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MarylandSB 06182026 Regular SessionSenate

Public Ethics - Members of the General Assembly - State and Local Government Employment Exemption

Sponsored By: Ron Watson (Democratic)

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EthicsCommittees and CommissionsEvaluations and ReviewsGeneral Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; LegislativePolCmteLegislatorsLegislative Services, Department ofPlans and ProposalsPolitical CandidatesPublic Employees -see also- State EmployeesPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcReportsSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesState EmployeesStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ron Watson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 160 • No: 101

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 102 • No: 35 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Floor Amendment {583328/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected

Yes: 13 • No: 27 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Floor Amendment {963723/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected

Yes: 13 • No: 29 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 10 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Third Reading Passed (102-35)

    4/13/2026House

  2. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/13/2026House

  3. Favorable with Amendments {363920/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/11/2026House

  5. Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  6. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/24/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (32-10)

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/23/2026Senate

  9. Floor Amendment {963723/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (13-29)

    3/23/2026Senate

  10. Floor Amendment {583328/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (13-27)

    3/23/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments {833929/1 Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  12. Motion Laid Over (Senator Hershey) Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {833929/1

    3/23/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/23/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/10/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/23/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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