6
Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

February 28, 2020
Referred Health and Government Operations
February 27, 2020
Third Reading Passed
February 25, 2020
Second Reading Passed
February 25, 2020
Favorable Adopted
February 24, 2020
Favorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
January 27, 2020
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
January 13, 2020
First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (6)

Senator Antonio Hayes Democrat
Carter
Senator Bill Ferguson Democrat
Senator Cory V. McCray Democrat
Sydnor
Washington

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

On Third Reading

February 27, 2020

Passed 39 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	14	3	0	0
Democrat	19	0	0	0
Republican	6	4	0	1
Total	39	7	0	1
% of votes cast	83%	15%	0%	2%

How each member voted (47)

Member	Party	Vote
Washington	—	Yea
Carter	—	Yea
Klausmeier	—	Yea
Pinsky	—	Yea
Eckardt	—	Yea
Hershey	—	Yea
Young	—	Yea
Edwards	—	Yea
Elfreth	—	Yea
Lee	—	Yea
Mr. President	—	Yea
Sydnor	—	Yea
Kelley	—	Yea
Peters	—	Yea
Serafini	—	Nay
Cassilly	—	Nay
Hough	—	Nay
Delegate Edith J. Patterson	Democrat	Yea
Delegate Stephanie Smith	Democrat	Yea
Senator Antonio Hayes	Democrat	Yea
Senator Arthur Ellis	Democrat	Yea
Senator Benjamin F. Kramer	Democrat	Yea
Senator Brian J. Feldman	Democrat	Yea
Senator Cheryl C. Kagan	Democrat	Yea
Senator Clarence K. Lam	Democrat	Yea
Senator Cory V. McCray	Democrat	Yea
Senator Craig J. Zucker	Democrat	Yea
Senator Guy Guzzone	Democrat	Yea
Senator Jeff Waldstreicher	Democrat	Yea
Senator Jim Rosapepe	Democrat	Yea
Senator Joanne C. Benson	Democrat	Yea
Senator Katie Fry Hester	Democrat	Yea
Senator Malcolm Augustine	Democrat	Yea
Senator Nancy J. King	Democrat	Yea
Senator Pamela Beidle	Democrat	Yea
Senator Shelly Hettleman	Democrat	Yea
Delegate April Miller	Republican	Yea
Delegate Mike Griffith	Republican	Yea
Delegate Teresa E. Reilly	Republican	Yea
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire	Republican	Yea
Senator Chris West	Republican	Yea
Senator J.B. Jennings	Republican	Yea
Senator Jack Bailey	Republican	Not Voting
Senator Jason C. Gallion	Republican	Nay
Senator Johnny Ray Salling	Republican	Nay
Senator Justin Ready	Republican	Nay
Senator Mary Beth Carozza	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 159?: SB 159 is sponsored by Senator Antonio Hayes (Democrat), Carter, Senator Bill Ferguson (Democrat), Senator Cory V. McCray (Democrat), Sydnor, and Washington.
What is the current status of SB 159?: This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 159?: Track SB 159 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 159
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2020 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 13, 2020
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Senator Antonio Hayes

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