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MarylandHB 03882026 Regular SessionHouse

Baltimore County Public Library - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees

Sponsored By: Catherine M. Forbes (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Education - Local BillsBaltimore CountyClassifications and DesignationsCollective BargainingContracts -see also- ProcurementLibraries -see also- ArchivesLocal Government MandatesManagers and SupervisorsPublic Employees -see also- State EmployeesUnionsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

New rules for library managers and supervisors

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law sets who counts as management or supervisory at the Baltimore County Public Library. Management includes staff who set unit policy, have major personnel or budget roles, or help bargain or run contracts. Management and confidential staff are not covered by this subtitle’s bargaining rights. Supervisory means you can hire, move, or discipline staff, direct them for over half your hours, or resolve grievances. Job titles alone do not decide status; decisions must rest on real duties, independent judgment, and time spent with nonmanagement teams.

Two library bargaining units, contracts protected

Beginning July 1, 2026, the library has at most two bargaining units: one for non‑supervisory staff and one for supervisors. Supervisory employees can form, join, and take part in bargaining in their unit. Any unit recognized or contract signed on or before June 30, 2026 stays in place under this law. The two‑unit cap limits how workers and unions can organize.

Library board must flag budget needs

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Library Board must send any new contract terms or mediator decisions to the County Executive. The Board must say if they require extra county funds. This creates a required budget review step for labor agreements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Catherine M. Forbes

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

  • Harry Bhandari

    Democratic • House

  • Jon S. Cardin

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Ebersole

    Democratic • House

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

  • Aletheia McCaskill

    Democratic • House

  • Cheryl E. Pasteur

    Democratic • House

  • N. Scott Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Ruth

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 145 • No: 34

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 34 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 757

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/6/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/30/2026Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    3/19/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (99-34)

    3/18/2026House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/17/2026House

  9. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/16/2026House

  10. Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/19/2026House

  11. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    1/21/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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