Bill > H2820

This bill modifies the process for approving state employee collective bargaining agreements by automatically implementing salary adjustments and economic benefits submitted by the governor to the state legislature after 30 days, unless the legislature explicitly rejects the proposal or the governor withdraws it. Specifically, the bill allows economic benefits proposed under section 7 of chapter 150E (which governs public employee collective bargaining) to take effect by default if no action is taken within 30 days of submission. Additionally, the bill stipulates that funds previously reserved for salary adjustments can be used to support the new collective bargaining agreements' economic benefits. This change appears designed to streamline the approval process for state employee compensation increases by reducing potential legislative delays and creating a more automatic mechanism for implementing negotiated wage and benefit changes.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2820