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MarylandSB 02312025 Regular SessionSenate

State Government - Public Employee Relations Act - Alterations

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Minimum voting time for public employees

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland public employee representation elections using mail or electronic voting must allow at least 10 days. An employee organization on the ballot can request more time. The Board may also extend voting if the voting system cannot be used.

Video meetings for new public employees

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland public employee representatives can choose video meetings with new employees. They can also use similar technology. A public-health concern is not required to hold the meeting remotely.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 147 • No: 37

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 26 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 1/30/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 35 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 607

    5/20/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (112-26)

    4/7/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/4/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/4/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.

    3/26/2025House

  7. Hearing canceled

    3/26/2025House

  8. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  9. Referred Appropriations

    1/31/2025House

  10. Third Reading Passed (35-11)

    1/30/2025Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    1/28/2025Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments {483128/1 Adopted

    1/28/2025Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    1/27/2025Senate

  14. Hearing 1/16 at 3:00 p.m.

    1/9/2025Senate

  15. First Reading Finance

    1/8/2025Senate

  16. Pre-filed

    10/14/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

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  • Third Reading

    1/28/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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