Maryland does not currently allow for unsolicited proposals for highway projects. However, the state does accept unsolicited proposals for other non-highway related projects. Maryland does not have staff dedicated to this process and therefore, officials feel that the unsolicited proposal process consumes too much time and resources to consider and therefore prevent the state from focusing on existing priorities. Virginia on the other hand has traditionally welcomed unsolicited proposals and has a dedicated and experienced staff ready to receive them. Under House Bill 662 of 2007, the operation of MDTA with respect to its PPP program would have to be consistent with Virginia's policies and allow for solicited and unsolicited proposals for highways. The O'Malley administration opposed this bill and it ultimately failed in the Environmental Matters Committee.