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MarylandSB 00282026 Regular SessionSenate

Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Cory V. McCray (Democratic)

Passed

State Government - PersonnelAppropriationsArbitration -see also- MediationBallots -see also- Abs&MailInBallots; Abs&MailInVotingBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCollective BargainingConstitutional AmendmentsElectionsEnvironmental Service, MarylandGovernorHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Legislation -see also- Correct Leg; Cur Leg; Emerg BillsMediation -see also- ArbitrationPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Salaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesState EmployeesState Universities and CollegesVoting -see also- Absentee and Mail-In Voting

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cory V. McCray

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Senate

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy J. King

    Senate

  • Karen Lewis Young

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 45

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 34 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 34 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 156

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (99-34)

    4/10/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/8/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/20/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (34-11)

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/18/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {873428/1 Adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/18/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)

    2/5/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Budget and Taxation and Finance

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/18/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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