MarylandSB 02532026 Regular SessionSenate

Baltimore County Public Library - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees

Sponsored By: Shelly Hettleman (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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County review of new bargaining costs

Starting July 1, 2026, the Library Board must send any new collective bargaining terms or mediator decision to the County Executive. The Board must state whether the terms need extra county money. This adds a budget review step for agreements that may change pay or benefits.

Supervisor and management rules for library staff

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law defines who counts as a supervisory employee at the Baltimore County Public Library. You are a supervisor if you can hire, fire, promote, assign, reward, or discipline staff; if you direct employees for more than half your work hours; or if you handle and resolve grievances. The law also sets how management status is decided. Independent judgment is required; a single listed task or job title alone is not enough. Decisions must look at the actual work, including how much time you spend working with nonmanagement staff. Your classification controls which bargaining unit you can join.

Two bargaining units for library staff

Beginning July 1, 2026, the library is limited to two bargaining units: one for non‑supervisory employees and one for supervisory employees. The law does not change any bargaining unit recognized, or any contract signed, on or before June 30, 2026. If your unit or contract existed by that date, it stays in place. This cap limits how employees and unions can form separate units.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Shelly Hettleman
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 139 • No: 31

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 96 • No: 31 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 2/19/2026