Department of Information Technology - Major Information Technology Development Projects - Oversight
HB 738 requires Maryland's Department of Information Technology to establish an oversight process for major information technology development projects. It directly affects state agencies planning significant IT investments, mandating that they undergo formal review before proceeding with major spending decisions. The key provision creates a structured framework for evaluating project scope, budget, and risks prior to approval. This law, enacted on May 25, 2025, ensures greater accountability for large-scale state IT initiatives.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed May 25, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 23, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 22, 2025
How they voted
46–0
Passed
Total votes 46
Mar 23, 2025
D
Democratic33
100% Yea
R
Republican13
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
9
Committee
7
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Apr 5, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Budget and Taxation
upper
Apr 5, 2025
Committee
Referred Rules
upper
Apr 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
lower
Mar 23, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (46-0)
senate
Mar 22, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (134-0-5)
house of delegates
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
First Reading Health and Government Operations
lower
23 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anne Kaiser
DDemocratic
P
Bonnie Cullison
DDemocratic
P
Deni Taveras
DDemocratic
P
Harry Bhandari
DDemocratic
P
Heather Bagnall Tudball
DDemocratic
P
Jamila Woods
DDemocratic
P
Jennifer White Holland
DDemocratic
P
Jessica Feldmark
DDemocratic
P
JP
Joseline Peña-Melnyk
DDemocratic
P
Kathy Szeliga
RRepublican
P
Ken Kerr
DDemocratic
P
Kim Ross
DDemocratic
P
Lesley Lopez
DDemocratic
P
Matt Morgan
RRepublican
P
Nic Kipke
RRepublican
P
Pam Guzzone
DDemocratic
P
Sandy Bartlett
DDemocratic
P
Steve Johnson
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Reilly
RRepublican
P
Teresa Woorman
DDemocratic
P
Terri Hill
DDemocratic
P
Tiffany Alston
DDemocratic
P
Tom Hutchinson
RRepublican
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