Maryland House Bill 604: Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Altering the collective bargaining process for certain State employees, including by requiring the selection of a neutral arbitrator to oversee certain aspects of collective bargaining and establishing a process of arbitration in the event of impasse in negotiations between certain parties; requiring that each budget bill submitted by the Governor contain the appropriations necessary to implement all terms and conditions of employment in certain memoranda of understanding for the next ensuing fiscal year; etc.

Latest action

Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 155 (2026-04-28)

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