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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2023 FOR the purpose of altering the collective bargaining process for State employees, including by requiring the selection of a neutral arbitrator to oversee all aspects of collective bargaining, establishing a process of arbitration in the event of impasse, and providing that certain decisions of a neutral arbitrator are advisory; altering the matters that are required to be included in collective bargaining; requiring that each budget bill contain the appropriations necessary to implement all terms and conditions of employment in certain memoranda of understanding for the next ensuing fiscal year; and generally relating to collective bargaining for State employees. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Finance and Procurement Section 7-108 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Personnel and Pensions Section 3-103, 3-501, 3-502, and 3-603 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - State Personnel and Pensions Section 3-503 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution SENATE BILL 218 Article III - Legislative Department Section 52
AI Summary
This bill, the Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2023, makes several key changes to the collective bargaining process for state employees in Maryland. It requires the selection of a neutral arbitrator to oversee all aspects of collective bargaining, establishes a process of arbitration in the event of an impasse, and provides that certain decisions of the neutral arbitrator are advisory. The bill also alters the matters that must be included in collective bargaining and requires that each budget bill contain the appropriations necessary to implement all terms and conditions of employment in certain memoranda of understanding for the next fiscal year. Additionally, the bill proposes an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to mandate that each budget bill include the expenditures necessary to implement wages, hours, fringe benefits, pension benefits, health benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for state employees concluded in each memorandum of understanding covering state employees.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (14:00:00 2/1/2023 ) (on 02/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0218?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0218f.pdf |
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