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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
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) HOUSE BILL 380 BY proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution Article III - Legislative Department Section 52
AI Summary
This bill, the Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2023, aims to alter the collective bargaining process for state employees. Key provisions include:
1) Requiring the selection of a neutral arbitrator to oversee all aspects of collective bargaining, including mediating disputes and issuing advisory opinions to help resolve conflicts.
2) Establishing an arbitration process in the event of an impasse, where the neutral arbitrator will hold a hearing and issue a final, binding award selecting either party's last, best, and final offer.
3) Requiring each annual state budget to include the appropriations necessary to implement all terms and conditions of employment in the memoranda of understanding covering state employees, whether reached through mutual agreement or the arbitration process.
4) Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to codify this budget requirement.
The bill aims to streamline the collective bargaining process and ensure funding for any negotiated employee agreements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Marc Korman (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Tony Bridges (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Cathi Forbes (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Jazz Lewis (D),
Aletheia McCaskill (D),
Kirill Reznik (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Last Action
House Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 2/7/2023 ) (on 02/07/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0380?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0380f.pdf |
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