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MarylandHB 05992025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

State Personnel - BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department - Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Processes

Sponsored By: Andrew C. Pruski (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government - PersonnelAdministrative AgenciesAirportsAppropriationsArbitration -see also- MediationBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCollective BargainingFire ProtectionLegislation -see also- Correct Leg; Cur Leg; Emerg BillsRescue Squads -see also- Emergency Medical ServSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesState EmployeesTimeWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

BWI firefighters get funding and contract protections

Each State budget must fund uniformed BWI Airport firefighters’ work agreements for the next fiscal year, including agreements set through arbitration. The budget statement must list changes in wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other work terms. Current agreements remain in force until a replacement is agreed to and ratified, or adopted through arbitration. The law sets no specific funding amount or pay increase.

BWI firefighter arbitration includes wage limits

The State and uniformed BWI Airport firefighters’ representative must seek agreement by September 30 in the year their contract expires. A joint declaration of deadlock, or no agreement by October 1, triggers final offers from both sides within 48 hours. Both sides must select an arbitrator within five business days after exchanging offers. The arbitrator must choose one side’s final offer by December 15, and the decision binds both sides. Wage terms remain subject to State budget limits, and the State and employee representative split the arbitrator’s costs equally.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Andrew C. Pruski

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 259 • No: 66

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 103 • No: 36 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 109 • No: 30

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 654

    5/20/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/7/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (103-36)

    4/7/2025House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/7/2025House

  5. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {633822/1 Adopted

    3/28/2025Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/27/2025Senate

  9. Referred Finance

    3/14/2025Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (109-30)

    3/13/2025House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/12/2025House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {693225/1 Adopted

    3/12/2025House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    3/12/2025House

  14. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/21/2025House

  15. First Reading Appropriations

    1/23/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/12/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2025

    PDF

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