Carozza reflects on first law passed as housemember

Changing the way an entire state buys things is no mean feat, but Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C) did just that as the law she sponsored in the House took effect on Oct. 1, doubling the percentage requirement Maryland contracts veteran-owned businesses from one-half to one percent.

It doesn’t sound like much, and even Carozza said she had her sights set higher, but fiddling with procurement percentages is not usually how a freshman delegate spends their time.

“It goes back to my time as a civilian with the Department of Defense. I had this experience working with the military and veterans and wanted to continue that as a delegate,” she said.

Carozza said she had met with another delegate, Kelly Schulz, upon entering office. Schulz was about to be named Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, and asked if there were any issues she could take up.

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